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Nigerian News
Nigeria ranks world’s 5th in daily social media usage
Nigerians rank among the world’s top social media users, with 2024 data placing the country fifth globally for average daily…
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Nigerian News
Nigerians in Libya going about their activities without harassment —FG
The Federal Government has denied a threat to the security of Nigerians in Libya following a recent ruling by the…
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Nigerian News
Most arraigned #EndBadGovernance protesters are adults,married — FG’s Lawyer
A Federal Government prosecutor Rimazonte Ezekiel has claimed most of those arraigned over the #EndBadGovernance protests are adults and married.…
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Politics
Majority of appointees heading security agencies are from the North – Presidency
The Presidency has denied the allegation that the current administration is favouring the South West at the expense of other…
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Nigerian News
Nigerian govt to install security cameras on major roads, begins with Third Mainland Bridge
The Federal Government has established a state-of-the-art observation room to monitor the Third Mainland Bridge and its surrounding areas. The…
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Entertainment
Beauty Queen Chidimma Adetshina to lose South African identity amid nationality row
Chidimma Adetshina, a beauty queen and recent Miss Universe Nigeria winner, is set to lose her South African identity and…
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Entertainment
American rapper Rubi Rose shares her love for Nigeria
American rapper Rubi Rose has expressed her fondness for Nigeria during her recent visit to Lagos. In an interview with…
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Business
Pick N Pay joins list of international companies divesting from Nigeria — Report
South African grocery retailer Pick n Pay will exit Nigeria by selling its 51% share of a joint venture as…
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Sport
AFCON Qualifier: CAF announces dates for Super Eagles final matches
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has picked Nov. 14 and 18 for Nigeria’s…
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Nigerian News
Nigeria’s CNG initiative attracts over $175 million in private investment amid energy sector reforms
The federal government said the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGI) had already attracted over $175 million in private investments,…
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Business
FG plans separate super grid for northern states
The Federal Government has announced an initiative to create an independent super grid for each of the 19 northern states.…
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Nigerian News
Power outage: TCN doing everything possible to restore power in Northern Nigeria – Spokesman
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Sunday said it is doing everything possible to restore power in Northern Nigeria.…
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Sport
South African coach denies turning down Super Eagles head coach role
South African coach Pitso Mosimane has responded to rumors suggesting he declined the opportunity to coach Nigeria's Super Eagles.
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Sport
Libya vs Nigeria: CAF to rule on saga soon — Pinnick
Federation of International Football Association, FIFA council member, Amaju Pinnick, has revealed that the long-awaited CAF verdict on the botched…
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Nigerian News
President Tinubu nominates Bianca Odumegu-Ojukwu, six others as ministers
The much-awaited cabinet reshuffle of President Bola Tinubu began on Wednesday with the sacking of five ministers and the nomination…
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Politics
President Tinubu makes big changes to ministries
On Wednesday, October 23, President Bola Tinubu announced some important changes during a Federal Executive Council meeting. He decided to…
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Nigerian News
UK deports 44 Nigerian, Ghanaian asylum seekers in largest-ever single flight
The United Kingdom has deported 44 Nigerian and Ghanaian asylum seekers, marking the highest number of deportations in a single…
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Nigerian News
Price Of 5kg cooking gas rises to ₦6,699 in september, says NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average price of 5kg of cooking gas increased from ₦6,430.02 recorded in…
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Nigerian News
Report: 129 Million Nigerians living in poverty — World Bank
The World Bank has released the Nigeria Development Update report, stating that over 129 million Nigerians are currently trapped in…
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World/Foreign News
VP Shettima heads to Sweden for talks on Tech, Innovation, and Business opportunities
Vice President Kashim Shettima, will depart Abuja for Sweden on a two-day visit to represent Nigeria in bilateral engagements with…
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Nigerian News
AFCON: Nigeria denies apologising to Libya over Super Eagles detention
The Nigerian government has said it at no time offered an apology to the Libya government over actions or inactions…
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Nigerian News
Nigeria to invest $2bn in expanding fibre optic network
The Nigerian government plans to invest $2 billion to expand its fibre optic network by 90,000km, boosting digital infrastructure nationwide.…
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Nigerian News
National grid collapses second time in 24 hours
The national electricity grid collapsed again on Tuesday, plunging millions of people into darkness. The latest incident comes barely 24…
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Sport
AFCON: Apologise to Nigerian government, Senate tells Libya
The Senate on Tuesday, asked Libya to apologise to the Nigerian government over the ill-treatment it meted out to Nigeria’s…
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Sport
CAF removes Nigeria vs. Libya match from AFCON qualifiers
On Tuesday, October 15, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that the important match between Nigeria's Super Eagles and…
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Nigerian News
Super Eagles threaten to boycott AFCON qualifier after Libyan authorities mistreat Nigerian team
The Super Eagles have decided to boycott their AFCON qualifier against Libya after enduring 12 hours of inhumane airport treatment.…
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Nigerian News
Nigerian officials condemn ‘Despicable Treatment’ against Super Eagles by Libyan authorities
Nigerian officials have condemned the “despicable treatment” of the Super Eagles by Libyan authorities during their AFCON qualifier preparations. Nigerian…
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Business
Fuel price: FG permits marketers to lift Dangote petrol
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that petroleum marketers can now purchase Premium Motor Spirit(Petrol) directly from Dangote Refinery.…
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World/Foreign News
Court rejects Binance executive’s fresh bail plea
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, dismissed a fresh bail application filed by the detained Binance Holdings Limited’s…
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Nigerian News
CBN reassures public of financial stability amid global economic concerns
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has once again reiterated its unwavering commitment to ensuring the stability, safety, and soundness…
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Health/Lifestyle
Nigeria reports six new confirmed cases of Mpox
Nigeria has confirmed six new cases of Mpox, with no reported deaths, during the week of September 22 to 29.…
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Health/Lifestyle
Nigeria faces worrying rise in cholera cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a big increase in cholera cases in 2024, with suspected cases…
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Health/Lifestyle
NMEP recommends treatment for uncomplicated malaria in NIgeria
The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) of the Federal Ministry of Health has recommended Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) for the…
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Tech
Spotify hikes Premium prices for Nigeria subscribers by 40%
Spotify is increasing its subscription fees for Premium users in Nigeria by over 40%. The platform announced that the monthly…
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Nigerian News
Nigeria commences crude oil sales in naira
Nigeria has officially commenced the sales of crude oil and refined petroleum products in naira, the Federal Government has announced.…
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World/Foreign News
Israel-Hezbollah crisis: No Nigerian life lost in Lebanon- FG
Amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the Federal Government has confirmed that no Nigerian lives have been lost…
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Sport
I want to visit Nigeria again – Tammy Abraham admits despite English nationality
England and AC Milan striker, Tammy Abraham, has admitted he would love to visit Nigeria again due to his strong…
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Nigerian News
“Nigeria will turn around when people of character get into power “ – Pat Utomi
Professor Pat Utomi says putting people of character in positions of authority will turn around Nigeria’s fortunes for the better.…
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Nigerian News
Petrol imports dropped by 3.58bn litres in one year, says NBS
Importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol dropped by 3.5 billion litres in the last year, data…
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World/Foreign News
NiDCOM urges Nigerians to leave Lebanon amid Israeli attacks
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has advised Nigerians living in Lebanon to consider leaving the country, as hostilities between Israel…
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