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FG, Meta plan AI academy to boost Nigeria’s tech talent
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Nigerian traders seek China’s support for cataract outreach, AI training
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Support private universities, Baze varsity VC urges govt
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Son hacks mother to death in Ondo
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JUST IN: Nigeria’s headline inflation falls to 15.43% in July
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‘I miss having a wife’, Kunle Omisore opens up
Omisore revealed that even though he is no longer holding on to it, the hurt from his divorce remains with him.
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5 farmers drown as canoe capsizes in Niger
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INEC dismisses ghost, hired voters claims in Osun election
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Over 55% of Kano govt’s 1,557 projects completed – Commissioner
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Bayelsa governor: No regrets choosing Akpe as deputy
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Osun poll: Adeleke campaign begins headcount of electoral violence victims
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Son allegedly hacks 60-year-old mother to death in Ondo
— Police recover machete, arrest fleeing suspect By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, Samuel Akoade, for allegedly hacking his 60-year-old mother, Olufunke Amoo, to death in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the […] The post Son allegedly hacks 60-year-old mother to death in Ondo appeared first on Vanguard News.
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JAMB sets August 31 deadline for candidates yet to accept admissions
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Flooding: FCTA reviews 47-yr old Master Plan, blames scavengers, ageing infrastructure
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Becomes Sony’s Highest-Grossing Film
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has continued its strong box-office run, becoming Sony Pictures’ highest-grossing film after topping the North American charts for a third consecutive weekend. The Tom Holland and Zendaya-led superhero film earned $70 million domestically over the weekend, bringing its North American total to $785.8 million after 17 days in cinemas. The latest […]
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Over 200 professors, academics leave KASU over poor conditions – ASUU
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‘We Removed Him’ — New Edo Speaker Accuses Agbebaku of Poor Leadership, Corruption
The newly elected Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Yekini Idiaye, has accused his predecessor, Blessing Agbebaku, of poor leadership and corruption, saying lawmakers removed him because his leadership style was hindering the work of government. Idiaye, who represents Akoko-Edo Constituency I and is a third-term lawmaker, emerged Speaker on Monday following Agbebaku’s […] The post ‘We Removed Him’ — New Edo Speaker Accuses Agbebaku of Poor Leadership, Corruption appeared first on OsunDefender.
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NDLEA destroys N301bn worth of illicit drugs in Lagos
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Why I resigned as Edo Assembly Speaker – Agbebaku
Agbebaku who reaffirmed his loyalty to the party and to the state, urged his supporters to “remain calm and to continue to believe in the greater good and the development of democracy in the state.”
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Keyamo writes IATA over Osubi Airport code
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Premier League: Why Arsenal are now title favourites following Community Shield win over Man City
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Ayra Starr’s ‘Starrgirl’ Tops Billboard’s New Music Poll
Nigerian Afropop star Ayra Starr has topped Billboard’s latest new music poll with her third studio album, Starrgirl. The 16-track project emerged as listeners’ favourite new release in a poll conducted by Billboard, finishing ahead of new music from artists including KATSEYE, Phoebe Bridgers, Troye Sivan and Becky G. Starrgirl secured more than 87 per […]
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Alaafin urges Yoruba in diaspora to reconnect with tradition
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has urged Yoruba people in the diaspora to reconnect with their The post Alaafin urges Yoruba in diaspora to reconnect with tradition appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Adeleke-aligned LG chairman seeks to occupy council secretariat after Accord’s governorship victory
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FG writes IATA, requests change of Osubi airport code
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FG asks IATA to change Osubi airport code
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Pastor Enenche issues strong warning on Sheikh Jingir's claim against Christians
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York University Students Raise Concerns Over Lord’s Chosen Recruitment Activities On Campus
Some students at York University have raised concerns online about the presence and activities of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries on campus, with some describing the church as a “cult.” The concerns emerged after students alleged that members of the church had increased their activities around the university, approaching students and inviting them to […]
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LG crisis: Police warn against forceful takeover of secretariats
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — The Osun State Police Command has warned individuals and groups against any attempt to forcefully take over local government secretariats in the state. The warning followed reports of alleged plans by some members of the Accord Party to take over the administration and premises of some local government councils […] The post LG crisis: Police warn against forceful takeover of secretariats appeared first on Vanguard News.
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FULL LIST: 3 Big Brother Naija Housemates Who Voluntarily Left the Show and Why
Voluntary exits remain rare in BBNaija, with only three confirmed cases involving housemates from the main show. The first came in 2021, followed by another in 2025, before the latest departure in 2026. The circumstances ranged from medical concerns that required further evaluation to personal matters that required a housemate to leave the competition. One […] The post FULL LIST: 3 Big Brother Naija Housemates Who Voluntarily Left the Show and Why appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Adeleke Campaign Council Begins Review of Electoral Violence
The Imole Campaign Council, the campaign group of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has commenced a post-election review of the Osun State governorship election and directed its structures across the state’s 30 local government areas to document victims of election-related violence. The council announced the exercise in a statement issued on Monday, August 17, by […] The post Adeleke Campaign Council Begins Review of Electoral Violence appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Middle Belt Forum rejects land allocation for cattle ranching
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Nigeria’s 27-Year Democratic Journey: Edo’s ‘Hammer House Of Crisis’ Endures
The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. For those who grew up watching the spine-chilling “Hammer House of Horror” series, the title evoked a world in which one frightening episode often gave way to another. In Edo State, however, the recurring drama has been political rather than fictional, with the State House of Assembly repeatedly moving from one leadership crisis to another. […] The post Nigeria’s 27-Year Democratic Journey: Edo’s ‘Hammer House Of Crisis’ Endures appeared first on The News Chronicle.
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‘Wike didn’t cause Abuja flooding – FCT Minister’s aide replies critics
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Imole Campaign Council Begins Post-Election Review, Orders Documentation Of Electoral Violence Victims
  The Imole Campaign Council has commenced a comprehensive post-election review following the conclusion of the Osun State Governorship Election. The statement was signed by Pelumi Olajengbesi, Esq., Spokesperson of the Imole Campaign Council on monday . As part of the exercise, the Campaign Council has directed its structures across the 30 local government areas […]
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