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Jay-Z in hiding till Diddy’s legal issues clear out – 50 Cent
American rapper 50 Cent has alleged that his colleague, Jay-Z, is hiding amid Diddy’s ongoing sexual assault cases. According to…
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Entertainment
Sabinus and wife break silence on domestic violence rumours
Nigerian skit maker Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Ejekiru better known as Sabinus and his wife, Ciana Chapman, were recently trailed by rumours…
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Business
Nigeria’s oil output recovers after March dip, says OPEC
Nigeria’s daily oil production showed a promising trend in April, surging up from 1.23 million barrels per day in March…
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Politics
Akwa Ibom PDP begins registration of new members
The Peoples Democratic Party, Akwa Ibom State chapter, has commenced the registration of members and a reassessment exercise for its…
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Business
Kogi, Kwara, top NBS report for highest food prices
Kogi, Kwara, and Ondo are the three states in Nigeria with the highest food prices amid worsening hardship. This is…
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Sport
Gas projects will generate increased revenue for businesses, says Kyari
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), says the country’s gas sector is now well-positioned to help businesses in…
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Metro
What Autopsy report says about Mohbad’s death
A Forensic Scientist and Pathologist from the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Prof. Sunday Osiyemi has told the coroner…
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Entertainment
I’m single but have broken a few hearts – Ayra Starr
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has recently shared insights into her love life, revealing that she is currently single. The 21-year-old…
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Nigerian News
NiMET set to begin strike over unpaid arrears
Aviation unions, including the National Union of Air Transport Employees, the Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals, and the Amalgamated Union…
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Business
Naira: Emefiele pleads not guilty to EFCC’s fresh charge
Ex Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Governor, Godwin Emefiele has pleaded not guilty to the allegation that he unlawfully printed…
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Nigerian News
Drunk driver kills 32-year-old Nigerian in US [Photo]
A 32-year-old Nigerian ophthalmologist based in the United States of America, identified as Uzochukwu Igboanugo has been reportedly killed by…
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Education
JAMB releases more UTME results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board announced on Tuesday the release of an additional 36,540 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results,…
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Entertainment
Portable arrested by police over debt incurred from G-Wagon purchase
The Lagos State Police Command, on Tuesday, confirmed the arrest of the popular musician, Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable for allegedly…
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World/Foreign News
College volleyball player Mariam Creighton murdered in nightclub shooting
Albany State University volleyball player Mariam Creighton has been tragically murdered in a nightclub shooting in Atlanta. Atlanta Police Department…
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Business
7.4m consumers still without electricity meters as installations rise 5%
Approximately 7.4 million electricity consumers in the Nigerian Electricity Market currently lack meters, despite a five per cent increase in…
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Business
Naira falls to N1,520/$ in black market
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,520 per dollar in the parallel market, from N1,470 per dollar last week Friday. Similarly,…
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Entertainment
My mum was r@ped as a teenager – Brymo
Olawale Oloforo, popularly known as Brymo, said there are mysteries surrounding his birth. The singer revealed that his mother was…
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Entertainment
‘I had the idea for my movie while drunk’ – Tiwa Savage
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has revealed that her debut movie ‘Water & Garri’ was conceived while she was intoxicated. She…
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Metro
Landlady, husband on the run after throwing tenant’s corpse into canal
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have initiated a manhunt for Bola Abiodun and her husband, Sunday, who absconded…
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Business
CBN will retain high interest rates to curb inflation — Cardoso
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has indicated that the apex bank will maintain high…
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Politics
2027: Atiku, Obi initiate alliance talks against APC
Peter Obi on Monday, held a closed-door meeting with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and some Peoples Democratic Party stalwarts…
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Entertainment
Cynthia Morgan arrested for allegedly harassing Benin Crown Prince
Nigerian singer, Cynthia Morgan has been arrested for allegedly cyberstalking the Crown Prince of Benin, HRH Ezelakhae Ewuare. This development…
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Politics
Wike, not Atiku, frustrated Peter Obi out of PDP – Ibe
Paul Ibe, the spokesperson of the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has disclosed that the Minister…
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Metro
Father faults outcome of coroner’s inquest into British-born daughter’s death
Nigerian businessman, Oladapo Ogundipe, has faulted the outcome of the coroner’s inquest into the death of his daughter, Alanis, who…
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Business
Manufacturing export dips as revenue drops 166% to N778bn
Nigeria’s quest for diversified foreign exchange earnings away from oil not feasible for now as revenue from the manufacturing export…
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Politics
I was offered money to impeach Fubara – gov’s aide, Ehie
The Chief of Staff to Rivers State Government, Edison Ehie, has alleged that he was offered money to impeach Governor…
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Business
Stop electricity subsidy, IMF tells FG
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned the Nigerian government to remove what it called implicit fuel and electricity subsidies.…
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Police orders investigation into alleged murder of FIRS staff
Following the unfortunate demise of a Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) staff member, reportedly shot by unidentified individuals over the…
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Metro
How underage boys get driver’s licences for fraud — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that underage boys engaged in internet fraud, commonly known as ‘Yahoo…
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Entertainment
AMVCA10: Adeleke celebrates Layi Wasabi
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Isaac Ayomide Olayiwola, popularly known as Layi Wasabi.…
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Entertainment
Why women are being pitted against each other in music industry – Simi
Nigerian singer Simi, has shed light on the often-strained relationships between female artists in the music industry. In a recent…
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Business
Q1 foreign debt servicing gulped $1bn – CBN
In the first quarter of 2024, the Federal Government allocated approximately $1.12 billion towards foreign debt service payments, underscoring the…
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Business
Cash transfer scheme raised savings, but had little other impacts — W’ Bank
The World Bank said yesterday the conditional cash transfer programme of the Federal Government has had limited impact on household…
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Politics
Nigeria on track to attain food security – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, expressed his determination to make Nigeria self-sufficient in food production before leaving office. The President…
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Politics
Ondo women groups demand female deputy gov
As the November 16 governorship elections approach in Ondo State, women within the state are urging political parties to select…
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Business
Emefiele: I was pressured to offer $600k bribe, witness tells court
During the current trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele, a prosecution witness named Victor Onyejiuwa…
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Entertainment
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber expecting first child
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber have disclosed that they are expecting their first child. The announcement was made on Instagram,…
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Business
Airtel to pay $13bn dividend despite $549m FX loss
The board of Airtel Africa has proposed a final dividend of $3.27 per share for the year ending March 2024.…
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Business
Union Bank bags multiple ISO certifications
Union Bank has attained certifications in MSECB management system in ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO 22301:2019, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018. MSECB is a…
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Metro
Nigeria’s out-of-school children now 18.3m – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has decried the increasing number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, saying it is now…
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