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Chimamanda Adichie to Headline 2025 ‘Things Fall Apart’ Festival in Enugu

Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is set to headline the 2025 edition of the Things Fall Apart Festivalin Enugu, a literary event dedicated to celebrating the legacy of iconic writer Chinua Achebe.... Read more »
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NiMet issues thunderstorm alert

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Wednesday to Friday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released in Abuja envisaged sunny skies on Wednesday over the northern region with... Read more »
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Abia State Government Moves to Take Over EEDC Assets

The Abia State Government has made a move to take over majority control of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, aiming to improve electricity supply in the capital city, Umuahia, and nearby local... Read more »
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Tinubu Says He Welcomes Criticism But Not Distracted

President Bola Tinubu has said that he is open to criticism but will not lose focus on his plans to move the country forward. He made this known on Tuesday during the... Read more »
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World’s Poorest President Dies At 89

Former President of Uruguay, José Mujica, has died at the age of 89. He passed away after battling esophageal cancer, although the exact cause of his death has not been officially stated.... Read more »
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2027: NNPP Seeks Opposition Alliance to Unseat Adeleke

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Osun State has called on opposition parties to unite and work together to unseat Governor Ademola Adeleke in the next governorship election. The party expressed... Read more »
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Hotel manager takes life of PoS operator, buries body

Authorities in Delta State have uncovered a tragic case involving the murder of a 22-year-old Point-of-Sale operator, Onoriode Bethel, whose whereabouts had been unknown since December 2024. The manager of Century Home... Read more »
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Funke Akindele bags global recognition in film industry

Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has earned international recognition after being listed among The Hollywood Reporter’s “Most Influential Women in International Film,” a global honour celebrating 46 outstanding women shaping the... Read more »
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CBN Launches Diaspora BVN Platform, Eyes $1bn Monthly Remittances

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has launched a new Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform to expand financial access for Nigerians living... Read more »
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Sanwo-Olu Hosts UNILAG’s World Record Holder

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday received Ayelabola Ololade, a model and final-year Computer Science student at the University of Lagos, who recently broke a Guinness World Record. Ololade achieved global... Read more »
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Tragedy as Two-month-old Baby Goes Missing in Ondo

It is a somber moment in the township of Ode-Irele, the headquarters of Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State as a yet-to-be-identified baby has gone missing and cannot be found since... Read more »
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Gunmen Abduct Ondo APC Ward Chairman

Gunmen have kidnapped Nelson Adepoyigi, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifon Ward 5, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident occurred on Monday evening along the... Read more »
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Osun Assembly Endorses Adeleke for Second Term

Members of the Osun State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a motion endorsing Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term in the 2026 gubernatorial election. The vote was unanimous, with all... Read more »
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Manchester City Unveil New Home Jersey for 2025/26 Season

Manchester City have revealed their new home jersey for the 2025/26 football season. The kit, made in partnership with sportswear brand Puma, was officially launched on Tuesday. In a brief announcement, the... Read more »
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Tolu Arokodare Wins 2024/25 Ebony Shoe Award as Best African Player in Belgium

Super Eagles striker, Tolu Arokodare, has been named the 2024/25 recipient of the prestigious Ebony Shoe Award in Belgium, recognizing the best African player in the country for the current season. The... Read more »
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Okpebholo Calls for Arrest of Neo Black Movement Leader Over Alleged Forgery

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi, to urgently arrest and prosecute the... Read more »
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Bandits demand ₦60 million ransom from Katsina community, threaten attack

Bandits have reportedly issued a ₦60 million ransom demand from the residents of Tashar Kaɗanya, a village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, threatening to launch an attack if the... Read more »
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Immigration Officer Kidnapped in Makurdi as Armed Gunmen Raid Residence

An official of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Simon Agbo, has been abducted by suspected kidnappers at his residence in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. According to a family source, Agbo... Read more »
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Firm trains varsity students in storytelling, others

A literary and publishing firm, Noisy Streetss, has commenced the training of university students across Nigeria in writing, storytelling, podcasting, media, and cultural expression. The initiative is aimed at empowering young African... Read more »
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INEC plans 142-point electoral reforms ahead of 2027

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Monday revealed that INEC has forwarded 142 post-election recommendations to federal lawmakers, eight of which require amendments to the 1999 Constitution or... Read more »