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What Aregbesola told Alaafin on his 50th Coronation

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has described the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Lamidi Adeyemi Iku Babayeye…

Politics

Eligibility: Senator Abiru urges court to strike out PDP’s suit

The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Mr Tokunbo Abiru, on Friday urged a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos…
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says federal government must renegotiate with states for solutions to the nation's current economic challenges.

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COVID-19: Edo Schools won’t resume Jan. 18, new date announced

Worried over the second wave of the deadly Coronavirus that is spreading like wild fire in Edo, the state governor,…
Police: rescue Joy Fatoba's twins after they were locked up for three days in Igbara-odo, Ekiti State

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Fake News: 18 Kano traders not abducted in Kogi – Police

The Kogi State Police Command has debunked reports that 18 traders from Kano State were abducted in Kogi State by…

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Trump out, but achievements speak for him

The White House has released the achievements of outgoing US President, Donald Trump for the world to see.
COVID-19 cases soar in Nigeria

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Nigeria sets new record, posts highest COVID-19 cases

Nigeria set a new COVID-19 record on Friday, posting its highest infections in a single day, with Lagos, Plateau and…

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Buhari shocked over death of Sultan of Sokoto’s brother

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock over the death of Alhaji Abdulkadir Jeli Abubakar, Dikkon Sokoto, the Commissioner of Home…

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NDDC: Malami opens up on collecting bribe from Akpabio

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, (SAN) has denied the allegation that he collected…

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Sanwo-Olu approves re-opening of all Lagos schools Monday

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved that all public and private schools in Lagos State below tertiary level…

Business

Why Buhari exempted some Nigerians from paying tax – Osinbajo’s aide

Mr. Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President has…

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COVID-19: ‘Ijede General Hospital was not shutdown’

The General Hospital, Ijede, has refuted the rumour being circulated on some social media platforms that the facility has been…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu signing the condolence register of Retired Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu

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Sanwo-Olu sets up committee to give Ndubuisi Kanu befitting burial

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday said the State Government would participate fully in all the programmes leading…

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USOSA bids pioneer President farewell

As the remains of the pioneer President-General of the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA), Albert Egbaroghene Okumagba was laid…
Road accident

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Tragedy: Six siblings, nine others perish in Edo accidents

Two separate auto crashes that occurred on Friday in Arue-Uromi and Agbede, in Edo State have claimed 15 lives, including…

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Nigeria’s security officers have done well – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended all officers in the Military, Nigerian Police and the legion for their…

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Photo News: Buhari, Lawan, others honour Nigeria’s fallen heroes

President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and others honoured the nation's fallen heroes on Friday.
University of Ibadan

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UI to hold First Semester of 2020/2021 academic session virtually

The University of Ibadan, UI, is to hold the First Semester of 2020/2021 academic session virtually, kicking off from February…

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Jonathan emerges Africa Peace and Security Leader of 2020

Former president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has emerged as the African Leadership Magazine Africa Peace and Security Leader of the Year…

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Untold story between Obasanjo and late billionaire Akin-Olugbade

Nigeria's former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed a deep story never told by anyone about him and late Nigerian…
COVID-19

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Nigeria posts highest COVID-19 deaths in single day, cases soar

Nigeria on Thursday posted its highest COVID-19 deaths in a single day since the pandemic broke out in February 2020.

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Biden announces $1.9trn emergency package to battle COVID-19

US President-elect, Joe Biden on Thursday announced $1.9 trillion emergency package to combat the coronavirus pandemic and boost economic recovery.

Entertainment

Video: BBNaija’s Cindy cheats death in motor accident

Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate Cindy Okafor has escaped death by the whisker as she was involved in a serious motor…

Metro

Military escorts rescue woman, shoot kidnapper dead in Edo

A military escort on Wednesday, in Benin, Edo state, shot and killed a yet-to-be-identified suspected kidnapper.
Laolu Akande's gaffe on INEC, Tinubu's 100 days

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Buhari’s economic agenda to touch lives of ordinary Nigerians – Akande

The Federal Government has said its numerous economic policies are designed to positively impact and improve the lives of average…
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MultiChoice brings back special step up offer on DStv, GOtv

MultiChoice says it has brought back the hugely popular Step Up campaign offer to its DStv and GOtv customers this…
The Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (ANPMP) wants Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State to intervene in the issue of quacks and proliferation in medical profession in the state.

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Second wave: 53 health workers catch COVID-19 in Edo

No fewer than 53 healthcare workers in Edo State have been infected with the Coronavirus, since the second wave of…
University of Ibadan

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UI resumes Monday, cancels 2019/2020 academic session

The management of the University of Ibadan, UI, has fixed Monday, January 18 for resumption and cancelled the 2019/2020 academic…
Mukhtaar Tijani

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LSEB to prioritise safety, health of staff

The General Manager, Lagos State Electricity Board, LSEB, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani has reinstated the commitment of the Board to implement…

Metro

Ogun Police storm drug dealers’ hideout, recover cash, Indian Hemp

Officers of the Ogun State Police Command have stormed drug dealers' hideout in Ojurin, Lafenwa areas of Abeokuta, and recovered…

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My imprisonment by Abacha and the Ndubuisi Kanu I knew – Obasanjo

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (rtd) as a real patriot who remained focus in…