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Fireboy DML recounts family’s reaction to cigarette photo
Nigerian singer, Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known as Fireboy DML, has recounted how a social media post showing him with a…
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Ethiopia repatriates nearly 100,000 nationals abroad
Addis Ababa, Sept. 1, 2026 Ethiopia has repatriated more than 98,900 nationals facing difficult conditions abroad over the past year…
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Sanwo-Olu, Lai Mohammed, Gbenga Daniel, others to attend 7th Freedom Online lecture Thursday
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Thursday, will deliver the 7th yearly lecture of Freedom Online newspaper. Theme of…
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Abia-MTN Partnership: 77% of new telecoms sites now operational — Kanu
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Sept. 1, 2026 The Abia State Government’s partnership with MTN Nigeria has achieved 77 per cent…
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When did visibility become expertise? Reflections on NBA’s 2026 conference By Ebuka Ukoh
Here is a critique of the Nigerian Bar Association’s decision to feature a popular social media influencer in a plenary…
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Tinubu welcomes 4.43% GDP growth
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Aug. 31, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s 4.43 per cent economic growth in the…
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Mutfwang: Man of the Year By Emeka Obasi
Humanity smells sweeter when one great mind takes an extraordinary step aimed at expanding bridges through destruction of walls. Plateau…
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Troops rescue 21 kidnap victims in Kogi forest operations
Rescued kidnap victims by Troops of 12 Brigade in collaboration with other security agencies on Monday in Kogi forest …
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New ECOWAS President pledges cooperation with breakaway Sahel states
By Mark Longyen Abuja, Aug. 31, 2026 New ECOWAS Commission President, Birame Diop, has pledged to deepen cooperation with Mali,…
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EFCC dismisses over 40 staff for corruption, prosecutes 5 others
By Isaac Aregbesola Abuja, Aug. 31, 2026 The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, says more…
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The new Catechism By Abraham E. Nwankwo
THE NEW CATECHISM By Abraham E. Nwankwo Advanced-fee fraud and drug trafficking: Favourite tracks of the get-rich-quick. With lightning speed…
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Messi announces retirement from international football
By Abdulrahman Yahaya Abuja, Aug. 31, 2026 Argentina Legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football in…
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Equity, representation and the Idoma question By Dr Paul Ede Agbo
The Idoma people increasingly perceive themselves as politically and socioeconomically marginalised in Benue State. The pattern they see whether in…
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Shettima returns to Nigeria after AU Summit in Angola
By Salisu Sani-Idris Angola, Aug. 31, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after participating at the 21st…
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Afreximbank strengthens regional leadership with new appointments across Africa, the Caribbean (See who is where)
Cairo, Egypt, 31 August 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced senior leadership appointments and confirmations to strengthen regional operations,…
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NIS announces passport intervention exercise in UK
By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Aug. 31, 2026 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced provisional locations, venues and dates for…
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EPL: Fernandes fires Manchester United to 5-2 win over Ipswich
By Abdulrahman Yahaya Abuja, Aug. 31, 2026, Manchester United Captain Bruno Fernandes scored a Hat-trick in his club’s 5-2 thrashing…
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Ruth Kadiri reveals fear of marriage influenced decision to keep union private
Nollywood actress and producer, Ruth Kadiri, has revealed that her fear and uncertainty about marriage influenced her decision to keep…
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Obafemi Martins: Seyi Tinubu can fix Nigerian football
Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins believes Seyi Tinubu could play a key role in changing the face of Nigerian…
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, Monday, August 31, 2026
The Nigerian naira opened the new trading week around the ₦1,300-per-dollar range, with the latest official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market…
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Musa, Ojo, Dabiri-Erewa meet Nigerians in Angola, reassure of growing economy, insecurity being tackled
ABUJA, AUGUST 31, 2026 The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd), has reassured Nigerians in Angola of the Federal…
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Tinubu, Atiku, Ige and a 1998 story By Lasisi Olagunju
There is an old Nigerian joke about Noah and the Ark; author unknown. God warned Noah that a flood was…
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Ibom Air rejects monopoly claims, says it has no power to stop other airlines operating from Uyo
Ibom Air has dismissed claims that it controls operations at Victor Attah International Airport or prevents other airlines from operating…
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Peter Obi celebrates elder brother at 75; Reveals family’s resolve when he was Governor
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi has showered encomiums on his eldest brother, Mr. Dominic Ositadimma Obi,…
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Osun poll: Report records 51 cases of online gender-based violence against women
A gender rights organisation, Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement has documented 51 incidents of online gender-based violence (OGBV) against…
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