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Dangote expects over $4bn annual forex earnings from fertiliser exports
The Dangote Group has reinforced its long-standing partnership with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) through the signing of a $600…
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Renewed hope agenda building befitting home for rule of law – Tinubu
By Philip Yatai Abuja, June 15, 2026 President Bola Tinubu says his Renewed Hope Agenda is building a befitting home…
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June 12: Broken bottles on our foreheads, bludgeon on the back; Democracy, is this your face? By Festus Adedayo
It was the year 2000 or 2001. We were seated almost in a circumference. The venue was the Presidential Villa…
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Army dislodges Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi, recovers cache of weapons
By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokto Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA have routed Lakurawa terrorist groups operating in Kebbi state…
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Own goal denies Egypt historic World Cup win as Belgium fight back in Seattle
A second-half own goal stopped Egypt from earning their first ever World Cup win as Belgium came back to draw…
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Why Cape Verde hero, Vozinha, cried after Spain Masterclass
Cape Verde’s historic World Cup debut produced one of the tournament’s most emotional moments as veteran goalkeeper Vozinha broke down…
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Why court ordered INEC to deregister ADC, four other political parties
Following a suit filed by the National Forum of Former Legislators, a Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent…
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DHQ confirms rescue of late Gen. Abubakar’s wife from bandits
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, June 15, 2026 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the rescue of Mrs Amina Abubakar, wife…
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Narco-presidencies and how they end By UGO ONUOHA
MERCHANTS of psychotropic substances, the jurisdiction of their operations notwithstanding, do not take prisoners. ‘’Obi fere ha azu’’ as my…
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FG begins trial of 2nd batch of suspected terrorists in Abuja
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, June 15, 2026 The Federal Government, on Monday, began another batch of mass trial of suspected…
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S&P Global Ratings assigns Afreximbank ‘BBB+/A-2’ investment grade rating
Cairo, Egypt, 15 June 2026 S&P Global Ratings has assigned African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) a ‘BBB+’ long-term issuer credit rating…
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Family announces funeral arrangements for late Mrs. Comfort Adanwo Okah (Mama Dubai Arab)
The family of Mrs. Comfort Adanwo Okah, popularly known as Mama Dubai Arab, has formally announced her passing and invited…
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World Cup: Sweden 5-1 Tunisia – Ayari inspires goal-filled opening win
Sweden opened their 2026 World Cup campaign in ruthless fashion with a 5-1 victory over Tunisia in Group F, producing…
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World Cup: Germany hammer Curacao 7-1; Netherlands, Japan share spoils in thrilling 2-2 draw
By Vivian Ahanmisi Lagos, June 14, 2026 Germany began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a high note with…
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SERAP sues NNPCL over ‘failure to account for ₦5.9 billion rebranding cost’
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) “over…
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TD Africa, Check Point deepen partnership to strengthen cybersecurity capacity across Africa
Africa’s leading technology ecosystem enabler and distribution company, TD Africa, recently hosted a high-level management meeting with global cybersecurity leader,…
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World Cup: Talking points from Ivory Coast’s late win over Ecuador
Ivory Coast kicked off their World Cup campaign with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Ecuador after substitute Amad Diallo scored…
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When conscience finds its voice By Dakuku Peterside
Every nation eventually reaches a point where silence stops being prudence and becomes complicity. There are moments when patience can…
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NCDMB’s Oil and Gas Park to become operational Q4 2026
The Nigerian Oil and Gas Park Scheme (NOGaPS) at Emeyal-1, in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State will become…
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The Kingdom of God is at hand By Fr. Peter Iwuala
Do not say many words but rather perform many deeds of love and hope in the name of the Lord…
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Northern Nigeria will soon kill Nigeria By Lasisi Olagunju
President Bola Tinubu, in his June 12 broadcast, condemned terrorists and their work but told us not to “assign blame…
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OAU wins 2026 university duel competition, participants receive N4m, scholarships
By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), June 14, 2026 Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has emerged winner of the second edition…
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Knicks end 53-year wait for NBA title after stunning win over Spurs
The New York Knicks have won their third NBA Championship, ending a 53-year wait with a 94-90 victory over the…
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Ghana protests Canada’s visa refusal for Thomas Partey ahead of World Cup opener
The Government of Ghana has strongly criticised Canada’s decision to deny visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of…
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Dangerous assumptions that ruined June 12 majesty By MARTINS OLOJA
This anniversary musing is a continuation of my serial on “Team Tinubu and Danger of Assumption”, which began three weeks…
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