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Oyo Assembly Begins Consideration of Makinde’s ₦330bn Supplementary Budget

The Oyo State House of Assembly has commenced legislative consideration of Governor Seyi Makinde’s request for a ₦330 billion supplementary budget and budget realignment aimed at accelerating the execution of critical infrastructure... Read more »
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Suspected Armed Herdsmen Invade Benue Village, Kill 10

No fewer than 10 people were reportedly killed and over 15 others injured after suspected armed herdsmen attacked Sai community in Mbajir Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State... Read more »
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Ogun Govt Warns Schools Against Illegal Graduation Ceremonies

The Ogun State Government has reiterated that the ban on graduation ceremonies for non-terminal classes remains in force across all approved public and private schools in the state warning that defaulting institutions... Read more »
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Ogun Govt Reopens Schools Hit By Methane Gas, Relocates Students To Safer Areas

The Ogun State Government has assured parents and residents that academic activities have fully resumed in public schools affected by the recent methane gas emissions in Ijebu-Ode, with learners now relocated to... Read more »
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Archbishop Valerian Okeke Named Inaugural Anambra Person of The Decade

The organisers of the Anambra Man of the Year (AMTY) Awards have named the Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha and Metropolitan of the Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province, Most Rev. Valerian Maduka Okeke, as the... Read more »
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CBN Revokes Licences of 46 Microfinance Banks Nationwide

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country with effect from July 1, 2026. Here are the list of Revoked Microfinance Banks: Read more »
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Court Grants Peter Obi Permission to Serve Kenneth Okonkwo Through Substituted Means

An Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha has officially granted Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, permission to serve court documents on Kenneth Okonkwo through substituted means after attempts... Read more »
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Nun, Leticia Ugboaja Arrested By ICE on Way to Mass

Sister Leticia Ugboaja, a Catholic nun based in McAllen, has been released from U.S. immigration custody after she was detained while walking to Mass on Sunday. Officers of the U.S. Immigration and... Read more »
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World Bank Approves Fresh $1.25bn Loan for Nigeria to Boost Jobs, Investment

The World Bank has approved a fresh $1.25 billion loan for Nigeria under its Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration programme. The approval was announced on Wednesday alongside the launch of... Read more »
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BREAKING: Uche Nnaji Reportedly Detained at Enugu Airport Amid Certificate Forgery Investigation

Former Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Uche Nnaji, has reportedly been arrested at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, while preparing to board a chartered flight to Abuja. It was gathered... Read more »
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Two Fans Die During Massive Celebrations After Mexico Reach World Cup Round of 16

At least two people have died during massive celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico’s national team secured qualification for the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. City authorities confirmed... Read more »
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President Tinubu Explains Why FG Approved Sweeping NYSC Reforms

President Bola Tinubu has explained why his administration approved sweeping reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying the changes are intended to equip young Nigerians with practical skills and position... Read more »
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12-Year-Old Imo Boy Goes Viral for Loading Timber After School to Earn Money

A 12-year-old boy featured in a viral video has been identified at Eke Ezeala in Añara, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, where he was seen loading timber after returning... Read more »
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Peter Obi Unveils Vision for Productive, Prosperous Nigeria, Promises Education and Economic Reforms

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has outlined his vision for a productive and prosperous Nigeria, promising sweeping reforms in education, healthcare and human capital development if elected president.... Read more »
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Nigeria Emerges Africa’s Best-Performing Economy in IMD 2026 Report

Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s best-performing economy in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Ranking 2026, outperforming South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia and Botswana on the report’s economic performance... Read more »
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If Africa Had Enough Job Opportunities, Most Pastors Would Lose Their Churches — Pastor Chris Ogugua

Pastor Chris Ogugua has stirred debate after claiming that many churches built around prosperity preaching would struggle to survive if Africa had enough employment opportunities. Speaking during a sermon, the cleric argued... Read more »
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Real Madrid Donates €2 Million to Support Venezuela Earthquake Victims

Real Madrid CF has announced a major humanitarian donation following the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, pledging a total of €2 million to support victims and affected communities. In an official statement, the... Read more »
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Atiku, Amaechi Officially Nominated as ADC Files Candidate Details with INEC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday confirmed that the names of its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, have been uploaded to the portal of the... Read more »
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Innoson Breaks Silence on Viral Death Rumour, Confirms Founder Is Well

Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company (IVM) has dismissed as false and misleading reports claiming that its Founder and Chairman, Chief Dr. Innocent Chukwuma, CON, is dead, insisting that the renowned industrialist is alive... Read more »
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Elon Musk Claims Deaths in Africa Declined After USAID Funding Cuts

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has stirred fresh controversy after claiming that deaths across Africa declined following major cuts to United States foreign aid, insisting the reductions curbed instability rather than worsened humanitarian... Read more »
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