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"Leaked private video": BBNaija's Isabella finally breaks silence
Isabella opens up about her anxiety amid controversies, thanking fans for support with a ₦50,000 giveaway, following the release of explicit videos linked to her.
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FULL LIST: Ogun Candidate Emerges Top Scorer In 2026 UTME With 372 Marks
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the list of top-performing candidates in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), featuring candidates who scored between 367 and 372 marks. The list was unveiled during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja on Monday. Below is the verified ranking […]
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Woman allegedly beats 9-yr-old stepdaughter to death in Enugu
"We will be pressing for thorough and expedited investigation to ensure that justice is not just done, but done really fast" The post Woman allegedly beats 9-yr-old stepdaughter to death in Enugu appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Wike Says Rainbow Coalition Will Focus On Strongholds In Rivers
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the emerging Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State, ahead of the 2027 elections would shape its political strategy around areas where it commands electoral strength. Speaking after an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja ahead of the third anniversary of President Bola Tinubu, […]
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APC screens 158 aspirants for 24 House of Assembly tickets in Kwara
The Chairman of the Screening Committee, Success Musa, attributed the high number of aspirants to the acceptability, popularity and internal democracy within the party. The post APC screens 158 aspirants for 24 House of Assembly tickets in Kwara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ilebaye’s father breaks silence on alleged assault
The father of former Big Brother Naija winner, Ilebaye, Mr Odinia Emmanuel Godson, has spoken publicly about the incident that allegedly led to the physical assault and domestic violence against his daughter. In a confession video that has since gone viral and was shared by a journalist on her Facebook page, Mr. Godson explained the […] Ilebaye’s father breaks silence on alleged assault
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Three LNRBDA staff hospitalised as union protest turns violent in Ilorin
At least three staff of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority (LNRBDA), Ilorin, were on Monday hospitalised during a violent disruption of activities... The post Three LNRBDA staff hospitalised as union protest turns violent in Ilorin appeared first on Tribune Online.
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We Can’t Raise N10m Ransom For 11 Abducted Victims, Kaduna Community Cries Out
Residents of Gadanaji community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State have appealed for urgent intervention after bandits demanded N10 million ransom for the release of 11 residents abducted during a deadly attack. Some residents of the community, who spoke with our correspondent on Monday, called on government authorities, security agencies and well-meaning Nigerians […]
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Mystery deepens over disappearance of three-year-old boy in Ondo community
Tension and uncertainty have continued to mount in Ode-Irele, headquarters of Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State, following the mysterious disappearance of a three-year-old boy, Adeola Olayemi. The toddler, said to be a pupil of a private nursery and primary school in the community, reportedly vanished under unclear circumstances that have left residents disturbed [...]
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The Homeland Security Appointment Debate: Why Nigeria Must Avoid Institutional Overlap
By Damilola Ajasa The appointment of a Special Adviser on Homeland Security by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has generated significant public debate. While every government has the right to innovate and strengthen its security architecture, it is equally important to ask whether new structures genuinely address institutional gaps or merely duplicate responsibilities already assigned to […]
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One million admitted out of two million UTME candidates in 2025
JAMB has released the full UTME 2025 admissions data. See the detailed breakdown of how 1 million candidates were admitted out of 2 million applicants. Read More: https://punchng.com/one-million-admitted-out-of-two-million-utme-candidates-in-2025/
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Watch how an emotional father fainted after his children renovated his apartment
A young Nigerian lady has shared an hilarious moment her father fainted three times after seeing the new look and renovation his children did on his apartment.
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Troops kill terrorist, recover supplies in Adamawa ambush
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have killed a Boko Haram terrorist and recovered assorted logistics supplies during an ambush in Adamawa State... The post Troops kill terrorist, recover supplies in Adamawa ambush appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Adeleke deposes Osun monarch convicted in USA over fraud
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo  Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has finally deposed the Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede following his conviction and eventual imprisonment over for fraud. The monarch was convicted of tax fraud by a United States District Court in the Northern District of Ohio, United States of America on August 26, 2025 […] The post Adeleke deposes Osun monarch convicted in USA over fraud appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Former Niger SUBEB chairman regains freedom after seven months in captivity
A former Chairman of the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board, Alhaji Alhassan Bawa-Niworo, has regained freedom after spending seven months in the custody of bandits. Bawa-Niworo was abducted on September 29, 2025, along the New Bussa-Mokwa Road while travelling to Minna, the Niger State capital. Confirming his release on Monday, the victim’s eldest son, [...]
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INEC To Mobilise Over 1.4m Corps Members For 2027 Elections
INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, noted that corps members have consistently formed the backbone of INEC’s election operations since 1999. The post INEC To Mobilise Over 1.4m Corps Members For 2027 Elections appeared first on Channels Television.
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Opinion: NDC convention and Nigeria’s search for humane politics
Good governance advocate Kalu Okoronkwo examines the NDC convention in Abuja, where talks of unity, Obi–Kwankwaso alignment, and humane politics stir hope and doubt.
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Court jails man nine years for cryptocurrency fraud in Lagos
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced one Taofeek Daniel Oriola to nine years imprisonment for money laundering linked to fraudulent cryptocurrency transactions. According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Oriola was arraigned and convicted on Monday, May 11, 2026, before the court by the […] Court jails man nine years for cryptocurrency fraud in Lagos
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Afenifere must be united, speak with one voice – Fasoranti
The National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has appealed that all must be done to ensure that the group remains indivisible. Fasoranti, who stated this on Monday during the celebration of his centenary birthday, urged members to put aside their differences for the unity of the group. According to the […] Afenifere must be united, speak with one voice – Fasoranti
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Court throws out Alaba traders’ rights suit against Police
An Ikeja High Court in Lagos State has dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by two traders and union leaders at Alaba International Market, ruling that... The post Court throws out Alaba traders’ rights suit against Police appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Lafarge Africa Transforms lives of 100 persons with disabilities through D2A programme
In Nigeria, over 25 million people are estimated to be living with disabilities, many of whom face daily barriers to education, employment, and economic independence. For many, the challenge is not a lack of ability, but a lack of access. At Lafarge Africa Plc, this reality is not ignored, it is being actively addressed. This […] Lafarge Africa Transforms lives of 100 persons with disabilities through D2A programme
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Police arrest woman over alleged killing of nine-year-old stepdaughter
The Enugu State Government, in partnership with the state Police Command, has arrested a woman identified as Ogechi John over the alleged killing of her nine-year-old stepdaughter, Ogechi Amanda John, in the Emene area of Enugu metropolis. The suspect, said to be a native of Oderiko community in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, [...]
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Breaking: Jonathan to run on PDP ticket for 2027 election
Former president Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly set to run on the PDP platform in the 2027 presidential election, according to emerging reports.
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Equities Rally As NGX Market Cap Crosses ₦160trn On Broad Buying Interest
May 11, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market began the week on a strong note on Monday as sustained buying interest across several stocks pushed key indicators higher, lifting the market capitalisation above the ₦160 trillion mark. At the close of trading, the market capitalisation advanced from ₦157.094 trillion at the opening of the session […] The post Equities Rally As NGX Market Cap Crosses ₦160trn On Broad Buying Interest appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Adeleke deposes Osun monarch convicted in USA over COVID fraud
By Shina Abubakar, OSOGBO Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has finally deposed the Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede following his conviction and eventual imprisonment over for fraud. The monarch was convicted of tax fraud by a United States District Court in the Northern District of Ohio, United States of America on August 26, 2025 […] The post Adeleke deposes Osun monarch convicted in USA over COVID fraud appeared first on Vanguard News.
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2026 UTME: Ogun candidate emerges overall best with 372 marks
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the top-performing candidates in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin... The post 2026 UTME: Ogun candidate emerges overall best with 372 marks appeared first on Tribune Online.
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2027: Lagosians unite for Tinubu as Lawmaker declares bid
Thousands of residents and political stakeholders in Eti-Osa, Lagos State, at the weekend declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat and member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Noheem Adams, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Court Fixes May 15 For Hearing On Jonathan’s Eligibility For 2027 Election
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has fixed May 15 for definite hearing of a suit filed by a lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting 2027 presidential election. Justice Peter Lifu of the adjourned the case following the absence of the plaintiff, Johnmary Jideobi and his lawyer in […]
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Rivers: ‘I’m not a native doctor’ – Wike distances self from APC screening controversy 
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has distanced himself from issues surrounding the All Progressives Congress, APC, screening of aspirants in Rivers State. Wike insisted that he had no role in the party’s affairs or screening process, stressing that he is neither a “native doctor” nor a prophet. He spoke during […] Rivers: ‘I’m not a native doctor’ – Wike distances self from APC screening controversy 
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Coup: I Warned Plotters They Would Fail – Cleric Recruited For Prayers
An Islamic cleric and a defendant in the ongoing trial of suspected coup plotters, Sheikh Sani Abdulkadir, said he warned the co-suspects that the plan would fail and that they would eventually be exposed. Abdulkadir, who said he is a Zaria-based Imam, stated this on Monday in a video evidence tendered by the prosecution before […] The post Coup: I Warned Plotters They Would Fail – Cleric Recruited For Prayers appeared first on OsunDefender.
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2027 Eligibility: Court Orders Service On INEC And AGF In Suit To Bar Goodluck Jonathan
May 11, (THEWILL) — A fresh twist emerged on Monday in the suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election after the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered that fresh hearing notices be served on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), whose […] The post 2027 Eligibility: Court Orders Service On INEC And AGF In Suit To Bar Goodluck Jonathan appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Market cap hits N160trn as equities rally deepens at NGX
The Nigerian equities market sustained its bullish momentum on Monday as renewed investor appetite across banking and industrial stocks lifted the benchmark index to another historic high... The post Market cap hits N160trn as equities rally deepens at NGX appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Unity Cup: Zimbabwe coach unveils 24-man squad for Super Eagles clash 
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Warriors of Zimbabwe interim head coach Kaitano Tembo has unveiled a 24-man squad for the 2026 Unity Cup, Prompt News reports. Tembo selected three goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders, and seven attackers for the tournament. Only two home-based players — goalkeeper Future Sibanda and midfielder Mongameli Tshuma — made the squad. [...]
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FG launches Renewed Hope cooperative reform programme, unveils plans
The Federal Government on Monday formally launched the Renewed Hope Cooperative Reform and Revamp Programme (RH-CRRP)... The post FG launches Renewed Hope cooperative reform programme, unveils plans appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Petroleum Institute Presents Far-reaching Proposals For Oil, Gas Sector Growth
The Nigerian Institute of Petroleum and Gas Engineers (NIPetGE), has presented a suite of far-reaching proposals aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s energy framework. Central among them is the creation of a National Centre for Intelligent Energy Systems to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and robotics across the oil and gas value chain. […]
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Full list: UNILAG, UI, UNN, ABU, others cut-off marks for 2026 admission
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, on Monday, released the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, cut-off marks approved by universities across Nigeria for the 2026 admission exercise. The cut-off marks were announced following the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja. According to the approved list, Pan-Atlantic University fixed […] Full list: UNILAG, UI, UNN, ABU, others cut-off marks for 2026 admission
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