Premier League: Salah extends opening weekend record while honouring Jota
It was a night of history and emotion for Mohamed Salah as he extended his Premier League record for the most goals scored
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By-election: Police arrest 288 thugs in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 288 suspected thugs during the ongoing by-election in the Bagwai/Shanono and Ghari/Tsanyawa constituencies.
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Remains of football legend, Chukwu, laid to rest in Enugu
The late Nigerian football legend and coach, Christian Chukwu, popularly called “Chairman”, was on Saturday laid to rest in his country home, Obe,
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10-man Aston Villa frustrate Newcastle to goalless draw
Aston Villa on Saturday clung on for a battling point on the opening day of the Premier League season, holding Newcastle United to
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ADC candidate alleges vote buying in Ibadan by-election
The African Democratic Congress candidate for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election, Femi Dexter Akin-Alamu, on Saturday, accused politicians of vote buying. After
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Tinubu approves N16.7bn for urgent reconstruction of Mokwa bridge
President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate release of N16.7bn for the reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, months after it
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Rep hails conduct of Kaduna bye-election
A member of the House of Representatives for Igabi Federal Constituency, Hussaini Mohammed Jalo, on Saturday, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the
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New Lagos tenancy bill aims to cut estate agents’ fees to 5%
A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Stephen Ogundipe, says the new Tenancy Bill of the House aims to protect
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Hoodlums loot, vandalise FG’s 80-bed specialist hospital in Oyo
The Federal Government’s 80-bed Mother and Child Specialist Hospital in Pakiotan, in the Ogbomoso North Local Government Area of Oyo State, has been
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Bandit leader Turji has not surrendered – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has denied reports that bandit leader Bello Turji has surrendered to the military. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.
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Kwara nurses join nationwide strike over welfare, working conditions
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Kwara Chapter, on Wednesday, joined the ongoing nationwide strike to demand improved welfare, fair allowances,
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INC urges N’Assembly to withdraw traditional rulers council bill
The Ijaw National Congress has condemned the bill before the Senate seeking to permanently elevate the Ooni of Ife and Sultan of Sokoto
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Bauchi electoral commission chair dies
The Chairman of the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission, Ahmed Hardawa, has passed away. According to a press release issued on Wednesday by
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Tinubu appoints Olumode as new Controller-General of Fire Service
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Deputy Controller-General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, effective
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Police arrest man impersonating governors, security chiefs in Nasarawa
The operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested a 59-year-old man described by the authorities as a notorious impersonator who had
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Senate has become lawbreakers under Akpabio, says Natasha
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, on Tuesday, was denied entry into the Senate chambers, igniting a fresh constitutional standoff at
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Muhammed Babangida debunks rejection of appointment as BOA chairman.
Muhammed Babangida, the son of the former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, has debunked the news making rounds that he rejected his
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27 feared dead in fresh killings on the Plateau
At least 27 farmers, including men and women, have been reportedly killed in a fresh attack by gunmen in Bindi-Jebbu of the Tahoss
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Soludo condoles family of late Onitsha Chamber President brutalized by revenue agents
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has expressed deep condolences to the family of the late President of the Onitsha Chamber of
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Awujale’s death, a monumental loss, Fayemi mourns
The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has expressed deep sorrow over
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Atiku, Osibanjo, Amaechi, Tambuwal, others arrive Daura for Buhari’s burial
A high-profile delegation of Nigerian political figures and dignitaries has begun arriving in Daura, the hometown of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari,
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Anambra approves N31.6bn for roads, infrastructure
The Anambra State Government has completed the construction of a beltway with the fourth dual carriageway, thereby linking four major cities and allowing
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Lamine Yamal faces huge fine after controversial 18th birthday party
The Spanish Government has demanded an investigation into Barcelona superstar Lamie Yamal’s controversial 18th birthday party after ‘dwarfs were exploited’ and women with
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Senator condemns Plateau killings, urges N’Assembly to take action
Senator representing Plateau North, Pam Dachungyang, has condemned the recent killings in some parts of his constituency, particularly in Jol, Rim, and Jebu
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Liverpool makes £120m approach for Newcastle’s Alexander Isak – Report
Liverpool have made an official approach to sign Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak, signalling their strong interest in adding the Swedish international to
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TikTok removes 3.6 million Nigerian videos in Q1 2025 for violations
TikTok, the short video platform owned by ByteDance, removed over 3.6 million videos posted by Nigerian users in the first quarter of 2025
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Buhari’s body arrives Katsina
The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari was on Tuesday brought out of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft at the Umar Musa Yar’adua
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Buhari: FG declares Tuesday a Public Holiday
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared tomorrow, Tuesday 15th July, 2925 as a public holiday in honour of the late President, Muhammad
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Chelsea wins World Club Cup. Thrash PSG 3-0
Chelsea Football Club of England this evening thrashed the French side, Paris Saint Germain, 3- 0 to win the World Club Cup competition
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Flashback: The Muhammadu Buhari Interview: Why Nigeria needs a stronger leader
In commemoration of the passing of Muhammadu Buhari, we republish this interview, which first appeared in the Vanguard Newspaper in February, 2011. — Explains why
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