Kidnapped journalists freed, taken to Abuja
Bandits have freed the two abducted journalists and family members in Kaduna State, on Saturday, after spending seven days in captivity. Sunday PUNCH
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Dangote refinery to import crude from Brazil – Report
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to import a cargo of Brazilian crude, Bloomberg reported on Friday. It said this would add to the
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NBA gives IG seven days to stop CMRIS certificate issuance
The Nigeria Bar Association Section on Public Interest has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to stop
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Abuja man rescued after attempted suicide, referred for mental evaluation
A resident of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Shuaibu Yushau who attempted suicide at the Katampe Hill has been referred to the Social
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N23.1bn not enough for airport upgrade- FAAN MD
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Olubunmi Kuku, has stated that the N23.1bn allocated for rehabilitating and repairing airport
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Despite battling stiff-person syndrome, Celine Dion to perform at 2024 Olympics
Celine Dion is contemplating a return to the spotlight despite battling a rare neurological disorder known as stiff-person syndrome, Metro UK reports. The iconic 56-year-old artiste
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Fuel scarcity: Marketers blame NNPC, seek govt help
Petrol marketers have attributed the recent petrol scarcity in Nigeria to supply challenges faced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, the sole
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NDLEA arrests wanted drug baron in Imo
A drug baron on the wanted list of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency identified as Joachin Mbonu, has been arrested. Mbonu was
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JUST IN: Doctors threaten strike in Anambra, demand payment of entitlements
The resident doctors at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH) in Anambra have threatened to embark on strike over unpaid allowances and
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Withheld salaries: SSANU, NASU members stage nationwide protests
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), on Tuesday,
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SAMOA agreement had no provision for LGBT, gay rights – NBA President
President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), on Tuesday said there was no provision in the SAMOA Agreement that required Nigeria
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Israeli attack hits Syria’s coastal port city
Two powerful explosions were heard near the outskirts of Baniyas in the coastal region of Syria after midnight on Tuesday, in what appeared
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Eight British-Nigerians win parliamentary seats in UK poll
A record eight United Kingdom (UK) politicians of Nigerian origin have been elected into the House of Commons following the announcement of results
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How Boko Haram killed my son, two brothers — Gwoza resident who survived three attacks by deadly sect
A resident of Gwoza, Borno State, where a Boko Haram female suicide bomber recently killed no fewer than 32 persons and injured many
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Davido reacts as Sophia Momodu references late son in custody battle
A heated custody dispute has emerged between music sensation Davido and ex-partner Sophia Momodu over their daughter Imade. As reported by The Nation,
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Two friends found dead in Osun after alleged fight
An unfortunate incident threw residents of Inisa in Odo-Otin local government area of Osun State as two elderly friends were found in their
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FDA finally bans popular soft drink additive due to health concerns
Food and beverage makers will no longer be allowed to use Brominated Vegetable Oil, BVO, as an ingredient in their products. The US
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Crude Oil Theft: Why govt can’t stop Lagos, Abuja cartel — PANDEF, N-Delta leaders, activists
LEADERS and activists in the South-South region said the massive networks of the “big players”, who steal the nation’s crude oil in politics,
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Loss of values among youths cause of South East insecurity – Abaribe
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has linked the rising insecurity in the South East region to the erosion of values such as respect for human
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FG unveils project to get 20 million kids back in school
Worried by the increasing rate of out-of-school children in the country, President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of the DOTS project to
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Queues surface in Abuja as depots hike price to N710/litre
Fresh queues for Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, surfaced in Abuja, parts of Niger and Nasarawa States on Friday, following the closure
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Sultan declares Sunday start of Islamic new year 1446 AH. Kano declares Monday public holiday for new Islamic year.
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Sunday, July 7, 2024,
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Rufai Oseni unveils healthcare initiative in Ogun community
Renowned journalist and broadcaster, Rufai Oseni, has announced the opening of a new healthcare facility aimed at improving access to basic medical services
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Biden vows to defeat Trump
President Joe Biden said on Friday he intended to defeat Republican rival, Donald Trump in the November presidential election, giving no sign he
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Sexual Assault: Appeal Court affirms five-year conviction of Baba Ijesha
The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division yesterday affirmed the judgment of a Lagos State High Court, which sentenced Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly called
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How a prank by fellow student cost UNIZIK graduate her life
For five years, Miss Ifunanya Miracle from Abia State burnt the midnight oil to better her life and that of her family by
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Minimum wage: You can’t dictate what to pay, Labour replies govs
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has rejected the suggestion by governors that they should be allowed to determine the wages of their workers, saying
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Tinubu signs executive order to slash pharmaceutical prices
President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order to introduce zero tariffs, excise duties and Value-Added Tax (VAT) on imported pharmaceutical inputs, a
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UniAbuja appoints 41-year-old acting VC
The Senate of the University of Abuja has appointed the youngest Professor of Law in the institution, Aisha Maikudi, as acting Vice Chancellor.
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Transfer my case to Kogi, Yahaya Bello tells court
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who is facing a 19-count charge, has written a letter to the Chief
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