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Gov. Yusuf’s defection: We’re taking back Kano in 2027 — NNPP vows
By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Jan. 27, 2026 The Lagos State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says the…
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Aba Power resumes full operations as gas supply is restored
Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company (DisCo), has resumed full electricity supply to its customers after an interruption in…
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Why we are hosting Igbo Annual Thanksgiving Day- S’East Archbishops
By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Jan. 26, 2026 The Igbo College of Bishops and Archbishops says it is hosting the Igbo…
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8 ships laden with commodities arrive Lagos ports
By Aisha Cole Lagos, Jan. 27, 2026 No fewer than eight ships have arrived at Lekki, Tincan, and Apapa ports…
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Russian engineers create robot plumber for diagnosis, repair of pipes
Moscow, Jan. 27, 2026 Scientists have developed a universal robot plumber for diagnosing and repairing pipes of various diameters from…
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Angola to raise $1.7bn on int’l capital markets in 2026
Luanda, Jan. 27, 2026 Angola plans to raise about 1.7 billion dollars on international capital markets in 2026, the government’s…
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Security operatives cordon off Onitsha Main Market; CDHR condemns closure, says it’s rights violation
By Monday Ajogun, Onitsha (Anambra)/Douglas Okoro, Abakaliki, Security operatives on Tuesday barricaded major entrances to the Onitsha Main Market as…
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Trump says tariffs on South Korean goods to rise to 25%
Washington, Jan. 27, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump has said that, he was raising U.S. tariffs on goods from South…
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National power grid collapses again, second time in 2026
By Constance Athekame Abuja, Jan.27,2025 The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has notified its customers that there was a system…
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UN chief warns ‘law of jungle’ is replacing rule of law
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 26, 2026 UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on Monday urged world powers to recommit to…
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Lagos announces temporary water supply disruption
The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has announced a temporary disruption in water supply to some parts of the Lagos metropolis…
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Nigerian presidency to co-host Africa Social Impact Summit High-Level Policy Engagement
Abuja, Nigeria — January 20 Sterling One Foundation, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President of Nigeria, the…
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Fidelity Bank elevates learning, hygiene standards for Makoko schoolchildren
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to community development and youth empowerment with the donation of…
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NDDC to fully automate procurement processes by April – MD
By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, Jan. 27, 2026 The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel…
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Tinubu arrives Ankara on state visit to Türkiye
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, on a state visit aimed at strengthening ties and…
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NCDMB, academy equip 250 Lagos youths with marketable skills
By Yunus Yusuf Lagos, Jan. 26, 2026 The Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), with Jake Riley Academy, has…
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NYSC swears in 1,350 members for orientation programme, service in Bayelsa
1,350 Corps members have been sworn-in by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1…
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New Jersey-based High Chief Charles Ugo Eke, family lay sister to rest
A member of the Governor Mikie Sherrill Transition Team and leader of the Nigerian-American community in New Jersey, United States…
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Recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables: Over 400,000 apply; Deadline extended by 2 weeks
The Police Service Commission (PSC) and Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have announced a two-week extension of the ongoing recruitment of…
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Dangote Refinery reaffirms market stability, assures nationwide PMS supply
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reaffirmed its commitment to market stability and uninterrupted nationwide supply of Premium Motor Spirit…
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Trump’s World Cup stress test and prospects of Europe’s boycott By UGO ONUOHA
FEDERATION of International Football Associations [FIFA] awarded hosting rights for this year’s football World Cup tournament to three North American…
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Echoes after Taraba By Dakuku Peterside/ Olufemi Awoyemi
I shared a travelogue describing my visit to Taraba State, where distance is measured not in kilometres but in neglect…
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Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ surpasses 1bn streams at Box Office
Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ By Joy Obanya Abuja, Jan. 26, 2026 Toyin Abraham’s first directorial debut ‘Oversabi Aunty’ surpasses 1billion…
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Gov. Yusuf joins APC in Kano; Ganduje tells guber aspirants to step aside; Kwankwaso’s son resigns
By Aminu Garko Kano, Jan. 26, 2026 Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Monday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
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Alleged coup: Military to commence court-martial of 16 officers – DHQ
By Sumaila Uba Abuja, Jan. 26, 2026 The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has concluded investigations into cases involving 16…
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