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Insecurity: APC knocks opposition, rejects Tinubu resignation call
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Self-help on insecurity, the Ohuhu, Abia way as solution, by Adekunle Adekoya
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Ending South Africa’s xenophobic attacks
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The cold mathematics of capital: Why media hyperbole is the greatest threat to the new Olokola vision
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UAE boosts WHO response to Ebola outbreak in Africa
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Kogi APC stakeholders insist Abejide won transparent primary
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Our sister, Ruth first, by Owei Lakemfa
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Ekiti Decides: Police secure election materials across LGs, INEC ready
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Congo’s Mukau mocks ‘old’ Ronaldo after Portugal draw
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Concerns grow as Rivers lawmakers halt legislative activity
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DMO targets N1.2tn via major bond reopenings
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French mobility programme attracts 2,000 Nigerian students
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Ex-INEC boss Yakubu assumes duty as Nigeria’s ambassador to Qatar
 Yakubu was accorded a warm reception by officials of the Qatari government and members of the African diplomatic corps on arrival at the Middle East country on Wednesday. 
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2027: Ogun APC chieftain decamps to PDP, backs Adebutu’s governorship bid
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Lady faults traditional ruler over news of Alexx Ekubo's wife's alleged pregnancy
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New York police report gunshots in Times Square, no injuries
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Experts seek safer treatment for fibroids
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His life exemplified resilience – Gov Otti pays glowing tribute to Alex Ekubo
 The Abia State Governor described the death of a renowned Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, as a profound loss to Abia, Nigeria’s entertainment industry and millions of admirers across the world. 
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Ogun dismisses letter nominating five princes for Awujale stool
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Police disrupt suspected bandit logistics network, arrest suspect in Kwara
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Reps disown female legislative mentorship programme
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Gombe varsity sets 18-year age limit for 2026 admissions
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Otedola raises stake in First HoldCo to 20.42% after N30bn share acquisition
 “The private placement has been completed and Otedola acquired about 680.8 million shares, investing nearly N30 billion in the HoldCo. Another institutional investor took up most of the remaining shares,” a source familiar with the transaction disclosed. 
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Lagos task force apprehends 226 beggars in enforcement drive
 The beggars were apprehended by operatives of Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Task Force, alongside the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps during a statewide enforcement operation on Thursday. 
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Uzor Arukwe Explains Silence Following Alexx Ekubo’s Death
 Nigerian actor, filmmaker and producer Uzor Arukwe has opened up about his silence following the death of his colleague, Alex Ekubo. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Arukwe said he stayed quiet because he struggled to find the right words. He explained that some losses are difficult to process and leave people hoping the news is […] 
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Bafana Bafana coach Broos Hugo identifies key factor behind South Africa's result, video
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Breaking: Jubilation as Tinubu makes strong appointment
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Ecuador grants foreign troops immunity in anti-crime crackdown
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Anambra unveils grassroots initiative to end HIV by 2030
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Ghana Pushes For Concrete Slavery Reparations
   Ghana on Thursday hosted a landmark international conference aimed at advancing slavery reparations and transforming growing global support for reparatory justice into concrete commitments for descendants of victims of the transatlantic slave trade. The three-day conference, taking place in Accra, follows the adoption of a historic United Nations resolution on slavery reparations in March, […] 
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Awujale: Ogun govt, Olisa disown viral letter naming five princes
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INEC Set For Saturday’s Ekiti Governorship, Bye-Elections In Six States
   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is fully prepared to conduct the governorship and bye-elections scheduled to hold on Saturday. The elections include the Ekiti State Governorship Election as well as bye-elections in Dawaki Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency in Kano State, and Zuru State Constituency in Kebbi State. Other bye-elections will hold in […] 
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Plateau mentally challenged nursing mother reunites with family after rehabilitation
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Real Madrid move ‘huge step’ up, says Cucurella
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Video: ‘I was nervous’ – Tems performs at Obama Center
 Tems shared the stage with a star-studded lineup that included Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Common, Bono, The Edge, Marc Anthony and The Roots, with attendees responding enthusiastically throughout the programme.
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Obi seeks transparency in Nigeria’s borrowing, cites S’Africa’s $1bn loan
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