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16-Year-Old Nigerian Makes History With First-Ever Commonwealth Fencing Gold

Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson has etched his name into Nigerian sporting history after winning the country’s first-ever gold medal at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships. The 16-year-old produced a stunning performance in the men’s U-23... Read more »
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Chad Announces Visa-Free Entry for All African Nationals

The Republic of Chad has announced plans to remove entry visa requirements for all African nationals, with the new policy set to take effect on January 1, 2027. Chadian President Mahamat Idriss... Read more »
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I Thought It Was a Grant — Nigerian Man Reacts After ₦200,000 COVID-19 Loan Deduction

A Nigerian man has cried out after ₦200,000 was allegedly deducted from his bank account as repayment for a COVID-19 loan reportedly obtained using his personal details in 2020. According to the... Read more »
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2027 Presidency: Accord Did Not and Will Not Endorse Tinubu — Chairman

Lagos State Chairman of Accord, Mr Dele Oladeji, has dismissed claims that the party endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid for 2027. Oladeji, also Secretary of the Forum of Accord Party Chairmen... Read more »

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There Is No Basis for Comparison — Peter Obi’s Media Team Replies Deji Adeyanju

The spokesperson for Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), Idris Zekeri Jnr, has reacted to human rights activist Deji Adeyanju’s claim that he is “bigger than Peter Obi,” saying the former Anambra State... Read more »
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Tension in Anambra as Billionaire Businessman Joseph Ezeokafor Reportedly Kidnapped

Joseph Eze Okafor, a Nigerian billionaire businessman and founder of Jezco Oil and Jezco Group, has reportedly been kidnapped in Anambra State. Okafor, who is also the father of Nigerian socialite Jowizaza,... Read more »
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Umahi Warns Against Vandalism of Roads, Urges Nigerians to Protect Public Infrastructure

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has condemned the vandalism of road infrastructure across the country, describing the destruction of public assets as “devilish”, “wicked” and unacceptable. Umahi spoke on Sunday during... Read more »
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Tension as Late Boko Haram Leader Shekau’s Son Joins Group’s Leadership

Tension has risen following reports that Ibn Mohammed bin Shakau, the biological son of the late Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, has emerged as a senior commander within the terrorist group.According to... Read more »
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2027: Vote Right or Suffer More — Pastor Ibiyeomie Warns Nigerians

Pastor David Ibiyeomie has urged Nigerians to be careful about who they support and vote for in future elections, warning that choosing the wrong leaders could lead to even greater hardship. Speaking... Read more »
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Iran, US Not In Direct Talks, But Messages Still Exchanged – Araqchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has said Tehran and Washington are currently not engaged in direct negotiations, although messages between both sides continue to be exchanged through intermediaries. Araqchi reiterated Tehran’s position... Read more »
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I’m Bigger Than Peter Obi, I’ve Made Greater Sacrifices For Nigeria – Deji Adeyanju

Activist Deji Adeyanju has declared that he considers himself “bigger” than former Anambra State Governor and NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, arguing that he has made greater sacrifices for Nigeria, particularly in... Read more »
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Enugu: Government’s First Duty Is Security — Ohaa Reacts to Affa Attack

The Enugu State 2027 governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Odalije Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, has led the party’s leadership on a solidarity visit to Inoyi-Affa in Udi Local Government Area... Read more »
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Actor Frank Artus Warns VeryDarkMan Against Interfering in Okoye Family Dispute

Liberian actor and producer, Frank Artus, has warned social media activist, VeryDarkMan, to stay out of the ongoing family dispute involving members of the Okoye family. Artus issued the warning on Sunday... Read more »
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We’ll Take the Seat From You — Oyetola Taunts Adeleke Ahead of Osun Poll

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, has told Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to prepare for defeat in Saturday’s governorship election, saying his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu would... Read more »
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Remove Barriers to Women’s Political Participation – Women Leaders to Tinubu

Women leaders and political stakeholders have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use his executive powers to remove barriers frustrating women’s participation and success in elective politics, including supporting legislation that... Read more »
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Taraba Government Explains Debt Figures, Says N1.2trn Claim Misleading

The Taraba State Government has pushed back against reports that the state is currently carrying a debt burden of about N1.2 trillion, insisting that the figure does not accurately reflect its actual... Read more »
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13 Children Reportedly Died in Captivity After Six Months in Kwara

At least 13 children reportedly died during the six months residents abducted from communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State spent in captivity. Saliu Amira, a nurse and one of... Read more »
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INEC Extends Deadline for Submission of 2027 Governorship, Assembly Candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit their lists of candidates for the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections scheduled for the February... Read more »
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Olawepo-Hashim Accuses Tinubu Of Waging ‘War Against Osun People’ Ahead Of Election

Presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of waging “a war against the people” of Osun State, in the countdown to the governorship election.... Read more »
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Political Realignment in Katsina as ADC, PDP, NNPP Members Join APC

Former African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Baure/Zango Federal Constituency, Balarabe Lawal Daga, and other opposition stakeholders have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Baure Local Government Area of... Read more »