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2027 Hajj: NAHCON begins training for licensed tour operators
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Katsina invests ₦4bn to modernise youth craft village
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Lagos installs boundary signposts to curb disputes with neighbouring states
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Diri unveils AI robotic tutors at Bayelsa Medical University
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2027: Adamawa is ‘Asiwaju state’ — Fintiri
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‘They Are Not Terrorists,’ Shehu Sani Says Over JIBWIS Viral Video
 Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has defended Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) following public outrage over a viral video showing boys chanting lyrics allegedly threatening attacks on churchgoers in Enugu State. Sani described the organisation as a group of well-behaved volunteers dedicated to humanitarian and moral causes, dismissing allegations portraying its members […] 
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Ebola: Nigeria Could Declare Outbreak Over By December 7 If No New Cases Emerge — Pate
 Health minister, Muhammad Pate, however, says any further case would require a fresh countdown in accordance with those criteria.
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Why Africa Cannot abandon Cuba
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Electricity firm explains planned six-day blackout
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NCA Demands Probe Into Viral Video Threatening Christians In Enugu, Jos
 The Northern Christian Association (NCA) has called on security agencies to investigate a viral video allegedly showing a young man leading boys in chants threatening attacks on Christians in Enugu State, describing the footage as a serious security concern. The association urged the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant […] 
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Refineries received 127 million barrels of crude in nine months – NUPRC
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How Nigerians can apply for Don Jazzy’s 2027 tech scholarship
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2027: CJN warns judges against conflicting orders
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FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Ikpeme motivates Flamingos ahead of Mexico clash
 Thursday’s encounter is a clash of former FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup bronze medallists. Nigeria picked up the bronze medals after a dramatic penalty-shootout win over Germany in the third 
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Trump makes remark about Nicki Minaj’s appearance, issues apology
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NUPRC Eyes Domestic Crude Swap, Aims For $4/b Cost Reduction For Local Refiners
 The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is considering a domestic crude swap framework that it says could cut refiners’ costs by an estimated $3 to $4 per barrel. The commission chief executive,  Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this on Monday in Lagos at the OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week 2026. Speaking on the theme, “Secure Energy, […] 
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Zamfara 2027: NDC Defends Marafa’s Resignation Remark, Says Statement Was Accountability, Not Weakness
   The Zamfara State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has defended its governorship aspirant, Senator Kabir Garba Marafa, over his recent comment that he would resign if he fails to tackle insecurity as governor. The party said the state government deliberately distorted Marafa’s statement during a DCL Hausa interview to gain political advantage. […] 
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STEP-X: Building Nigeria’s next generation of exporters, By Kabir Abdulsalam
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2027: Southern Kaduna Will Repay Tinubu, Uba Sani For Development — Gaiya, Ashafa
 The Chairman of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area, Hon. Bege Joseph Gaiya, and the Sardaunan Ikulu, Alhaji Isma’il Yusuf Ashafa, have expressed confidence that Southern Kaduna will reciprocate the developmental strides and political inclusion under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani by voting massively for them in the 2027 general elections. […] 
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Binari Attack: Northern Senators Demand Arrest, Prosecution of Perpetrators
 Northern senators on Monday expressed shock and grief over the banditry attack on Binari community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State last Friday, demanding the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. The senators, in a condolence statement signed by the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, commiserated with the […] 
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You can't hide Tinubu's failures with lies - ADC knocks APC
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Atiku challenges Shettima to address economy, not school records
 Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has faulted Vice-President Kashim Shettima over remarks about his educational background...
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Stocks Sustain Upward Trend As All Share Index Gains 1.65%
   The Nigerian equities market extended its bullish momentum on Monday, recording another strong gain as sustained buying interest strengthened investor sentiment across the bourse. The All-Share Index (ASI) gained 4,068.27 points, rising from 247,222.27 to 251,290.54, representing a 1.65 per cent increase. The advance reflects renewed investor confidence and sustained buying interest, with the […] 
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NELFUND better than US, UK student loan systems, says UNIBEN VC
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Tinubu vows to stem doctors’ japa, urges return of Nigerian medics
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Fani-Kayode arrives in South Africa, vows stronger ties
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See CGPA of UNILORIN graduate who won 2 scholarships
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Domestic Refiners Get 127m Barrels Crude In-country in 9 Months – NUPRC
 The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has disclosed that domestic refineries received more than 127 million barrels of Nigerian crude oil and condensate between January and September 2026, reflecting improvements in the implementation of the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCSO). The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this on Monday in her speech […] 
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Northern Christian leaders demand probe into threat video against christians in Enugu, Jos
 The Northern Christian Association (NCA) has condemned a viral video purportedly showing youths suspected to be Muslims chanting in Hausa...
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Atiku’s ADC owing salaries for over 12 months, APC PCC alleges
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Ebola Patient Arrives Safely In Switzerland, Husband Isolated – FG
   The Nigerian Ebola index patient and her husband have arrived safely in Switzerland, where she is receiving medical care at Geneva University Hospitals, while her spouse has been placed in isolation at the University Hospital Zurich. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this via his X handle […] 
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Gov Uzodimma proposes national media research centre in honour of Dokpesi
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Wike-led FCTA commited to quality healthcare, stronger medical institutions — Mahmoud
 The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has reaffirmed the commitment of the FCT Administration...
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OAU rejects ethnic discrimination allegations, defends admission policy
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NPFL: Atune savours Bendel Insurance's 'tough' win over Rivers United
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