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Troops arrest notorious bandit leader, ‘Sanusi Maigilas’ in Katsina forest
Troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have arrested a notorious bandit leader, Sanusi Maigilas, during a security…
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US forces begin military training for Nigerian troops in Bauchi
United States of America (US) forces have commenced military training for Nigerian troops in unmanned aircraft systems, combat casualty care…
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I have never cheated in my relationships – Tiwa Savage
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, has said she has never cheated in any of her relationships, dismissing any suggestion that infidelity…
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US agency hails Dangote Refinery as Nigeria’s Petroleum exports surge seven times
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been identified as the key driver behind a seven-fold increase in Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product…
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Police bust illegal ‘baby factory,’ rescue pregnant women, children
By Abiodun Lawal Abeokuta, Aug. 25, 2026 The Police Command in Ogun has dismantled an alleged illegal baby factory…
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2027 polls: Melaye tells Tinubu to prepare to leave Presidential Villa
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dino Melaye, has declared that the party will defeat the ruling All…
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Tinubu mourns Ogogo, hails late actor’s contribution to Yoruba culture
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, describing his passing as…
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Johnny Drille reveals how Don Jazzy, Mavin Records led him to his wife
Nigerian singer, Johnny Drille, has revealed that he met his wife while signed to Mavin Records, disclosing that they dated…
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NNPC, Shell, 2 others seal deepwater Bonga deal, target $21bn investment
By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, Aug. 25, 2026 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and the OML 118 Contractor…
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Babangida University’s ASUU declares indefinite strike
By Abubakar Akote Yabagi Lapai (Niger) Aug. 24, 2026 The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University,…
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Adeleke disburses N500m to victims of election violence
By Temitope Ponle Osogbo, Aug. 24, 2026 Osun Gov. Ademola Adeleke has inaugurated a committee on election violence victims and…
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Reappointment of NAN MD, D-G NTA well-deserved — Dabiri-Erewa
By Salisu Sani-Idris Abuja, Aug. 24, 2026 Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has described the reappointment of…
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Girls’ Brigade names Rev. Mother Ajayi as Grand Matron
The Girls’ Brigade held a colourful and inspiring parade on August 23, 2026 at the Love of Christ Generation Church,…
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You’re a bridge-builder across faiths, Tinubu extols Sultan @70
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Aug. 24, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III,…
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Predatory versus developmental capitalism: The diverging paths of the U.S and Canada By Isaac Megbolugbe
August 2026 Introduction The United States and Canada fail to reach trade agreements because their economic models now reflect a…
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Drama By Dictators (Poem) By Abraham E. Nwankwo
DRAMA BY DICTATORS With guns, they gate-crash unto the stage; Chase away actors who for long have trained. Take over…
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Tinubu’s reforms creating new opportunities for Nigerian youths — NRS chairman
By Olatunde Ajayi Ibadan, Aug. 24, 2026 The Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, says…
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Funke Akindele celebrates 49th birthday, prays for health, long life
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has celebrated her 49th birthday with a prayer for good health, long life, peace…
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‘I did juju for Peller to blow,’ Babalawo alleges; Accuses social media personality of ingratitude
A Babalawo (herbalist) has alleged that he used traditional spiritual practices to help Nigerian content creator Peller achieve fame, accusing…
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Naira to Dollar exchange rate as at Monday, August 24, 2026
The Naira traded at ₦1,346.49 to the dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), while the United States…
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2027: Tinubu, Adeleke and danger of assumptions By MARTINS OLOJA
‘The Photograph That Fooled Abuja’ The picture went viral within hours. Governor Ademola Adeleke, fresh from collecting his Certificate of…
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Afreximbank delivers strong half-year 2026 performance, driven by robust growth, profitability
Cairo, Egypt 24 August 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and its subsidiaries (“the Group”) delivered a strong financial performance for…
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Sanwo-Olu, Lai Mohammed, Gbenga Daniel to discuss 2027 elections, insecurity at 7th Freedom Online lecture
Challenges facing the economy and insecurity, especially associated with elections in a developing economy like Nigeria, will be the focus…
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Ogun APC reaffirms Yayi as 2027 governorship candidate
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi,…
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Government should stop funding sports By Ehi Braimah
Nigeria should stop pretending that pouring public money into sports is the same thing as developing sports. It is not.…
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