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Naira Gains Ground, Closes Week at N1,534.72 per Dollar

The Naira closed the week on a positive note, gaining 4.52 kobo against the U.S. dollar at the official market on Friday. According to the latest figures from the Central Bank of... Read more »
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3 Killed as Russia and Ukraine Continue to Exchange Fire

Russia struck several regions of Ukraine overnight, officials said Saturday, reporting one person killed in Dnipro, while Moscow said two people died after a Ukrainian drone attack in the Rostov region. Dnipro... Read more »
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Police Confirm Mutilated Body of Missing Ogun Teenager Found

The Ogun State Police Command is investigating the death of a 16-year-old boy, Lawal Wahab, whose mutilated body was discovered days after he was declared missing. Wahab, who was living with his... Read more »
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“There’s nothing sexual about it” — Actor Jim Iyke Addresses Viral Birthday Message to Kate Henshaw

Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has finally spoken on the emotional birthday message he wrote to actress Kate Henshaw that got many people talking earlier this year. In a new interview, Jim Iyke... Read more »

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We’re ready for Falcons – Morocco coach Vilda

Morocco coach Jorge Vilda has said his side are ready to face Nigeria ahead of Saturday’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, expressing confidence in his team’s mental strength to... Read more »

What I did to actress who harassed me on set — Hakeem Effects

Popular Nollywood special effects and make-up artist, Hakeem Onilogbo, aka Hakeem Effects, has recounted a difficult experience he once had with an actress who disrespected him on a movie set. In an... Read more »
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Victims count losses as fake Customs vehicle auctions spread online

When Lagos-based trader Jude Abbass decided to take advantage of a Nigeria Customs vehicle auction, he believed he had found a great deal. But instead, he ended up losing N125,650 to fraudsters.... Read more »
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Napoli, Gala finalising Osimhen agreement

Napoli and Galatasaray are currently signing and exchanging the necessary documents to complete the permanent transfer of Nigeria international Victor Osimhen, with multiple outlets reporting that the deal has reached the finalisation stage.... Read more »
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PDP in talks with Obi, other southern politicians — Jerry Gana

A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prof. Jerry Gana, has disclosed that the party is holding discussions with the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and other... Read more »
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Peter Obi Meets Former Running Mate Yusuf Datti Baba‑Ahmed in Abuja

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi held a private meeting today in Abuja with his 2023 vice‑presidential running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba‑Ahmed . Read more »
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Messi, Alba suspended over absence at MLS All-Star no-show

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami team-mate Jordi Alba have been suspended after the duo skipped Major League Soccer’s All-Star game earlier this week, the league said Friday. MLS said in a statement... Read more »
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Two Edo Lawmakers Leave PDP for APC, Shifting Assembly Power Balance

In a significant political development in Edo State, two members of the State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the All Progressives... Read more »
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𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐘𝐚𝐦 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠

Officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps have arrested a woman for allegedly adulterating yam flour (elubo isu) with harmful colouring agents. The arrest was disclosed on Friday by the Commissioner... Read more »
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Two Fake EFCC Staff Bag 6 Months Jail Term in Kano

The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Friday, secured the conviction and sentence of two fake investigators of EFCC, Buhari Abdullahi and Umar Usman, before Justice Nasiru... Read more »
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More Than 220 UK MPs Call on PM Starmer to Recognize Palestine

More than 220 British MPs, including dozens from the ruling Labour party, demanded on Friday that the UK government formally recognise a Palestinian state, further increasing pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer.... Read more »
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Lagos Governor Emphasizes Importance of Traditional Rulers in Governance

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said traditional rulers are vital to governance and vowed to strengthen their role in the affairs of the state. The governor spoke on Friday... Read more »
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Is Israel Preparing for a Second War on Iran?

Analysts warn that Israel may be laying the groundwork for renewed military confrontation with Iran, amid reports of covert operations and increasing diplomatic tensions. Israel’s leadership is said to be viewing its... Read more »
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EU, NWTF Partner to Boost Women’s Participation in Anambra Elections

The Nigerian Women Trust Fund has trained no fewer than 30 selected women from various communities across Anambra State through voter education with a focus on curbing voter apathy and other electoral... Read more »
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“You’re not one of us”_SDP disowns El-Rufai

The Social Democratic Party has disowned former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasiru El-Rufai, declaring that he is neither a member of the party nor authorised to speak for it or represent it.... Read more »
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Katsina Police Command Supports Families of Deceased Officers with N10.9m

The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu, has on Thursday presented cheques not less than ₦10,957,292.72k to 34 beneficiaries under the Group Life Assurance and the IGP’s Family Welfare... Read more »