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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17 passengers from Enugu rescued as police foil kidnapping attempt in Taraba
The Taraba State Police Command has confirmed the successful rescue of 17 passengers who narrowly escaped abduction after suspected kidnappers ambushed their vehicle
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Tinubu mourns, sends Shettima to accompany Buhari’s remains from UK
President Bola Tinubu has announced the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the development as a national loss. This was contained in
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[FULL LIST] Lagos LG poll: APC sweeps all chairmanship seats
The All Progressives Congress has clinched all 57 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship positions in the local government election held
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