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Defence chiefs from West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS will meet in Nigeria’s capital Abuja for two days to discuss last week’s coup in Niger

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What we will do if Niger Junta didn’t  reinstate President Bazoum – ECOWAS spits fire

ECOWAS leaders had in a communique issued at the end of their meeting in Abuja, issued seven ultimatum to the…
ECOWAS says it will use constitutional means to restore power in Niger

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Breaking: ECOWAS imposes no flight zone on Niger

The decision was reached at an extraordinary session of the ECOWAS authority of heads of state and government at the…
Resident doctors say strike to continue indefinitely

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Resident doctors say strike to continue indefinitely

NARD made its stand known in a communique it issued on Saturday at the end of its National Executive Council…
Uzodimma says Ekpa must be brought back to Nigeria to face the wrath of the law

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Simon Ekpa must be brought to Nigeria to face wrath of the law – Uzodimma

"There’s one man called Simon Ekpa somewhere in Finland. It is our hope that the security agencies, particularly the military,…
Gov. Nasir Idris says gunmen abducted 24 students from Kebbi secondary school about 15 minutes after withdrawal of military personnel

Metro

Kebbi governor urges chief judge to decongest prisons

The governor said the admonition became necessary because of complaints about prison congestion in the state.
Kano anti-graft agency trails over N4bn missing in KASCO

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Kano anti-graft agency trails over N4bn missing in KASCO

Rimingado said the funds were mischievously transferred from KASCO to an association registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission, named Association…
NNPCL turning a new leaf

Opinion

Kyari, breaking the jinx, creating prosperity for Nigerians at new NNPCL

Despite the numerous challenges, Kyari grew its production to an enviable level. As at February 2023, the NNPC crossed 1.6…
SEC approves commencement of Nigerian Breweries Plc’s Rights Issue of 22.607 billion Ordinary Shares of 50k each at N26.50 per share.

Business

Nigerian Breweries posts N277bn revenue in six months

Agbebaku said the half-year results were majorly impacted by the devaluation of the naira which led to revaluation of foreign…
Eze Chikamnayo: The Archetypal Chichidodo

Opinion

Eze Chikamnayo: The Archetypal Chichidodo

We no longer live in an age without meaning and where there is a struggle for definition. But unfortunately, Mr.…
DSS gives update on Simon Ekpa, says no weapon found on Nnamdi Kanu during arrest

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Nnamdi Kanu writes Simon Ekpa, orders him to end sit-at-home in Southeast

The IPOB leader said in the letter that he was ordering Ekpa to stop calling for any sit-at-home from henceforth.
Lawal

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Gov. Lawal submits 18 commissioner- nominees to Zamfara Assembly

This is contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer to the assembly, Malam Nasiru Biyabiki. “When confirmed,…
Lagos Taskforce raids Oshodi, Ilupeju, Mushin, arrest 31 hoodlums

Metro

Lagos Taskforce raids Oshodi, Ilupeju, Mushin, arrests 31 hoodlums

The suspects, numbering 31 were arrested in Oshodi, Ilupeju and Mushin lurking in the dark around garages and bus stops,…
VIOs

Metro

Kano VIOs impound 100 vehicles 

Garba said the vehicles impounded were both commercial and private, but said commercial vehicles were higher in number.
What Tinubu told Google executive that will excite Nigerian youths

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What Tinubu told Google executive that will excite Nigerian youths

Tinubu told the visiting Google executive that Nigeria had creative and talented young people who are ready and motivated to…
Lagos speaks on controversial imposition of N8,100 tax levy in schools

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Breaking: Omotoso, Wahab, Abayomi, 36 others make Sanwo-Olu’s cabinet list (Full list)

The list is mixture of politicians and technocrats. While some of the immediate past Cabinet members returned, many did not…
FG issues deadline to ministerial nominees to complete documentation

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FG issues deadline to ministerial nominees to complete documentation

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Sen. Abdullahi Gumel in a statement asked the…
Tinubu assents to Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill

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Tinubu to host ECOWAS special meeting on Niger coup

Soldiers in the West African country of Niger had announced a coup on national TV on Wednesday and had dissolved…
Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Livestock Development issues alert on the outbreak of Anthrax, a zoonotic disease, at a farm in Zamfara State.

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Anthrax disease: Lagos begins free vaccination of animals 

Anthrax, an infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, affects domesticated animals such as cows, pigs, camels, sheep, goats, and wild…
Why Millions of Nigerians are Switching to PalmPay

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Glo, Palmpay unveil recharge and Win Promo

The new promotion, which runs between July 26 and October 3, 2023 gives Nigerians who purchase Glo data and airtime…
Reflection on Bamidele's Diamond Jubilee

Opinion

Reflection on Bamidele’s Diamond Jubilee

The fiercest of such travails was the bullets that ripped through his stomach in Ado Ekiti on June 1, 2018.…
Cute Abiola Enters Nollywood with 'Shattered Innocence'

Entertainment

Cute Abiola in trouble for contemptuous use of police uniform

Adejobi said the police vehemently condemn the contemptuous act displayed by Cute Abiola, in two recent skits posted on his…
Tinubu assents to Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill

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Tinubu to youths: Be patient, tough choices on economy for a better future

The President told the youths that his administration would include them in governance, and decision-making processes, adding that “no decision…
Muftwang appoints John Mikel Obi, DJ MI as Advisers on sports, entertainment

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Muftwang appoints John Mikel Obi, DJ MI as Advisers on sports, entertainment

Mutfwang also approved the appointment of Rapper, Jude Abaga, popularly known as MI as Honorary Adviser on Entertainment and Creativity.
Lagos, UN collaborate to empower women-owned businesses

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Lagos, UN collaborate to empower women-owned businesses

The Director-General stated that as an important vehicle for the delivery of the development Agenda of the present administration in…
KWATI AIR pays visit to Nigeria Embassy in Sierra Leone

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KWATI AIR pays visit to Nigerian Embassy in Sierra Leone

The visit took place on Tuesday and aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation between the airline and the Nigerian…
FG issues deadline to ministerial nominees to complete documentation

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Breaking: Tinubu releases Ministerial list, Wike, El-Rufai, Umahi, Alake nominated (Full list)

The list was submitted to the Senate on Thursday afternoon by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.
Nigerian stars to watch out for at Paris Olympics

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Breaking: Red-hot Super Falcons beat Australia in 5-goal thriller

Substitute Asisat Oshoala made it 1-3 for the Super Falcons on 72 minutes. She beats the goalkeeper and from a…
Mrs Priestba Anthony Nwokocha, journalist with RSBC, who was kidnapped last Thursday's in Port Harcourt regains freedom.

Metro

Kidnapped female journalist regains freedom

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Mrs Priestba Anthony Nwokocha, Director of News, Rivers State Broadcasting Corporation RSBC kidnapped last Thursday in…
Obidients, Arise TV's Rufai Oseni after my life – Reno Omokri cries out

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Nigeria is not oil rich, but oil poor – Reno Omokri

Omokri, in a twitter post, gave a simple analysis on oil production, saying that Nigeria produced less than 2 million…
Adeleke vows to sack special advisers caught fomenting trouble

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Adeleke vows to sack special advisers caught fomenting trouble

Adeleke further said that any appointee found fomenting trouble would be sacked, saying,” I expect cordial working relationship.”