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Ogun Indigenes, Sources Of Inspiration To Larger Society, Says Osifeso
The Aare Atunluse of Awori Kingdom and Chairman, Mapcotec Nigeria Limited, Aare (Surveyor) Dr. Segun Osifeso, has described Ogun State indigenes as men and women of honour who have displayed…
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APC’s Needless Vicious Policies Compound Nigerians’ Woeful Situation – ADC
APC’s Needless Vicious Policies Compound Nigerians’ Woeful Situation- AD … Says Nigerians Suffering Today More Than Any Other Time In History ….Inaugurates Party Policy, Manifesto Committee …. Calls For Safe…
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Rural electrification: Nigerian Govt delivers 100kWp solar mini-grid in Damau Kaduna
The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, has completed and commissioned a 100-kilowatt-peak solar mini-grid in Damau, a rural community in the Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State. In a statement released at the weekend, REA said the move is part of the government’s effort to expand sustainable energy access and improve […] Rural electrification: Nigerian Govt delivers 100kWp solar mini-grid in Damau Kaduna
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Anambra Schools, Public Offices, Markets Defy Fake IPOB Threat, Open for Business on Monday
Traders at the Onitsha Main Market on Monday opened their shops to customers in defiance of the threat from the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, ordering a total lockdown of the entire Southeastern Nigeria. Recall that the market had remained closed for the past one week, in line with the directive of the state governor, […]
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Rosenior says will not rush Estevao return from Brazil
"He's going through a really difficult time for personal reasons, he's on compassionate leave," Rosenior told a pre-match press conference on Monday. The post Rosenior says will not rush Estevao return from Brazil appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Snakebite crisis in Gombe: Rising costs push farmers towards traditional remedies
Snakebite deaths in Gombe State exposed the rising cost of anti-snake venom drugs, as families turned to traditional remedies that often failed to save lives.
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Do traditional snake repellent plants actually work? Wildlife expert weighs in
A Nigerian wildlife expert addressed claims that plants like bitter kola and lemongrass repelled snakes, sparking debate after singer Nanyah’s tragic death.
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US releases list of African countries to avoid in 2026
The United States has listed eight African countries under its Level 4 travel advisory for 2026. America has warned its citizens against all travel to the countries.
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Fixing Nigeria’s Supply Chains Could Unlock Billions, Transform Economy — RBSN
A new report by Rome Business School Nigeria has sounded a strong admonition that Nigeria’s economic growth, food security and industrial future are being held back by weak and fragmented…
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Sunderland’s £21m star Simon Adingra snapped up by AS Monaco
Adingra joined Sunderland from Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer of 2025 for a reported fee in the region of £21 million (around €24 million), signing a long-term contract until 2030.
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Anambra market leaders hail Onitsha Main Market traders for reopening shops on Monday
Anuna and Nwankwo said that although not all the shops were open on Monday, they were optimistic that by next Monday and subsequent Mondays, trading would return to normal. The post Anambra market leaders hail Onitsha Main Market traders for reopening shops on Monday appeared first on Vanguard News.
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2026 budget: N19.65bn set for health sector, not N68m — Ekiti govt
“The selective focus on N68 million is therefore a misrepresentation of the same budget document... The post 2026 budget: N19.65bn set for health sector, not N68m — Ekiti govt appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Benue killings: Suspects plead not guilty to terrorism charges
Nine suspects linked to the deadly Yelwata attack in Benue State pleaded not guilty to a 57-count terrorism charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-killings-suspects-plead-not-guilty-to-terrorism-charges/
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Epstein files point to potential trafficking of girls despite official claims — Reports
The release of more than three million files related to convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, has raised questions about other men’s possible involvement The post Epstein files point to potential trafficking of girls despite official claims — Reports appeared first on Tribune Online.
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A Wedding Dress Does Not Make a Child a Wife
If she were your daughter, would you marry her at thirteen? Not someone else’s child in a distant village. Yours. Would you take the notebook from her hands, wrap her in lace, and call it destiny? We defend child marriage with familiar words. Culture. Tradition. Faith. Protection. But when you strip away the poetry, what […]
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Transfer: Anietie Uko announces departure from Akwa United
Anietie Uko has left Nigeria National League, NNL, side Akwa United, DAILY POST reports. He is reported to be nearing a move abroad. Uko announced his departure in a farewell message on the club’s social media. The experience midfielder expressed his desire to see the Promise Keepers secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, […] Transfer: Anietie Uko announces departure from Akwa United
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Oyo Turns 50 As Insecurity, Kingship Crisis Persist in Iresa-Adu
As Oyo State marks its 50th anniversary, residents of Iresa-Adu, a major border town in Surulere Local Government Area, say celebrations ring hollow amid growing security concerns and the continued…
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Wahab Okoya under fire for claiming ‘Nigeria is better’
He explained that while Nigerians who live in the country may not see the changes, they are noticed by those who travel abroad often...
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What To Know About Measles Rubella Vaccine
The Lagos State Government will launch a 10-day measles-rubella vaccination campaign from January 27 to February 5, 2026.  The goal is to eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases while improving child health outcomes. Dr. Akinu Adola, coordinator of the Lagos State Immunization Program, said the program will target nearly 10.5 million children aged nine months to 14 years […] The post What To Know About Measles Rubella Vaccine appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Transfer deadline day: Arsenal announce deal for Kamara
Arsenal, on Monday, announced that Osman Kamara has joined Championship club, Blackburn Rovers, on a permanent transfer. Kamara joined the Gunners in May 2014 and eventually signed his first professional contract with the Premier League North London club in June 2024. The 19-year-old has made a total of 77 appearances for Arsenal’s Academy between the […] Transfer deadline day: Arsenal announce deal for Kamara
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Revealed: Why DStv and GOtv subscription prices won't change
Canal+ reassures DStv subscribers of no immediate price hikes, as it merges content with MultiChoice and reviews Showmax to enhance streaming offerings.
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Urban Inflation And The Changing Lagos Basket
Lagos is a city that edits its shopping list in real time. As transport, power and food costs climb, households do not simply buy less of everything. They reshuffle, protect The post Urban Inflation And The Changing Lagos Basket appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Abba Kabir Yusuf: From Protégé to Turncoat
I first met Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf some years ago at the Maitama residence of the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. It was a tense evening. The election tribunal had just annulled the victory that brought Yusuf to office. He sat quietly, visibly shaken, while his mentor […]
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Celestial church members kick as James. Brown, shares video of himself dressed in a female attire in church
Celestial Church members condemned James Brown's viral video wearing a female sutana during prayers, clarifying it was for success, not deliverance.
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Over 100 deaths averted as soldiers evacuate suspected bomb from church premises in Abia
Over 100 persons would have lost their lives following the discovery of an object suspected to be a bomb at the United Evangelical Church, Ehere/Umuola, Ogbor Hill, Aba, Abia State. The post Over 100 deaths averted as soldiers evacuate suspected bomb from church premises in Abia appeared first on Vanguard News.
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inDrive celebrates drivers across Nigeria, hosts appreciation event
nDrive, a leading global ride-hailing platform operating in nine African countries, hosted the drivers on its platform at an appreciation event held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Fame Lagos, Mayfair Hall, Purple Mall, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. The event, designed to celebrate and recognise the dedication, professionalism, and everyday impact of drivers on its […] inDrive celebrates drivers across Nigeria, hosts appreciation event
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FCT: Reschedule your planned protest, Police urge NLC
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force has advised the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), FCT Council, to The post FCT: Reschedule your planned protest, Police urge NLC appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Murtala Muhammed’s simplicity led to his assassination – Daughter
Murtala Muhammed’s daughter reveals how his simple lifestyle and rejection of heavy security directly contributed to his assassination in February 1976. Read More: https://punchng.com/murtala-muhammeds-simplicity-led-to-his-assassination-daughter/
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Again, Peter Obi rejects VP role, declares 2027 presidential Bid
However, ADC is also considering other well-known politicians for the presidential ticket, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of
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Simba, LAPO MFB partner to expand asset financing for mobility entrepreneurs
Simba Group, the exclusive distributor of TVS Tricycles (popularly known as Keke) and motorcycles in Nigeria, has entered into a strategic partnership with LAPO Microfinance Bank to unlock wider access The post Simba, LAPO MFB partner to expand asset financing for mobility entrepreneurs appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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What It Means That Nigeria Is a Top Global Contributor to Growth — and Why It Matters
Nigeria has been ranked among the top global contributors to growth in 2026, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting that the country will account for about 1.5 % of global real GDP growth this year, placing it sixth in the world among the economies driving global expansion. Read more about Business This may sound like […] This article What It Means That Nigeria Is a Top Global Contributor to Growth — and Why It Matters appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.
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Onitsha traders defy IPOB sit-at-home, partially reopen market after Soludo’s threat
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State ordered the closure of the market when he visited last week and observed that shops were closed in compliance with IPOB’s sit-at-home. The post Onitsha traders defy IPOB sit-at-home, partially reopen market after Soludo’s threat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Oyo govt to project African heritage through Adeyipo research centre
Adebowale added that the centre was designed to cater to both rural and urban users... The post Oyo govt to project African heritage through Adeyipo research centre appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Remmy Gold and the Art of Cultural Takeover: Inside the KSA Mega Prediction Festival
On January 3rd, the KSA Mega Prediction Festival did more than entertain, it announced itself as a cultural moment. The lights, the music, the packed venue, and the viral aftershocks…
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Dangote signs major gas deal with NNPC, here’s what it means for Nigerians
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has entered into gas supply agreements with the NNPC Limited to meet the energy needs of three of its key subsidiaries.
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Rev. Esiri Kesiena finally speaks on Pastor Kingsley’s tattoo (Video)
A Christian cleric, Esiri Kesiena, has shared his perspective on the recent controversy surrounding Kingsley Okonkwo after the latter openly announced that he drew tattoos on his body. Rev. Kesiena addressed the issue during a recent teaching, where he explained from a scriptural standpoint why getting a tattoo is not necessarily a sin, while also […]
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