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World/Foreign News
Bangladesh President Dissolves Parliament
Bangladesh’s president dissolved parliament on Tuesday, a key demand of student protesters who led demonstrations that ousted longtime ruler Sheikh…
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Business
Naira appreciates 0.6% against dollar at the official market
On Monday, Naira appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,607.15 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform…
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Nigerian News
The hunger march as universal mandate, By Wole Soyinka
I set my alarm clock for this morning to ensure that I did not miss President Bola Tinubu’s impatiently awaited…
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Nigerian News
#EndBadGovernance: Organisers of the protest are hungry Nigerians – Adenola
The Director of Mobilisation of Take It Back Movement, Damilare Adenola, has said there is no going back on the…
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Nigerian News
Remi Tinubu commends House of reps, backs bill seeking 74 Legislative seats for women
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has challenged political officeholders across the various political parties in Nigeria, to walk the…
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Nigerian News
Afam Osigwe Emerges New NBA President
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afam Osigwe, has emerged as president-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) following the 2024 NBA…
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Politics
Estonian PM Kallas resigns to take up top EU diplomat job
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas stepped down on Monday to take up a new job as the European Union’s foreign…
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Business
Headline inflation surges to 34.19% in June
Nigeria’s inflation rate increased to 34.19% in June 2024, this is according to data released by the National Bureau of…
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Politics
June 12: Democracy, the elected, and the role of the electorate in Nigeria’s problems
Democracy is by far the best form of governance, as it gives direct power to the people being governed, allowing…
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Entertainment
Leo Dasilva and fiancée Maryam release pre-wedding photos
Reality TV star Leo Dasilva has taken to social media to roll out his pre-wedding photos alongside his bride-to-be, Maryam.…
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Entertainment
Why I refused to fight Davido – Portable
Street-hop artiste, Portable,has revealed that he was “pushed” to fight with his colleague Davido but he refused. He disclosed that…
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Entertainment
I have over N100m in Heritage Bank – Mercy Eke cries out
Reality star Mercy Eke has issued a plea for assistance after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revoked the operating…
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Nigerian News
South East to create new state
A bill seeking the creation of an additional state in the South-East geo-political zone has passed first reading at the…
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Nigerian News
Saudi declares June 16 Sallah day
Saudi Arabia has declared the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, marking the commencement of the 12th Islamic month. The…
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Education
Reps urge FG to review school curriculum
Schools in Nigeria might soon see new curricula, following the adoption of a motion by the House of Representatives during…
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Business
Cardoso: CBN to implement bold reforms for economic revival
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olawale Cardoso, stated that the apex bank will persist in implementing…
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Business
Naira appreciates to N1,495/$ in black market
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,495 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,510 per dollar on Wednesday. Similarly, the…
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Nigerian News
Benue IDPs camp records 200 babies a month
With about 17 or more IDPs camps housing over 1.5 million IDPs, including those sheltering in the host communities, the…
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Entertainment
Wole Ojo sends message to future wife ahead of 40th birthday
Popular Nollywood actor Wole Ojo has taken to social media to send a humorous and daring message to his future…
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Sport
Victor Boniface gifts elderly Carpenter N1.5 million
An elderly carpenter struggling with his job has received a whopping sum of N1.5 million from Nigerian footballer Victor Boniface.…
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Education
JAMB laments low turnout of DE candidates at additional registration points
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the creation of additional registration points for 2024 Direct Entry…
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Business
Discos generate N293bn despite blackout
Power distribution companies made a total of N292.71bn revenue in the first quarter of this year despite complaints of inadequate…
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Business
FCMB secures $15m trade facility
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has announced that it has secured a $15m trade financing facility from the International Islamic…
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World/Foreign News
Amazon tribe addicted to porn after Musk connects them to internet
A remote Amazon tribe who were hooked up to the internet nine months ago by world’s richest man, Elon Musk,…
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Nigerian News
Eid el-Kabir: Sultan asks Muslims to look out for new moon today
The Sultan of sokoto and President General, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, said Thursday 6th of June,…
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Business
FG to suspend import duties on food and drugs
The Federal Government (FG) may be preparing to suspend import duties on staple food items, drugs, and other essential goods…
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World/Foreign News
WHO confirms 1st fatal human case of bird flu subtype in Mexico
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday a death was caused by the first laboratory-confirmed human case of infection…
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Nigerian News
Navy to review MoU with NIMASA, calls for more collaboration
In an effort to enhance collaboration in addressing maritime security challenges, the Nigerian Navy has initiated a review of its…
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Nigerian News
Customs intercept N96m marijuana along Lagos Bar Beach
The Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command on Tuesday, handed over 17 sacks of Cannabis Sativa, containing 1, 257 parcels…
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Entertainment
Ye sued for sexual harassment by former assistant
American rapper Ye has been sued for sexual harassment, breach of contract, and wrongful termination. Lauren Pisciotta, who worked as…
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Business
Sell crude to Dangote refinery, FG directs IOCs
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has said it would mandate international oil companies to supply crude oil to Dangote…
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Business
FG: CNG to reduce petrol imports by $4.4bn
The Federal Government announced on Tuesday that the country will reduce its annual importation of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known…
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Metro
Newlywed woman cuts off husband’s manhood
A newlywed woman, Habiba Ibrahim, has allegedly cut off the manhood of her 40-year-old husband, Salisu Idris. No reason was…
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Entertainment
Police grill Mohbad’s dad over petition by Oba Elegushi
Joseph Aloba, father to the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, was on Monday grilled by officers of the Force…
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Metro
Police Commissioner slumps, dies on seat
Deputy Commissioner of Police Abubakar Guri, serving as the DC in the office of COMPOL MOPOL at Force Headquarters in…
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Uncategorized
Flour Mills revenue hits N2.3tn
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, a food and agro-allied company, reported a 49 per cent increase in revenue to N2.3tn…
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Entertainment
Focus on my music, not my relationship – Yemi Alade urges fans
Queen of Afrohouse, Yemi Alade has made a clear plea to her fans to prioritize her music over her personal…
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Entertainment
Women are not treated properly in Africa – Joeboy
Nigerian singer Joeboy has shared the inspiration behind his hit single ‘Better‘. In a recent interview with media personality Vivz,…
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Business
Stock investors lose N102bn
The Nigerian Exchange on Monday lost N102bn, underpinned by losses in First Bank of Nigeria Holdings, Seplat Energy and Transcorp.…
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Business
FBN Holdings reports 181% increase in revenue
FBN Holdings’ unaudited financial statement reveals that gross earnings soared by 181.4 percent, reaching N730.3 billion in the first quarter…
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