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Defection: Governors remain leaders of APC in states – Tinubu declares
By Martins Abochol Jalingo, Jan. 31, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has declared that governors under the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
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Abia too, has left us behind By Chinedu Agu
I arrived in Umuahia in the afternoon of 23 January 2026 for the Quarterly Meeting of the Eastern Bar Forum…
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Chef Hilda ‘Jollof’ Baci: In the news again with 3rd Guinness World Record! By Ebuka Ukoh
The cynicism had come too quickly. A couple of years ago, after Hilda Baci, Nigeria’s celebrity chef, set another Guinness…
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Governor Diri acknowledges NDDC’s support at Deputy’s burial
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed appreciation to the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, and its Managing…
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US slams sanctions on Iranian officials for suppression of peaceful protest
January 30, 2026 The United States of America, Friday, announced that it is imposing sanctions on Iranian officials responsible…
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Our villages were paradise many decades ago By Emeka Asinugo
There was a time when our Igbo villages were paradise, not because they were perfect, but because they were human.…
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UN chief calls for renewed efforts on peace, sustainable development
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 30, 2026 UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has called for renewed efforts on peace, justice…
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Dangote, China’s XCMG seal strategic partnership on infrastructure, mining, green equipment
The Pan-Africa Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Co. Ltd, one…
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Eastern Ports have high revenue, employment potential – Expert
A maritime expert, Dr. Babalola James, says Nigeria’s eastern seaports have the potential to generate huge revenue and create considerable…
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Tragedy as 2 die in accident enroute Bayelsa Dep Gov’s burial
By Nathan Nwakamma Sagbama (Bayelsa) Jan. 30, 2026 Tragedy struck on Friday as an 18-seater bus carrying passengers to the…
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We need healthy Niger Deltans, says NDDC boss
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has emphasised the importance of nurturing a healthy population for the holistic development of…
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NNPC Ltd unveils Gas Master Plan 2.0
…Milestone represents Nigeria’s Dev’t aspirations, Says Ekpo As part of ongoing efforts to reposition Nigeria’s gas sector as the engine…
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CAF approves new venue for Falconets U20 World Cup qualifier against Senegal
By Aderonke Ojo Abuja, Jan.30, 2026 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s request…
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Okonjo-Iweala tasks Nigeria on local manufacturing of renewable energy technologies
By Mustapha Yauri Zaria(Kaduna State), Jan. 30, 2026 The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has…
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Lagos–São Paulo: We didn’t sell flight or scam anyone — Air Peace
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Jan. 30, 2026 The Management of Air Peace Ltd. has clarified that it neither sold tickets…
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The night Editors became ‘Media Ancestors’ By Ijeoma Popoola
Laughter rippled softly across the Banquet Hall of the Benue Government House in Makurdi that evening. It wasn’t the loud,…
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Ogu Kingdom fetes NDDC MD for driving development
The people of Ogu Kingdom in Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State have bestowed a prestigious chieftaincy title on…
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I did not hold ‘closed-door meeting’ with Kwankwaso – Fayemi
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 29, 2026 Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has denied reports alleging that…
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Shell challenges court’s jurisdiction in suit by traditional ruler challenging divestment, pollution
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has challenged the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court, Yenagoa, Bayelsa…
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Understanding the importance of roads in national development By Emeka Asinugo
A nation’s road network is more than asphalt, tar and concrete laid across the land. It is a living system…
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Dangote Refinery affirms capacity to supply 75m litres of PMS, 25m litres of Diesel, 20m litres of Jet Fuel daily
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its capacity to supply fuel volumes significantly more than Nigeria’s estimated domestic consumption. The refinery…
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PSC elevates AIG Adegboye to DIG; CP Aboki, CP Dansabo to AIGs; 26,119 Inspectors to ASP II
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the elevation of one Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) to the next rank…
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Cardoso hosts British International Investment
…Reaffirms commitment to financial sector reform, long-term capital ABUJA The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi…
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Nigeria Football mourns as Samuel Chukwueze loses mother
Nigeria football has been thrown into mourning again following the death of Mrs. Sarah Chukwueze, the mother of Super Eagles…
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Ohanaeze appeals for reopening of Anambra market
By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Jan. 29, 2026 Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has appealed to Anambra Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, to consider reopening…
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