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Bomb blast rocks Lagos commercial area, CP assures residents of safety
By Deborah Akpede Lagos, June 22, 2026 The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr. Fatai Tijani, has assured residents…
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Tinubu appoints Ogundipe, ex UNILAG VC, Chairman of NUC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe as chairman of the governing board of the National Universities…
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Taipei 2026: A historic Rotary Convention and Nigeria’s moment on the global stage By Ehi Braimah
The city of Taipei, Taiwan, became the meeting point of hope, service, friendship and global leadership as over 35,000 Rotarians…
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Nigeria’s shameful absence from 2026 FIFA World Cup By Martins Oloja
Football is diplomacy. It is big business. It is public relations. It is identity. But when the 48-nation World Cup kicked off…
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FCC chairman congratulates customs CG on tenure extension
By Grace Abe Abuja, June 22, (2026) The Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hulayat Omidiran has congratulated…
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Afreximbank signs US$500 million term loan facility with Central Bank of Tunisia to support realisation of strategic goals
Cairo, Egypt, 22 June 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a US$500 million term loan facility with the Central…
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The three-month sprint (2): Vocabulary. Concepts. Metaphors By Max Amuchie
Every serious intellectual undertaking eventually reaches a threshold where it can no longer rely entirely on inherited language. It must…
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UNN to unveil book on El Anatsui Africa’s most celebrated contemporary artist
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), in collaboration with the University Senior Staff Club, is inviting members of the academic…
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Daniel Bwala on Gov Makinde, and one other story By Festus Adedayo
On Friday last week, Presidential media aide, Daniel Bwala, was on his usual binge of Villa hatchet jobs. He flew…
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Peter Obi, Obasanjo, others celebrate Igwe Achebe, Chief Yomi Edu
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has celebrated two of the country’s prominent personalities – …
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Capacity development: NIMASA, ITC-ILO sign MoU
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA Dr. Dayo Mobereola has said that investment in…
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NUJ names DSS boss ‘Man of the Year’ over media-security ties
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, June 21, 2026 The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has named and honoured the Director‑General of…
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Yamal stars as Spain cruise past Saudi Arabia in 4-0 World Cup win
Lamine Yamal inspired Spain to a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, scoring and playing a key role…
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Iran’s record-breaking veteran side hold Belgium to stalemate
Iran made World Cup history by fielding the oldest starting XI ever recorded at the tournament, but their experienced squad…
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Nigeria’s Onuigbo heads GLOBE International as UK parliament hosts Climate Leaders
Nigeria is set to make history in London as the United Kingdom Parliament hosts Climate Leaders at the London Climate…
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Refund N110bn spent on luxury cars, unlawful allowances now – SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives,…
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Room’s heroics earn Curaçao historic First World Cup point against Ecuador
Goalkeeper Eloy Room produced one of the greatest performances of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Curaçao held Ecuador to…
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Pain for Ivory Coast as Denis Undav double sends Germany into World Cup knockout stage
Substitute Deniz Undav scored twice, including a dramatic stoppage-time winner, as Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1…
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Netherlands crush Sweden 5-1 to boost World Cup hopes
By Tunmise Omosofe Lagos, June 20, 2026 The Netherlands delivered a dominant display by defeating Sweden 5-1 in their FIFA…
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FG appoints Prof. Ugwu, member Presidential Task Force on Ebola Prevention; Approves N21.2m outbreak response fund for each state
By Stanley Nwanosike, Enugu/Folasade Akpan, Abuja June 20, 2026 The Federal Government has appointed the Enugu State Commissioner for Health,…
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Freeman scores as USA beat Australia to reach World Cup last 32
The United States secured their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 with a convincing 2-0 victory over…
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Saibari strike gives Morocco narrow win over Scotland at 2026 World Cup
Ismael Saibari’s early goal proved decisive as Morocco secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Scotland in their second group-stage match…
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Holy Ghost Service of 28th Annual Convention of RCCG The Americas-1 holds tonight
All roads lead to the Redemption Camp of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), The Americas-1, in Greenville,…
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Life is not about being busy, it’s about being effective By Fr. Peter Iwuala
“Life is not about being busy, it’s about being effective” is a statement that challenges one of the most common…
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UI confirms abduction of its student alongside 7 others
By Ibukun Emiola Ibadan, June 19, 2026 The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the University of Ibadan (UI) has confirmed…
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