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Breaking: Voting concluded as Vatican chose Pope Francis' successor

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Pope Francis: Kidnappings in Nigeria extremely concerning

Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis says rate of kinapping in Nigeria is extremely concerning while praying for solution.
Nigerian military pledges loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, warns those advocating for coup in the country

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Nigerian military dismisses alleged coup plot, threatens legal action

Gusau said the publication also alleged amongst other things that the suspicion prompted emergency meeting involving President Bola Tinubu, the…
Reno Omokri warns Nigerians against 'see your mate' mentality

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May God continue frustrating all enemies of Nigeria – Reno Omokri

Omokri, in a tweet on Sunday said "curiously, those who were the loudest when Qatar cancelled the business meeting earlier…
Powerful interests frustrating Dangote - Northern elders

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We’ve failed, let’s go back to drawing board – Ango Abdullahi

Abdullahi said that the presidential system was too expensive for the country, as it required lots of resources to run.
CDS Christopher Musa assures Niger Republic, other countries that Nigeria will not allow its borders to be used as a base to attack them.

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Advocates of coup in Nigeria unpatriotic, evil, says CDS Musa

The CDC emphasised that the country’s democracy was achieved through great efforts, military is happy and better under democracy, hence…
Vice President Kashim Shettima hails players of Super Eagles of Nigeria despite loss at the final of AFCON to host nation Côte d’Ivoire

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Shettima speaks on Super Eagles’ loss of AFCON trophy to Cote d’Ivore

Shettima also thanked the people of Côte d’Ivoire for their hospitality, and sportsmanship, and for creating a memorable AFCON experience.
Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle recalls ex-captain Ahmed Musa for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe

Football, Top Stories

AFCON final: History favours Nigeria against Cote d’Ivoire

On record, Côte d’Ivoire have never defeated Nigeria in an AFCON tournament. Nigeria have won two of their three meetings…
Tinubu salutes heroes, heroine of democracy (Full text of Democracy Day broadcast)

Opinion

Tackling ethnic, religious problems in Nigeria

Poverty, disease, and ignorance attack primarily the masses. Therefore, the masses need to shun all artificial and counter-productive divisive tendencies.…
Antisemitism: Adidas ends fight with Kanye West

Entertainment

Kanye West adds Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt to world tour

Should Kanye West visit Lagos as part of his 2024 tour, it would be the second time he is performing…
Nigerians living in South Africa get crucial advisory ahead of the AFCON semi-final clash between Bafana Bafana and Super Eagles

Sports

AFCON: Nigerians in S/Africa warned ahead of Super Eagles, Bafana Bafana clash

The Nigeria High Commission gave the warning following comments on social media by a section of South African citizens against…
NNPCL explains why it limited its equity stake in the Dangote Refinery to 7.5 per cent instead of the 20 per cent widely speculated.

Opinion

Why Dangote refinery deserves support of government

Why is Nigeria not able to supply enough crude to the Dangote Refinery for sustainable production, given the above listed…
Tinubu appoints Dr. Usman Bello new Chairman of CCB

Opinion

Tinubu, Nigeria is sinking and streets are full of tears

The current state of affairs isn’t unavoidable. It’s the predictable consequence of the pigheaded pursuit of a ruinous policy of…
Nigerian Army troops of Operation UDO KA kill 13 armed members of IPOB, nab three kidnappers in recent clearance operations in the South-East

Metro, Opinion

Time to temper the headlines on Nigeria’s security challenges

In a report by the World Population Review, Nigeria is not among the top 10 countries in the world, with…

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Nigeria comes second among countries with lowest cost of living

Cost of living according to Numbeo, has to do with expenses on basic  needs such  as housing, groceries, taxes, and…
Secretary of State Blinken says U.S. recognises President Tinubu’s strategic measures to revive investors' confidence in Nigeria's economy.

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Blinken: U.S. recognises Tinubu’s efforts to revive confidence in Nigeria’s economy

Bliken, who is on an African nations tour, however, said that as much as American would want collaboration for strengthening…
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says safety of civilian population key to America's support to tackle insecurity in Nigeria, Africa

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Insecurity: Blinken gives condition for U.S. support for Nigeria, Africa

Blinken said it was important from the U.S. perspective and the perspective of the U.S. Congress to focus on making…
Rivers Police Command parades deadly kidnappers, armed robbers and others arrested during recent operations in various parts of the state

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How to Stop the Kidnapping Epidemic in Nigeria

In Colombia, a country once notorious for kidnappings, security agencies have successfully employed geotagging. In one notable case, Colombian authorities…
FAAN asks passengers to make other plans for their trips as a result of strike by aviation unions in Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

Business

Memo to Tinubu: Unlocking Nigeria’s dormant $1 trillion asset

Several countries including the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Brazil, France, India, and China have successfully employed asset monetization…
Juan Micha, head coach of Equatorial Guinea, has said he is not satisfied with his team’s result against Nigeria in the ongoing AFCON.

Sports

I’m not excited by my team’s draw against Super Eagles – Equatorial Guinea coach Micha

The Nzalang Nacional were able to resist the offensive might of the Super Eagles, largely thanks to the great form…
Nigerian govt is collaborating with Abu Dhabi for supply of 14,000 qualified artisans to UAE.via a national framework- the SUPA programme,

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SUPA: FG unveils plans to send 14,000 skilled artisans to UAE

With the SUPA initiative, the Federal Government through the Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment and the Industrial Training Fund…
Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke declares three days mourning period for late Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja.

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COAS Lagbaja charges troops on sovereignty, territorial integrity of Nigeria

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has charged troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Army…
Prof. Eghosa Osaghae, DG, NIIA says the image of Nigeria, especially her leadership profile in the world, is growing strong again.

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Nigeria’s image, global leadership profile growing strong – NIIA DG

According to Osaghae, Nigeria is not just Africa’s biggest economy but also its biggest democracy and one of the leading…
SSAP-SDGs Adejoke Orelope - Adefulire endorses DOWA’s innovative In-Person Diaspora Internship Exchange Programme in Nigeria.

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SDGs: Orelope-Adefulire seeks accelerated implementation in 2024

The Presidential Aide made this call in a statement marking the commencement of the year 2024 and the ninth year…

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Nigeria’s FCCPC slams $110m fine on British American Tobacco over infractions

The amount was agreed upon after a mutual engagement between the Commission and BAT parties under the FCCPC’s Cooperation/Assistance Rules…
Group appeals to Nigerians to keep hope alive despite biting economic crunch, says violence not solutions to problems in the country.

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TNN: Protests, violence not solutions to challenges confronting Nigeria

Though he agreed that the economic situation in the country is not favourable, particularly, to the common man, Imran, however,…
SSAP-SDGs, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, EU, UNDP advocate use and adoption of INFFs to push climate action financing at COP28

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COP28: Orelope-Adefulire, EU, UNDP advocate use of INFF to push climate action

Princess Orelope-Adefulire made these remarks at a pivotal Climate Finance Side Event hosted by the Office of the Senior Special…
Tinubu to watch AFCON final in Cote d'Ivoire

Opinion

Nigeria’s crediting rating-bounce

Earlier in August, S&P Global Ratings volte-faced its outlook on Nigeria, revising the previous negative outlook to stable.
The management of KAYI Microfinance Bank Limited says the bank is also not affected by the NIBBS Circular on PSSP Operation in Nigeria

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KAYI Microfinance Bank not affected by NIBSS circular – Management

Kayi said it has a Tier 1 Microfinance Bank licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria, which allows it to…
Oando Clean Energy says it will roll out 12000 electric buses in Nigeria in line with the climate solution agenda of curbing carbon emissions

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Oando unveils plans to roll out 12000 electric buses in Nigeria

Dr Aionojie Irune, the President of the Oando Clean Energy, said the company was moved by the show of seriousness…
Nigeria at COP28: Separating the facts from fiction

Opinion

Nigeria at COP28: Separating the facts from fiction

Like former President Muhammadu Buhari and other African leaders who demanded fair deal and climate justice for Africa at previous…
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