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Osun to probe extrajudicial killings after poll – Adeleke
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Police arrest man for Qur’an desecration in Kebbi
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Gunmen abduct 14 passengers in Benue, five rescued
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Amnesty initiates online petition against Fadahunsi over ‘kill Accord’ comment
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Osun poll: Police deploy helicopters, drones, MOPOL for Saturday’s election
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Kano has 875,593 out-of-school children – Official
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Kano CJ reviews 82 awaiting-trial cases, orders release of seven inmates
The Chief Judge of Kano State, Hon. Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, has reviewed the cases of 82 awaiting-trial persons (ATPs) during a jail delivery The post Kano CJ reviews 82 awaiting-trial cases, orders release of seven inmates appeared first on Tribune Online.
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102-year-old man dies after alleged assault at pub
A 102-year-old great-grandfather has died in hospital days after he was allegedly assaulted at a pub in Cwmbran, South Wales. The post 102-year-old man dies after alleged assault at pub appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Gunmen Abduct 14 Passengers, Police Rescue Five in Fresh Benue Attack
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. Gunmen have abducted 14 passengers travelling along the Otukpo–Adoka road in Benue State, with the police confirming the rescue of five victims. The incident occurred on Thursday night when an 18-seater commercial bus travelling from Enugu State to Abuja was reportedly ambushed along the Ankpechi–Omutele axis of Ohimini Local Government Area. A resident, Ochai, who […] The post Gunmen Abduct 14 Passengers, Police Rescue Five in Fresh Benue Attack appeared first on The News Chronicle.
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Meet new US Consul General in Lagos, Brandon Hudspeth
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Son, Mother Allegedly Hire Assassin to Kill Father in Kano
Nura Usman and his mother, Izzatu Aminu, are facing charges of conspiracy and attempted murder at a Magistrate Court sitting in Nomansland in Kano. The defendants are accused of plotting to kill Nura’s father, Alhaji Usman Shanono, at Dantsinke Quarters in Kano. They allegedly hired an assassin and paid him ₦500,000 to carry out the […]
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How Nigeria’s Betting Boom Mirrors A Bigger Global Shift Toward Data-Driven Fandom
Nigerian sports fans have gone from arguing about match odds at motor parks to running full statistical models on their phones before a bet is ever placed. That shift happened fast. Sports betting here has grown into an industry worth an estimated $2 billion, with roughly 60 million Nigerians aged 18 to 40 engaging with […]
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Why Tinubu deserves re-election in 2027 — Karimi
The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sunday Steve Karimi, has called on Nigerians to support the re-election of President Bola The post Why Tinubu deserves re-election in 2027 — Karimi appeared first on Tribune Online.
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FG Empowers 18,510 Trained Artisans With Starter Packs — Full List of Skills Covered
Thousands of Nigerians walked out of a hall in the capital this week carrying more than certificates. They left with welding machines, sewing kits, catering equipment and grinding tools, the physical proof of a promise the Federal Government has been chasing for years: turning idle warehouse stock into working businesses. The Federal Government, through the […] The post FG Empowers 18,510 Trained Artisans With Starter Packs — Full List of Skills Covered appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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“You are the cause of this madness”: Jowizaza’s sister drags him amid father’s kidnapping crisis, makes bold claims
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BBNaija 11: Barry explains why he chose Goddessa over Neche
Barry disclosed this on Thursday during a conversation with Goddessa, who questioned whether his feelings for her were genuine or mainly driven by sexual attraction. The post BBNaija 11: Barry explains why he chose Goddessa over Neche appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Africa Needs More Youth In Parliament – Oyewole
The Secretary-General of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL), Amb. ’Dapo Oyewole, has called for greater youth representation in African parliaments, stressing the need for deliberate training, mentorship and expanded opportunities for young people to participate in governance. Oyewole made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the Legislative Mentorship Initiative […]
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#OsunDecides2026: Yiaga evaluates INEC’s preparedness, election materials deployment in LGAs
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NAFDAC declares deleject needles safe after investigation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has declared Deleject Disposable Needles safe for The post NAFDAC declares deleject needles safe after investigation appeared first on Tribune Online.
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CDCFIB ongoing recruitment not postponed, FG clarifies
The Federal Government has dismissed reports that the ongoing recruitment exercise by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration The post CDCFIB ongoing recruitment not postponed, FG clarifies appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Kebbi attack: IGP Disu orders intensified hunt for perpetrators
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FG urges wealthy Nigerians, organisations to build fire stations
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Diiadem Blames Herself Over Dabota Lawson, Ehi Ogbebor Feud
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. Beauty entrepreneur and the RHOL star Adeola “Diiadem” Adeyemi posted a new message on Instagram after days of an open feud with former friend Dabota Lawson and interior designer Ehi Ogbebor. In the post, Diiadem wrote that she holds herself most responsible for the situation: “the person I blame the most is still me.” She […] The post Diiadem Blames Herself Over Dabota Lawson, Ehi Ogbebor Feud appeared first on The News Chronicle.
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Justin Waller’s age, height, birthday, family, net worth
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2.8 million out-of school children in Adamawa, Borno, Yobe require emergency – Haske
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43 emotional songs about letting someone go and moving on with your life
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FCSC begins online accreditation for senior officers’ promotion exercise
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has commenced the online accreditation exercise for candidates participating in the promotion exercise for The post FCSC begins online accreditation for senior officers’ promotion exercise appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Former Boxer Prichard Colón Dies At 33
      Former professional boxer Prichard Colón has died at the age of 33, eleven years after sustaining life-altering head injuries during a 2015 bout.   His father, Richard Colón, announced his passing in a social media statement on Thursday, expressing gratitude to supporters for years of prayers and love.   Colón, who was […]
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Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Zuma Rock
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. The post Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Zuma Rock appeared first on The News Chronicle.
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My daughter said her birthday wish out loud — My husband and friend went pale
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Jamie Foxx Sparks Reactions After Tennis Photos Reveal His Fuller Stomach
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Australia explains final pledge foreigners make before receiving citizenship
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Dangote Refinery Just Landed $2.5bn From AFC-Led Investors — Here’s What It Means
Lagos has a new headline number to talk about: $2.5 billion. That’s how much Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has raised in fresh equity, in a private placement led by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). The offer was oversubscribed 3.7 times over, and the company is calling it Africa’s largest publicly disclosed primary […] The post Dangote Refinery Just Landed $2.5bn From AFC-Led Investors — Here’s What It Means appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Dollar to Naira Today: CBN and Black Market Rates for August 14, 2026
The naira opened Friday, August 14, 2026, more or less where it left off, steady, unhurried, and still trading with that familiar gap between what the banks quote and what you’ll actually pay a street dealer for cash dollars. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the Central Bank of Nigeria’s benchmark rate settled at […] The post Dollar to Naira Today: CBN and Black Market Rates for August 14, 2026 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Inside the Air Force One Decoy Plot: How Trump Really Left Turkey in a Catering Truck
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GTBank Doubles Quarterly International Spending Limit to $40,000 — Here’s What You Can Pay For
Guaranty Trust Bank has just handed its naira cardholders a lot more room to spend abroad. The bank raised its quarterly international spending limit to $40,000, doubling the $20,000 cap that had only been in place since August 10. GTBank broke the news to customers directly, in a plain email that didn’t waste words: “Dear […] The post GTBank Doubles Quarterly International Spending Limit to $40,000 — Here’s What You Can Pay For appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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