NIGERIA RANKS FOURTH GLOBALLY IN CONSUMPTION OF SUGARY DRINKS LINKED TO DIABETES, HEART DISEASES

NIGERIA RANKS FOURTH GLOBALLY IN CONSUMPTION OF SUGARY DRINKS LINKED TO DIABETES, HEART DISEASES

09 January 2025
A groundbreaking study published in Nature Medicine reveals that sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) cause approximately 340,000 deaths annually from Type 2…
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TELECOMS PUSH FOR TARIFF HIKE AS SUBSCRIBERS REJECT PLAN AMID ECONOMIC PRESSURES

TELECOMS PUSH FOR TARIFF HIKE AS SUBSCRIBERS REJECT PLAN AMID ECONOMIC PRESSURES

04 January 2025
Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, has advocated for a 100% increase in tariffs to counter soaring operational costs driven…
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POLICE DETAINS OFFICER FOR KILLING EKITI NURSING MOTHER WHILE CELEBRATING COLLEAGUE'S PROMOTION

POLICE DETAINS OFFICER FOR KILLING EKITI NURSING MOTHER WHILE CELEBRATING COLLEAGUE'S PROMOTION

04 January 2025
An accidental discharge by a policeman in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, has killed a nursing mother, Ifeoluwa Adekolu, resulting in…
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IBADAN STAMPEDE: COURT REMANDS PRINCIPAL, HAMZAT, EX-QUEEN NAOMI

IBADAN STAMPEDE: COURT REMANDS PRINCIPAL, HAMZAT, EX-QUEEN NAOMI

24 December 2024
A Chief Magistrate Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, has ordered the remand of three key figures in connection with last week’s…
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CHRISTMAS BLUES: NIGERIAN FAMILIES FACE UNPRECEDENTED HOLIDAY HARDSHIP

CHRISTMAS BLUES: NIGERIAN FAMILIES FACE UNPRECEDENTED HOLIDAY HARDSHIP

22 December 2024
As Christmas 2024 approaches, an unprecedented wave of economic hardship is forcing Nigerian families to make difficult choices between tradition…
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12 DEAD, 32 INJURED IN ANAMBRA SCRAMBLE FOR CHRISTMAS RICE

12 DEAD, 32 INJURED IN ANAMBRA SCRAMBLE FOR CHRISTMAS RICE

21 December 2024
At least 12 people were confirmed dead on Saturday morning in Okija town, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra state,…
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ABUJA CHURCH TRAGEDY: STAMPEDE LEAVES 10 DEAD, SEVERAL INJURED

ABUJA CHURCH TRAGEDY: STAMPEDE LEAVES 10 DEAD, SEVERAL INJURED

21 December 2024
Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed that 10 people, including four children, lost their lives in a stampede during…
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2027: 'THERE MUST BE CONSEQUENCES FOR ELECTORAL FRAUD' -  NIGERIANS SAY 'NO CONFIDENCE IN INEC TO CONDUCT CREDIBLE POLL

2027: 'THERE MUST BE CONSEQUENCES FOR ELECTORAL FRAUD' - NIGERIANS SAY 'NO CONFIDENCE IN INEC TO CONDUCT CREDIBLE POLL

21 December 2024
Nigerians in a Vanguard report have passed a vote of no confidence on INEC to emulate Ghana’s transparency. They believed…
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ROAD ACCIDENT CLAIMS 3 OOU STUDENTS, 2 INJURED AS VEHICLE SPINS INTO BUSH IN AGO-IWOYE

ROAD ACCIDENT CLAIMS 3 OOU STUDENTS, 2 INJURED AS VEHICLE SPINS INTO BUSH IN AGO-IWOYE

21 December 2024
A vehicle conveying some students of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, OOU, Ago – Iwoye, Ogun State has flipped into the…
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P’HARCOURT REFINERY SHUTS DOWN LESS THAN ONE MONTH AFTER RECOMMISSIONING

P’HARCOURT REFINERY SHUTS DOWN LESS THAN ONE MONTH AFTER RECOMMISSIONING

21 December 2024
Less than one month after the Port Harcourt Refining Company appeared to have resumed production, the facility has stopped working,…
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APPEAL COURT LIMITS CUSTOMS' POWER TO SEIZE IMPORTED RICE

APPEAL COURT LIMITS CUSTOMS' POWER TO SEIZE IMPORTED RICE

21 December 2024
The Kaduna Court of Appeal has ruled that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) cannot seize foreign rice from markets or…
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NAFDAC BUSTS ILLEGAL RICE REPACKAGING OPERATIONS IN NASARAWA, ABUJA

NAFDAC BUSTS ILLEGAL RICE REPACKAGING OPERATIONS IN NASARAWA, ABUJA

21 December 2024
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cracked down on counterfeit rice operations, shutting down…
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LAGOS WOMAN WHO RAINED CURSES ON TINUBU, SEYI, I-G TO SPEND CHRISTMAS IN PRISON

LAGOS WOMAN WHO RAINED CURSES ON TINUBU, SEYI, I-G TO SPEND CHRISTMAS IN PRISON

21 December 2024
A Lagos woman, Olamide Thomas, who allegedly rained curses on Seyi, the son of President Bola Tinubu, the Tinubu family…
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NAIRA EXPECTED TO WEAKEN FURTHER, SAYS CBN BUSINESS SURVEY

NAIRA EXPECTED TO WEAKEN FURTHER, SAYS CBN BUSINESS SURVEY

20 December 2024
Nigerian businesses anticipate further depreciation of the naira through early 2025, despite maintaining overall optimism about the macroeconomic environment, according…
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ATIKU QUESTIONS ALLEGED HACK OF NBS WEBSITE, SAYS TIMING SUSPICIOUS

ATIKU QUESTIONS ALLEGED HACK OF NBS WEBSITE, SAYS TIMING SUSPICIOUS

20 December 2024
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over the recent claim that the website of the National Bureau of…
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SUSPENSION OF 18 EDO LGA CHAIRMEN ILLEGAL, UNCONSTITUTIONAL — AGF

SUSPENSION OF 18 EDO LGA CHAIRMEN ILLEGAL, UNCONSTITUTIONAL — AGF

20 December 2024
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has declared the suspension of Chairmen and…
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LANDING COST OF PETROL DROPS TO ₦970 PER LITRE — MARKETERS

LANDING COST OF PETROL DROPS TO ₦970 PER LITRE — MARKETERS

19 December 2024
...Dangote Refinery Reduces to ₦899.5 In a sign of stability in the downstream sector, the Major Energy Marketers Association of…
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DEMOLITION IS ILL-TIMED, WICKED

DEMOLITION IS ILL-TIMED, WICKED ", - VICTIMS CRY OUT AS FCTA DEMOLISHES 20,432 STRUCTURES

19 December 2024
...'there is no going back', Wike insists on Demolition Demolitions of property in Abuja have continued to generate ripples, with…
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HACKERS COMPROMISE NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS WEBSITE

HACKERS COMPROMISE NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS WEBSITE

19 December 2024
Hackers have breached the website of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), rendering it temporarily inaccessible. As of Wednesday evening,…
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AFENIFERE CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF DELE FAROTIMI, DENOUNCES POLICE ABDUCTION AND LEGAL ABUSES

AFENIFERE CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF DELE FAROTIMI, DENOUNCES POLICE ABDUCTION AND LEGAL ABUSES

19 December 2024
Afenifere, a prominent Yoruba socio-political organization, held a world press conference yesterday to raise alarm over the abduction, detention, and…
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IBADAN CHILDREN'S FUNFAIR TRAGEDY: POLICE ARREST EVENT ORGANISERS

IBADAN CHILDREN'S FUNFAIR TRAGEDY: POLICE ARREST EVENT ORGANISERS

18 December 2024
The police have arrested the organisers of the children’s funfair where many were feared dead and many others injured due…
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FOREIGN TECH GIANTS PAID N3.85TRN IN TAXES IN 9 MONTHS

FOREIGN TECH GIANTS PAID N3.85TRN IN TAXES IN 9 MONTHS

18 December 2024
In a significant fiscal development, major international technology companies, including Google, Facebook, Netflix, and others, have paid N3.85 trillion in…
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MASSIVE RANSOM PAYMENTS AND HIGH CRIME RATES REVEALED IN NIGERIAN STATISTICS REPORT

MASSIVE RANSOM PAYMENTS AND HIGH CRIME RATES REVEALED IN NIGERIAN STATISTICS REPORT

18 December 2024
A recent National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) survey has exposed alarming crime trends in Nigeria, revealing that citizens paid an…
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CBN STIPULATES DAILY WITHDRAWAL LIMITS FOR POINT-OF-SALE TRANSACTIONS

CBN STIPULATES DAILY WITHDRAWAL LIMITS FOR POINT-OF-SALE TRANSACTIONS

18 December 2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new regulations for point-of-sale (PoS) transactions, setting a daily withdrawal limit of…
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'SEN ADEOLA SOLOMON 'LL BE RESISTED', ANISULOWO INSISTS 'HE'S A FAKE INDIGENE REPRESENTING OGUN WEST AT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY'

'SEN ADEOLA SOLOMON 'LL BE RESISTED', ANISULOWO INSISTS 'HE'S A FAKE INDIGENE REPRESENTING OGUN WEST AT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY'

01 December 2024
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Chief (Mrs) Iyabo Anisulowo has maintained that Senator Olamilekan Solomon representing…
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ECHOES OF #ENDSARS: PROTESTERS STILL FACE ARRESTS, INTIMIDATION, DETENTION YEARS AFTER PROTEST

ECHOES OF #ENDSARS: PROTESTERS STILL FACE ARRESTS, INTIMIDATION, DETENTION YEARS AFTER PROTEST

13 August 2024
Years after the #endsars protest that rocked Nigeria, especially at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos, where security forces shot…
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LAGOS DRIVER SETS SELF, LASTMA OFFICER, BUS ABLAZE OVER TRAFFIC OFFENSE

LAGOS DRIVER SETS SELF, LASTMA OFFICER, BUS ABLAZE OVER TRAFFIC OFFENSE

05 November 2024
In a shocking incident on Tuesday morning, a commercial bus driver in Lagos allegedly set himself, his vehicle, and a…
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20 ARRESTED AS POLICE, YOUTHS CLASH IN OGUN COMMUNITY OVER ORO FESTIVAL BAN

20 ARRESTED AS POLICE, YOUTHS CLASH IN OGUN COMMUNITY OVER ORO FESTIVAL BAN

28 July 2024
Ikenne, Ogun State, was thrown into chaos on Saturday as a standoff between security forces and local youths turned violent.…
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PROTESTS: SECURITY TIGHTENED AT NIGERIA'S BORDERS

PROTESTS: SECURITY TIGHTENED AT NIGERIA'S BORDERS

28 July 2024
The Federal Government has tightened security across all the nations borders ahead of the planned nationwide protests scheduled for August…
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YOUTHS NATIONWIDE REMAIN RESOLUTE TO PROTEST AGAINST WORSENING HARDSHIP AS FG TAKES MEASURES TO STOP THEM

YOUTHS NATIONWIDE REMAIN RESOLUTE TO PROTEST AGAINST WORSENING HARDSHIP AS FG TAKES MEASURES TO STOP THEM

28 July 2024
Days before a nationwide protest over bad governance and a high cost of living, the federal government is offering its…
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POULTRY FARMS SHUT DOWN IN DROVES AS PRICES OF FEED SKYROCKET, INSECURITY WORSENS

POULTRY FARMS SHUT DOWN IN DROVES AS PRICES OF FEED SKYROCKET, INSECURITY WORSENS

06 July 2024
Nigerian poultry farmers have complained that several poultry farms are shutting down operations due to skyrocketing prices of poultry feed…
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82M NIGERIANS FACE PROSPECTS OF HUNGER IN COMING YEARS, UN WARNS

82M NIGERIANS FACE PROSPECTS OF HUNGER IN COMING YEARS, UN WARNS

06 July 2024
The United Nations has again predicted that 82 million Nigerians, may go hungry by 2030, calling on the government to…
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QUEUES FOR PETROL IN ABUJA GET LONGER AS EX-DEPOT PRICE SHOOTS ABOVE N700 PER LITRE

QUEUES FOR PETROL IN ABUJA GET LONGER AS EX-DEPOT PRICE SHOOTS ABOVE N700 PER LITRE

06 July 2024
Fresh queues for Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, surfaced in Abuja, parts of Niger and Nasarawa States on Friday,…
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NOUN SCRAPS LAW PROGRAMME, LEAVES OVER 1000 STUDENTS AT RISK

NOUN SCRAPS LAW PROGRAMME, LEAVES OVER 1000 STUDENTS AT RISK

06 July 2024
The National Open University (NOUN) has scrapped its law programme, putting the careers of over 1000 students at risk. The…
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TWO FRIENDS FOUND DEAD AFTER ALLEGED FIGHT IN OSUN

TWO FRIENDS FOUND DEAD AFTER ALLEGED FIGHT IN OSUN

05 July 2024
Residents of Inisa in Odo-Otin local government area of Osun State were thrown into mourning as two elderly friends were…
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ROBBERS ATTACK CUSTOMER IN BANK PREMISES, CART AWAY HUGE CASH IN DELTA

ROBBERS ATTACK CUSTOMER IN BANK PREMISES, CART AWAY HUGE CASH IN DELTA

05 July 2024
Commercial activities were put to abrupt end Friday afternoon in Ughelli, Delta State, as daring armed robbers in a Commando…
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LAGOS CP ORDERS TRIAL OF OFFICERS IN VIRAL ASSAULT VIDEO

LAGOS CP ORDERS TRIAL OF OFFICERS IN VIRAL ASSAULT VIDEO

04 July 2024
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, has ordered the immediate trial of police officers seen in a viral…
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OGUN HOUSING SCHEME APPLICANTS DECRY ₦3.5M INCREMENT, SAY 'DAPO ABIODUN'S GOVT IS PLAYING UNDUE TRICKS ON US'

OGUN HOUSING SCHEME APPLICANTS DECRY ₦3.5M INCREMENT, SAY 'DAPO ABIODUN'S GOVT IS PLAYING UNDUE TRICKS ON US'

04 July 2024
The over 200 qualified applicants of the Ogun State Government housing scheme phase III, named Prince Court Estate along Kobape…
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EDO GUBER: COURT VOIDS PDP GOVERNORSHIP PRIMARY

EDO GUBER: COURT VOIDS PDP GOVERNORSHIP PRIMARY

04 July 2024
A Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, on Thursday invalidated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election that produced Asue…
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FINAL YEAR STUDENT MURDERED ON HIS BIRTHDAY BY SUSPECTED CULTISTS OUTSIDE TASUED EXAM HALL

FINAL YEAR STUDENT MURDERED ON HIS BIRTHDAY BY SUSPECTED CULTISTS OUTSIDE TASUED EXAM HALL

04 July 2024
Suspected cultists on Wednesday, stormed an examination hall at the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, dragging…
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ANGER AS FG SIGNS $150BN DEAL IN EXCHANGE FOR RECOGNITION OF LGBTQ RIGHTS

ANGER AS FG SIGNS $150BN DEAL IN EXCHANGE FOR RECOGNITION OF LGBTQ RIGHTS

04 July 2024
Some clerics, rights activists, and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria are furious following the decision of the federal government…
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BAND A CUSTOMERS TO PAY MORE AS DISCOS INCREASE TARIFF AGAIN

BAND A CUSTOMERS TO PAY MORE AS DISCOS INCREASE TARIFF AGAIN

04 July 2024
Four electricity distribution companies have announced a tariff increase from N206.80 per kilowatt to N209.5 per kilowatt-hour (kwh) for premium…
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ABDUCTED TRAVELLERS: OGUN DEPLOYS DRONES, OTHERS IN MANHUNT FOR PERPETRATORS

ABDUCTED TRAVELLERS: OGUN DEPLOYS DRONES, OTHERS IN MANHUNT FOR PERPETRATORS

02 July 2024
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has deployed drones in massive manhunt for the perpetrators of Sunday night abduction of…
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LAGOS COURT ORDERS RELEASE OF MAN IMPRISONED FOR 15 YEARS WITHOUT TRIAL

LAGOS COURT ORDERS RELEASE OF MAN IMPRISONED FOR 15 YEARS WITHOUT TRIAL

02 July 2024
An Ikeja High Court on Monday ordered the release of a man, Kazeen Adeshina, after spending 15 years in a…
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90 PERCENT OF DIESEL IN FUEL STATIONS PRODUCED FROM CRUDE OIL STOLEN BY COMMUNITIES, N’DELTA SECURITY FIRM ALLEGES

90 PERCENT OF DIESEL IN FUEL STATIONS PRODUCED FROM CRUDE OIL STOLEN BY COMMUNITIES, N’DELTA SECURITY FIRM ALLEGES

02 July 2024
Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has alleged that oil companies purchase refined Automotive Gas Oil, commonly known as diesel, from…
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ONE SHOT, AS GUNMEN ABDUCT 20 IN OGUN

ONE SHOT, AS GUNMEN ABDUCT 20 IN OGUN

01 July 2024
Gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers on Sunday night abducted no fewer than 20 travellers along Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode expressway, the news frontier…
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APC STALWART, SANNI SULAIMON SUPPORTS OKE ONA RESIDENTS IN OGUN WITH CASH

APC STALWART, SANNI SULAIMON SUPPORTS OKE ONA RESIDENTS IN OGUN WITH CASH

01 July 2024
As part of measures to relief the people due to the prevailing economic hardship caused by various government policies in…
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PRESIDENCY DENIES CLAIMS OF RUNNING 4 BUDGETS, REBUKES OBI, BUDGIT

PRESIDENCY DENIES CLAIMS OF RUNNING 4 BUDGETS, REBUKES OBI, BUDGIT

30 June 2024
The Presidency has dismissed allegations of a planned 2024 supplementary budget, calling the claims “false” and “misinformation.” In a statement…
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OPERATING 4 BUDGETS SIMULTANEOUSLY IRRESPONSIBLE, PETER OBI CARPETS FG

OPERATING 4 BUDGETS SIMULTANEOUSLY IRRESPONSIBLE, PETER OBI CARPETS FG

30 June 2024
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, has sharply criticized the federal government for…
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FEMALE SUICIDE BOMBERS ATTACK WEDDING, FUNERAL, HOSPITAL SIMULTANEOUSLY, KILL 18 IN BORNO

FEMALE SUICIDE BOMBERS ATTACK WEDDING, FUNERAL, HOSPITAL SIMULTANEOUSLY, KILL 18 IN BORNO

30 June 2024
At least 18 people were killed and 30 others injured after a series of attacks by suspected female suicide bombers…
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MUSLIM LEADERS DENOUNCE ATTACKS ON SOUN OGBOMOSO

MUSLIM LEADERS DENOUNCE ATTACKS ON SOUN OGBOMOSO

30 June 2024
..maintain it's a family crisis, not religious ..cite tradition of monarchy appointing chief imams since 1818 Muslim leaders in Ogbomoso,…
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HARDSHIP: NIGERIANS FACE MOST EXPENSIVE SALLAH IN A GENERATION AS PRICES OF RAM, FOODSTUFFS SKYROCKET

HARDSHIP: NIGERIANS FACE MOST EXPENSIVE SALLAH IN A GENERATION AS PRICES OF RAM, FOODSTUFFS SKYROCKET

15 June 2024
Nigerians are bracing up for the most expensive Sallah holidays in over 30 years as prices of essential food items…
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SEPLAT PLEDGES SWIFT CONCLUSION OF $1.3BN ACQUISITION DEAL WITH EXXON AFTER NNPC WITHDREW SUIT

SEPLAT PLEDGES SWIFT CONCLUSION OF $1.3BN ACQUISITION DEAL WITH EXXON AFTER NNPC WITHDREW SUIT

15 June 2024
Seplat Energy is pursuing a swift conclusion to its $1.28 billion acquisition of ExxonMobil's Nigerian shallow water oil assets, it…
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'ADMIT YOUR FAULT, YOU RENEGED ON AGREEMENT' - OGUN PDP BERATES ABIODUN, APC OVER CRISIS ON PRINCE COURT ESTATE

'ADMIT YOUR FAULT, YOU RENEGED ON AGREEMENT' - OGUN PDP BERATES ABIODUN, APC OVER CRISIS ON PRINCE COURT ESTATE

14 June 2024
 ... says no amount of explanation can cover fraud The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has severely criticized…
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OGUN INDIGENT STUDENTS ALLEGE SCAM, PROPAGANDA, DECRY NON-RECEIPT OF GOVT'S EDUCASH AWARD

OGUN INDIGENT STUDENTS ALLEGE SCAM, PROPAGANDA, DECRY NON-RECEIPT OF GOVT'S EDUCASH AWARD

14 June 2024
.. NAOSS OAU chapter President denies half of students have received the N50,000 cash Some students of Ogun State origin…
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OGUN: HOUSING SCHEME APPLICANTS ACCUSE DAPO ABIODUN'S GOVT OF DEPRIVING THEM SHELTER 2YRS AFTER PAYMENT

OGUN: HOUSING SCHEME APPLICANTS ACCUSE DAPO ABIODUN'S GOVT OF DEPRIVING THEM SHELTER 2YRS AFTER PAYMENT

13 June 2024
Over 200 qualified applicants who are seeking to own houses in a state government housing scheme named Prince Court Estate…
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ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS VIA BANKS’ APPS, INTERNET BANKING SUFFER DELAYED, FAILED TRANSACTIONS AS PAYMENT GATEWAY GOES DOWN

ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS VIA BANKS’ APPS, INTERNET BANKING SUFFER DELAYED, FAILED TRANSACTIONS AS PAYMENT GATEWAY GOES DOWN

07 June 2024
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) is experiencing a downtime, leading to delays in completing electronic transactions, the Cable has…
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AFREXIMBANK DISBURSES $925M CRUDE OIL-BACKED LOAN TO NNPC

AFREXIMBANK DISBURSES $925M CRUDE OIL-BACKED LOAN TO NNPC

07 June 2024
Afreximbank has disbursed $925 million to Nigeria's state-owned NNPC, part of a syndicated $3.3 billion crude oil-backed prepayment facility, the…
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FG FINALLY ADMITS TO N5.4TRN PETROL SUBSIDY FOR 2024 AFTER PREVIOUS DENIALS

FG FINALLY ADMITS TO N5.4TRN PETROL SUBSIDY FOR 2024 AFTER PREVIOUS DENIALS

06 June 2024
In a not-so-surprising development, the federal government has admitted that Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, will be spending up to…
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MSF OVERWHELMED AS ADMISSION OF SEVERELY MALNOURISHED CHILDREN SPIKES 100% IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

MSF OVERWHELMED AS ADMISSION OF SEVERELY MALNOURISHED CHILDREN SPIKES 100% IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

06 June 2024
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, is facing an overwhelming influx of severely malnourished children at…
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PASSENGERS STRANDED AS ABUJA-KADUNA TRAIN DERAILS AGAIN, SECOND TIME IN TWO WEEKS

PASSENGERS STRANDED AS ABUJA-KADUNA TRAIN DERAILS AGAIN, SECOND TIME IN TWO WEEKS

06 June 2024
On Wednesday, a train bound for Kaduna from Abuja derailed at Asha station in the federal capital territory (FCT), leaving…
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OGUN, LAGOS, 28 OTHER GOVS SPENT N968.64BN ON REFRESHMENTS, OTHERS IN 3 MONTHS– REPORT

OGUN, LAGOS, 28 OTHER GOVS SPENT N968.64BN ON REFRESHMENTS, OTHERS IN 3 MONTHS– REPORT

05 June 2024
No fewer than 30 state governments of the federation spent N986.64bn on recurrent expenditures, including refreshments, sitting allowances, travelling, utilities,…
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ORGANISED LABOUR SUSPENDS STRIKE FOR FIVE DAYS

ORGANISED LABOUR SUSPENDS STRIKE FOR FIVE DAYS

04 June 2024
The Organised Labour has suspended the nationwide strike for five days to give room for uninterrupted meeting with the tripartite…
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'STRIKING WORKERS SHUT DOWN NATIONAL GRID, NIGERIA IN TOTAL BLACKOUT'– TCN

'STRIKING WORKERS SHUT DOWN NATIONAL GRID, NIGERIA IN TOTAL BLACKOUT'– TCN

03 June 2024
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says its workers’ union has shut down the national grid, resulting in a nationwide…
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TINUBU BORROWED N20.1TRN IN ONE YEAR, 117% MORE THAN BUHARI'S LAST YEARS BORROWINGS

TINUBU BORROWED N20.1TRN IN ONE YEAR, 117% MORE THAN BUHARI'S LAST YEARS BORROWINGS

03 June 2024
The Federal Government borrowed N20.1 trillion from domestic investors in the first year of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, representing a…
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POVERTY DEEPENS AS FG, STATES, LGS SHARE N17.9TRN UNDER TINUBU, 42.6% HIGHER THAN THE PRECEEDING YEAR

POVERTY DEEPENS AS FG, STATES, LGS SHARE N17.9TRN UNDER TINUBU, 42.6% HIGHER THAN THE PRECEEDING YEAR

03 June 2024
Poverty and staggering debt remain the albatross on the shoulders of the federal government, 36 States and the Federal Capital…
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EMIRATE CONTROVERSY: COURT ORDERS POLICE TO EVACUATE BAYERO FROM KANO

EMIRATE CONTROVERSY: COURT ORDERS POLICE TO EVACUATE BAYERO FROM KANO

27 May 2024
A Kano State High Court presided over by Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu on Monday, May 27, ordered the commissioner of…
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CBN SACKS OVER 200 EMPLOYEES IN FRESH STAFF RETRENCHMENT

CBN SACKS OVER 200 EMPLOYEES IN FRESH STAFF RETRENCHMENT

25 May 2024
No fewer than 200 officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria were on Friday relieved of their duties, adding to…
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NIGERIA’S GDP GROWTH SLOWS ON NAIRA SLUMP, WEAKER MANUFACTURING

NIGERIA’S GDP GROWTH SLOWS ON NAIRA SLUMP, WEAKER MANUFACTURING

25 May 2024
Nigeria’s economy grew at a slower than expected rate in the first quarter as a sharp currency slump and adverse…
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EMIR SANUSI II TAKES OVER PALACE AT MIDNIGHT AS DEPOSED BAYERO ARRIVES KANO WITH SOLDIERS IN PALACE

EMIR SANUSI II TAKES OVER PALACE AT MIDNIGHT AS DEPOSED BAYERO ARRIVES KANO WITH SOLDIERS IN PALACE

25 May 2024
Reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has taken over the historic Kano Emir’s Palace in the wee hours of…
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‘THERE ISN'T A SINGLE PROBLEM TINUBU’S GOVT HAS RESOLVED, HIS FIRST YEAR A TRAGEDY’ - BUGAJE

‘THERE ISN'T A SINGLE PROBLEM TINUBU’S GOVT HAS RESOLVED, HIS FIRST YEAR A TRAGEDY’ - BUGAJE

24 May 2024
Usman Bugaje, a respected elder statesman and political activist, has labeled the first year of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration…
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NIGERIANS FACING DIRE HARDSHIPS, SO MUCH THAT 'PEOPLE COULD COMMIT MURDER FOR N500'  - SULTAN

NIGERIANS FACING DIRE HARDSHIPS, SO MUCH THAT 'PEOPLE COULD COMMIT MURDER FOR N500' - SULTAN

24 May 2024
Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has expressed deep concern over the growing frustration among Nigerians due to escalating poverty…
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NIGERIANS FACE RISING HUNGER AS FOOD PRICES SOAR- NBS REPORTS

NIGERIANS FACE RISING HUNGER AS FOOD PRICES SOAR- NBS REPORTS

24 May 2024
Amid increasing poverty and hunger, Nigerians are grappling with skyrocketing prices of essential food items such as beef, rice, beans,…
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TRANSPARENCY INT'L SLAMS FG OVER CALABAR-LAGOS HIGHWAY, SAYS CONTRACT INFLATED, AWARDED TO GILBERT CHAGOURY TO ENRICH SOME PEOPLE

TRANSPARENCY INT'L SLAMS FG OVER CALABAR-LAGOS HIGHWAY, SAYS CONTRACT INFLATED, AWARDED TO GILBERT CHAGOURY TO ENRICH SOME PEOPLE

24 May 2024
Transparency International, the global movement to end injustice and corruption has joined growing chorus of those mocking the controversial award…
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INSECURITY, HIGH ENERGY COSTS SHUTTING DOWN MANUFACTURING FIRMS  - MAN

INSECURITY, HIGH ENERGY COSTS SHUTTING DOWN MANUFACTURING FIRMS - MAN

19 May 2024
The Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, has raised concerns that rising insecurity is compelling many…
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NIGERIA COLLAPSED RIGHT FROM TINUBU'S FIRST DAY IN OFFICE – BABACHIR LAWAL

NIGERIA COLLAPSED RIGHT FROM TINUBU'S FIRST DAY IN OFFICE – BABACHIR LAWAL

19 May 2024
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has asserted that Nigeria experienced a collapse following the inauguration…
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'NOTHING TO IT’: FG, PRESIDENCY DISMISS ATIKU, OBI’S PROPOSED ALLIANCE AGAINST TINUBU IN 2027

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19 May 2024
The Federal Government has dismissed the proposed alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter…
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18 May 2024
Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, announced the federal government's decision to suspend the transfer of regulatory authority over electricity…
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18 May 2024
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12 May 2024
The Nigerian Army is investigating how a group of soldiers detained in guard rooms for various offenses managed to break…
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President Bola Tinubu has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend the implementation of the controversial cybersecurity levy policy…
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12 May 2024
In a series of Friday night raids on three villages in northwest Nigeria, gunmen kidnapped more than 100 individuals, according…
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29 April 2024
Motorists in Lagos are currently contending with acute shortage of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol over what industry…
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29 April 2024
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has projected that the ongoing fuel scarcity, which is spreading to more…
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29 April 2024
President Bola Tinubu has emphasised that his administration’s decision to eliminate petrol subsidies was critical to keeping the country from…
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29 April 2024
Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, faced criticism from Nigerians after being photographed wearing a N260 million Richard Mille wristwatch…
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28 April 2024
New data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reveals that the Federal Government borrowed an additional N3.8 trillion…
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28 April 2024
One person died on Saturday when a gas tanker explosion occured after an accident at Ita Oshin area of Abeokuta…
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25 April 2024
No fewer than 119 inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Suleja, Niger state, have escaped, following hours of heavy…
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25 April 2024
German authorities announced on Wednesday the apprehension of 11 suspected members of a Nigerian mafia faction linked to a widespread…
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The Kaduna State House of Assembly has requested the Ministry of Finance, Kaduna State to submit comprehensive details of all…
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25 April 2024
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24 April 2024
The Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of Rivers State, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor, has rejected his redeployment following the cabinet reshuffle…
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During an interactive session with media executives in Abuja, Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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A Dana Air flight bearing registration number 5N BKI, carrying 83 passengers, experienced a runway incursion upon landing at the…
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24 April 2024
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23 April 2024
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23 April 2024
The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, has announced that candidates under the age of 18 will no longer be admitted…
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Over 11.5 million electricity households and customers in Nigeria, who account for about 85 per cent of grid connected electricity,…
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