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Nigerian News
Boko Haram recruited 60,000 child fighters — CDS
Christopher Musa, chief of defence staff, CDS, says over 60,000 children are among over 120,000 Boko Haram members who have…
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Nigerian News
Nigerian Air Force bans flying of drones in North East over security concerns
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, AC OPHK, has reiterated the ban on drone operations in the North East…
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Business
Nigerian Customs exceeds 2024 revenue target by 20.2%
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, says it has exceeded its 2024 revenue target of ₦5.1 trillion by 20.2 per cent.…
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Metro
Wike signed 5,481 Certificates of Occupancy in 16 months – Official
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has signed 5,481 Certificates of Occupancy, Cs of O, between…
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Nigerian News
Bloody August report: Police write Amnesty Int’l, demand apology, retraction
The Nigeria Police Force said it has written to Amnesty International, demanding public apology and retraction of its publication against…
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Sport
CHAN 2024 to now hold in August — CAF
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, on Tuesday, announced that the 2024 CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), initially scheduled to…
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Business
CBN sanctions 9 banks for failing to dispense cash via ATMs
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, says it has sanctioned some Deposit Money Banks, DMBs, for failing to make Naira…
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Sport
Tyson Fury Announces Retirement from Boxing Again Following Illustrious Career
Tyson Fury, the former world heavyweight champion, has declared his retirement from professional boxing. The announcement comes after his most…
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World/Foreign News
Suspended South Korean President Yoon Skips First Impeachment Hearing, Citing Safety Concerns
South Korea’s constitutional court held its first hearing on Tuesday to determine whether suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol should be…
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Nigerian News
Ex-Wife Of Ooni of Ife, Two Others Granted N10m Bail Over Ibadan Stampede Case
A High Court sitting in Ibadan, presided over by Justice Kamorudeen Olawoyin, on Monday, granted a former wife of Ooni…
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Politics
‘The Time For Africa Is Now,’ Tinubu Says As He Calls For Collaboration In Abu Dhabi
President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared that the African continent has the required resources and capacity to develop to an…
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Nigerian News
Accidental airstrike: CAS sends fact-finding team to Zamfara
The Chief of the Air Staff, CAS, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has dispatched a fact-finding team to Zamfara to investigate…
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Sport
I’ll introduce attacking style to Super Eagles, says Chelle after his unveiling
Éric Chelle, the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, says football is about scoring and he will introduce an…
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Nigerian News
Nigeria’s power generation increased by 30% in 2024 – Adelabu
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Monday said that power generation in the country increased by about 30 per cent…
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Entertainment
Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jennifer rakes in N1.6bn in cinemas
Actress Funke Akindele’s new film, Everybody Loves Jennifer, has been declared the highest grossing film of all time in West…
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Politics
New Lagos Assembly Speaker pledges harmonious relationship with executive arm
The new leadership of the Lagos State House of Assembly has pledged harmonious relationship with the executive arm of government.…
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Entertainment
EFCC invites Okoya’s sons for questioning over naira abuse
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has invited two children of billionaire businessman, Razaq Okoya, for questioning over alleged…
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Health/Lifestyle
Ooni lauds appointment of Owoade as Alaafin-elect
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has lauded the appointment of Alaafin-elect, Prince Abimbola Owoade. He also…
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World/Foreign News
Meghan Markle delays launch of lifestyle TV show due to LA wildfires
Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle TV series on Netflix, “With Love, Meghan’’ has been postponed by three months due to the…
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World/Foreign News
Los Angeles wildfire death toll hits 24
No fewer than 24 people have died DUE major wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area in the U.S.…
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Business
Table water producers back Lagos ban on single-use plastics
The Association for Table Water Producers, ATWAP, of Nigeria has backed the Lagos State Government ban on single-use plastics, including…
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Politics
Lagos Assembly impeaches Speaker, elects deputy as replacement
The Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached its Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. The House impeached Obasa at an emergency plenary…
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World/Foreign News
Trudeau Calls Trump’s Canada Annexation Talk A Distraction Tactic
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dismissed US President-elect Donald Trump’s remarks about potentially annexing Canada as a distraction aimed…
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World/Foreign News
Former US Presidents Reunite to Honour Jimmy Carter at State Funeral
Former US President Jimmy Carter was commemorated at a state funeral held at the Washington National Cathedral, with President Joe…
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Nigerian News
Tinubu Mourns Six Soldiers Killed in Borno Terrorist Attack, Orders Investigation
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his sympathy to the military authorities following the loss of six soldiers during a terrorist…
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Politics
Gov. Sanwo-Olu signs N3.36trn budget bill into law
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos on Thursday signed into law, the state’s 2025 Appropriation Bill of N3.36 trillion. The News…
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Nigerian News
Tinubu will review Minimum wage in less than 2 years, says Minister
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, says the new minimum wage will be reviewed in less…
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Business
Tinubu calls for increased currency swap between China, Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged the Chinese government to increase the two billion dollar currency swap between Nigeria and…
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Entertainment
Billboard names Taylor Swift number one top artists of 21st century chart
Taylor Swift, 14 Grammy-winning American music superstar, has emerged first on the list of Billboad’s Top Artistes of the 21st…
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Nigerian News
IGP orders clampdown on perpetrators of Borno police attack
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an immediate clampdown on the perpetrators of Thursday’s explosion attack on…
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Metro
Nigerian govt sets April deadline for East-West road completion
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has set an April 2025 deadline for the completion of the ongoing dualisation of…
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World/Foreign News
Ex-FBI Informant Who Falsely Accused Biden, Son Of Bribery Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison
Ex-FBI Informant Who Falsely Accused Biden, Son Of Bribery Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison A former FBI informant who…
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Nigerian News
President Tinubu Extends Sympathy To Military After Deadly Attack On Army Base In Borno State
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sympathy to the Nigerian military following a terrorist attack on an army base in…
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World/Foreign News
Allegation of plotting with Nigeria to destabilise Niger `groundless` – France
France on Wednesday described as “groundless” the allegation by Niger that Nigeria had offered space in its territory to France…
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Nigerian News
EFCC detains 10 officers, dismisses 27 for fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has detained 10 officers from its Lagos Zonal Command over the alleged theft…
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Education
UNILAG graduates 16,409, honours Okonjo-Iweala, others at 55th convocation
The University of Lagos, UNILAG, is set to confer Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (D. Sc) on the Director-General…
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World/Foreign News
Nigerian troops killed 310 terrorists in Lake Chad region – MNJTF Commander
The Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, says it has neutralised 310 terrorists and dismantled critical logistics bases in Lake…
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Nigerian News
Damboa encounter: 6 Nigerian soldiers killed, 34 terrorists eliminated — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the troops, `Operation Hadin Kai`, have eliminated 34 terrorists in an encounter at Sabon Gari Village…
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Nigerian News
Alleged abuse of office: Court dismisses EFCC’s charges against Emefiele, strikes out application challenging jurisdiction
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday dismissed counts one to four of the charges filed by the Economic and…
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World/Foreign News
Canada’s PM, Justin Trudeau, resigns
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, saying he will leave office as soon as the ruling…
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