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Akpabio Mocks PDP, Says Party Should Be Allowed to “Die”

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday mocked the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, saying he was surprised the party still exists and should be allowed to die. Akpabio made the... Read more »
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Kano Mining Tragedy: Three Dead, Two Unconscious After Generator Fumes Incident

Three artisanal miners have died while two others lost consciousness following a tragic mining incident in Riruwai, Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident occurred on Wednesday after fumes from... Read more »
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‘You Cheat on Me, I’m Out’ – Chloe Bailey Speaks on Her Zero-Tolerance Rule

Singer and actress Chloe Bailey has opened up about the subtle clue that exposed her ex-boyfriend’s alleged infidelity, revealing that an eyelash extension and a hair tie left in his bathroom were... Read more »
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Couple Arrested After Scaling New York’s Empire State Building for Marriage Proposal

A couple who illegally scaled New York City’s iconic Empire State Building to stage a marriage proposal has been arrested by authorities. The pair, identified as Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau,... Read more »

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Gbajabiamila Petitioned DSS, Police Over Fake Presidential Agency, Presidency Reveals

The Presidency on Wednesday mounted a robust defence of Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, releasing a detailed account of investigations it claimed exposed Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew as the... Read more »
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Pope Leo XIV Condemns ‘Schismatic Act’ as SSPX Consecrates New Bishops

An ultra-traditionalist breakaway Catholic group consecrated four new bishops on Wednesday in defiance of Pope Leo XIV, who had pleaded with them to turn back from what he called a “schismatic act”.... Read more »
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Weeks After Criticism, Atiku Abubakar Appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as Media Spokesperson

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has appointed a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Kenneth Okonkwo, as his spokesperson, weeks after the actor-turned-politician publicly criticised the party’s choice of vice-presidential candidate for... Read more »
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Merchant Navy Union Warns Many Seafarers May Miss 150% Wage Increase

The national president of the Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNOWTSSA), Engineer Bob Joseph Yousuohas, was warned that except all shipping companies adopt the Collective Bargaining Agreement... Read more »
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Suspected POS Fraudster Arrested While Attempting Fake ATM Card Scam in Edo

A man suspected of defrauding Point of Sale (POS) operators using fake ATM cards and fraudulent payment alerts has been apprehended in Benin City, Edo State. According to reports, the suspect was... Read more »
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Barcelona Submit Bid for Julián Álvarez, Laporta Confirms Player Wants Move

Joan Laporta has confirmed that Julián Álvarez remains a top transfer target for FC Barcelona, revealing that the club has already submitted an official offer to Atlético Madrid for the Argentine forward.... Read more »
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Terrorists kill Catholic catechist, five others months after abduction in Kaduna

Terrorists have killed a Catholic catechist who was abducted alongside five other captives during an attack on Kutaho and Kugir communities in Aribi Ward, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Akelicious... Read more »
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ASUU Demands Immediate Payment of Allowances Under 2025 Agreement in Ondo

The Akure Zonal Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities has called on the Ondo State Government to implement the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement in all state-owned tertiary institutions.‎‎‎The varsity lecturers... Read more »
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Ballot Box Snatching Is Over, INEC Insists as 2027 Preparations Begin

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that the era of ballot box snatching and manual manipulation of election results is over, citing the commission’s expanded use of technology to... Read more »
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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 »