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Police arrest nine over violence in Jigawa
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Petro fears ‘civil war’ in Colombia after alleged electoral fraud
 Petro said June's runoff election involved "algorithmic, systemic electoral fraud on an enormous volume of votes," allegedly orchestrated from abroad against his ally, Ivan Cepeda.
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Lagos ready for  2026 CAF Awards – Sanwo-Olu
 "We are honoured that Lagos has been chosen to host this prestigious event. We are ready to showcase the best of our city and our country to Africa and the rest of the world," the governor said. 
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Nigerian stock market opens week on positive note as investors gain N288bn
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Transfer: Fight for your shirt – Wilshere tells Arsenal star not to leave Arteta’s side
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Trump says Iran facing ‘last chance before decapitation’
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Osun election: I won’t allow rigging as chief security officer – Gov Adeleke warns Tinubu
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BBNaija S11: Sheba defeats housemates, makes history as first female HoH
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Oyo sets deadline for waste bin compliance
 The Commissioner noted that the initiative was part of the government’s renewed efforts to strengthen environmental sanitation and ensure proper waste management across Oyo State. 
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EPL: They’re clear favourites – Stelling names team to win title
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Transfer: ‘Top guy, amazing’ – Kai Havertz on Arsenal’s new summer signing
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Bill Clinton, Mogadishu Set Up Women’s Football Final As CDS Youth Championship Begins
 The 2026 Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Abuja Military Barracks Youth Sports Championship got off to an exciting start on Monday, with military barracks across the Federal Capital Territory battling for early honours in football, basketball and volleyball. Organised by Defence Headquarters Nigeria, the championship is taking place at the Mogadishu Cantonment Sports Complex and […] 
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NPA expects 39 cargo ships at Lagos ports this week
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See the latest cooking gas prices in Lagos and Enugu
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Mr P alleges Jude Okoye threatened him over US property dispute
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Get married in your 30s – Falz tells youths
 He stated that most young people feel pressured to marry by society, adding that one's 20s are for exploring and enjoying life, not marriage. 
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Parishioners demand justice after Kogi Catholic cleric found stabbed to death
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Osun poll: ‘IGP ordered our party member’s detention’ — Accord Party alleges 
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The Revolving Door At No. 10
 Has number 10 Downing Street become a slaughter slab for the political careers of British prime ministers? On average, six PMs have spent roughly 1.6 years in that office in the last 10 years. This even looks glossy if we consider Liz Truss, who ghosted in and out of that revolving door in just about […] 
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Oyo panel seeks public memoranda on school abduction probe
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Tragedy as Kefee’s widower Teddy Don-Momoh's 2nd wife dies weeks after welcoming their 1st child
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WAFCON 2026: Cameroon becomes first team to qualify for quarter-finals
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‘Osun is bleeding’ – Adeleke tells Tinubu not to let Oyetola set state on fire
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I am visually challenged – Maureen Okpoko cries out
 Maureen also called on bloggers, colleagues and friends to come to her aid, asking for prayers and words of encouragement.  
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NNL: Jigawa Golden Stars head coach, Abdullahi Adamu resigns
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Transfer: Vinicius Jr offered €22m to snub Arsenal move
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NNPC releases new petrol prices after MRS and depots
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Ex-JAMB Registrar Oloyede reflects on decade in office, cites lower UTME costs, transparency reforms
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Transfer: Six players arrive Chelsea’s pre-season camp in Hong Kong
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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Tuesday morning
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PTDF Pushes for Accurate, Accountable Oil & Gas Journalism
 The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has urged journalists to deliver accurate, accountable reporting on Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, even as it concluded a capacity-building programme in Lagos that trained about 50 media practitioners to better understand and communicate the industry’s technical and policy complexities. Speaking during the Capacity-Building Programme for Journalists and Media […] 
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New JAMB registrar unveils five-pillar reform agenda
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Osumuo v Udeaja and fundamental nature of right to fair hearing (1)
 The history of human rights dates back to creation itself being part of the inalienable heritage of mankind. The birth of a person presumes his right to life and to continue to live. So long as he is alive, he should be allowed to speak and to have his cause heard,
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Osun 2026: Adeleke’s campaign organisation petitions human rights commission, seeks release of detained supporters
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Grooming Africa’s Next Set Of Unicorns: Tinubu’s Big Agenda For Health Tech
 By Muhammad Ali Pate The global economy is changing in ways that are easy to underestimate. For much of the last century, economic leadership rested on natural resources, manufacturing and, later, information technology. Today, another source of advantage is emerging. The convergence of health, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, data and digital technologies is creating new industries, […] 
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Otedola’s N222bn First HoldCo Buy Signals Strong Outlook – Analysts
 The chairman of First Holdco Plc, Femi Otedola’s latest N222.20 billion investment in the Company has been described by market analysts as a strong vote of confidence in the financial services group’s transformation strategy and future earnings potential. According to a regulatory filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the chairman acquired an additional 1.77 […] 
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