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Osun 2026: ADC denies picking Najeem Salam, set for primary election
The African Democratic Congress has distanced self from reports purporting that the party “picked” Hon Najeem Salam as its flagbearer for the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Osun State. Reports flying on social media indicated that Hon Najeem Salam emerged as the ADC candidate for the 2026 governorship election. Party members especially supporters of another aspirant, […] Osun 2026: ADC denies picking Najeem Salam, set for primary election
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Lagos govt rewards winners of 2025 schools’ essay competition
A 14-year-old SS1 student of Ifesowapo Senior Secondary School, Aboru, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos, Miss Abdulyekini Amirat, won the Senior School Category, beating the duo of Mantori Zaradeen of Birrell Avenue Senior High School, Yaba and Adekoya Omowonuola of Eva Adelaja Girls Senior High School, Bariga to second and third position respectively. 
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NCoS Officers Suspended Over Alleged Misconduct In Yobe
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has suspended officers accused of unprofessional conduct with inmates in one of its custodial centres in Yobe State. The suspension which takes immediate effect would be in place until the outcome of ongoing investigation. A statement by the Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Correctional Service, JN Osuji, Chief Superintendent of Corrections, […]
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Ogwuche Plans To Strengthen Coordination, Improve Healthcare Delivery In Benue Health Sector
….Tours Agencies Under Health Ministry MAKURDI: Dr Paul Ogwuche, Benue State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, has stated his resolve to work towards strengthening coordination and improving healthcare delivery… The post Ogwuche Plans To Strengthen Coordination, Improve Healthcare Delivery In Benue Health Sector appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Osun 2026: Accord woos Gov Adeleke
The Accord Party says it will be happy to have Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun Sate into its fold to actualise his second-term ambition. The Lagos State Chairman of the party, Mr Dele Oladeji, stated this on Wednesday in Lagos, following Adeleke’s resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over lingering leadership crises. Adeleke, who […] Osun 2026: Accord woos Gov Adeleke
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Adeleke Yet To Officially Inform PDP Of His Resignation – Turaki
Adeleke had announced on Tuesday that he was leaving the PDP, citing the party’s ongoing internal disputes as the reason for his decision. The post Adeleke Yet To Officially Inform PDP Of His Resignation – Turaki appeared first on Channels Television.
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Bauchi: Police nab drug dealer, seize tramadol, “yellow voice” worth ₦12 Million
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug dealer, Ogbu Simon, in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State and recovered a large quantity of narcotics estimated at over ₦12 million. It was gathered that the arrest followed intelligence from a concerned citizen about suspicious activity at a shop owned by Simon, who […] Bauchi: Police nab drug dealer, seize tramadol, “yellow voice” worth ₦12 Million
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‘Help me’ – 2face cries out to Nigerians amid marital crisis
Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2face, has spoken publicly for the first time since the controversy involving him and his wife, Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, began trending online. The post ‘Help me’ – 2face cries out to Nigerians amid marital crisis appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Everton boss Moyes hits back at Grealish critics
David Moyes insists Jack Grealish has not been a disappointment with Everton after the winger’s second goal of the season sealed a 1-0 win at Bournemouth on Tuesday. Grealish impressed in his first few games for Everton after signing on The post Everton boss Moyes hits back at Grealish critics appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Was there mass kidnapping of passengers in Imo State? Police provide facts
The Imo State Police Command has reacted to report that 14 passengers were kidnapped at Ngor Okpala while travelling from Owerri to Aba on Monday, December 1, 2025.
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FG launches report to tackle IDP crisis in Lake Chad Basin
The Federal Government on Tuesday launched a groundbreaking study aimed at addressing the devastating impact of climate change on internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the conflict-affected North-East region. The report, titled Resilience and Environmental Sustainability of Resettled Enclaves (RESTORE), highlights The post FG launches report to tackle IDP crisis in Lake Chad Basin appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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‘Help Me’, 2Baba Cries Out Amid Marital Crisis With New Wife Natasha
Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2baba, has publicly called for help, the first time since his ongoing marital controversy began trending online with Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru.   In a brief Instagram Story post on Wednesday, the singer simply wrote, “Help me.” The brief message came hours after his brother, Hyacinth […]
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Ugochinyere, Other South-East Lawmakers Endorse Creation Of Anim State
A major breakthrough in the long-standing agitation for additional States in the South-East has emerged as the member representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, announced that lawmakers from the State and a majority of their South-East counterparts have unanimously adopted Anim State as the […]
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Trump calls Somali immigrants ‘garbage’ at cabinet meeting
Earlier, Trump said refugees were a main cause of social problems in the U.S. and cited Minnesota as an example, saying the state had been taken over by “hundreds of thousands of refugees from Somalia.” The post Trump calls Somali immigrants ‘garbage’ at cabinet meeting appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Akwa Ibom Police, Education Ministry Move Against Student-Driven Fake News, Cybercrime
December 03, (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, on Tuesday, raised the alarm over the growing spread of fake security alerts and cyber-related misconduct by students, as the Police and the Ministry of Education met with all secondary-school principals to roll out new safety measures across schools. At the strategic meeting in Uyo, […] The post Akwa Ibom Police, Education Ministry Move Against Student-Driven Fake News, Cybercrime appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Bauchi Police Arrest Drug Dealer
…..Recovers Narcotics in Ningi LGA The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended one Mr Ogbu Simon, a suspected narcotics dealer, and recovered 17,500 sachets of Tramadol along with 487 packages… The post Bauchi Police Arrest Drug Dealer appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Fire guts popular Jabi Wood Market in Abuja
A fire outbreak in the early hours of Wednesday, December 3, 2025, gutted the popular wood market in Jabi, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, destroying several shops and property worth millions of naira. Eyewitnesses told The Guardian that the fire The post Fire guts popular Jabi Wood Market in Abuja appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Zamfara governor laments worsening security situation
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has raised alarm over the deteriorating security situation in the state, warning that the scale and complexity of the crisis now transcend Zamfara and threaten the collective stability of the entire Northern region. The governor The post Zamfara governor laments worsening security situation appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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‘Allow us save you’ – Hyacinth Idibia appeals to 2face
Hyacinth Idibia, the younger brother of Nigerian music legend 2face Idibia, has spoken publicly for the first time since the controversy involving the singer and his new wife, Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, erupted online. The post ‘Allow us save you’ – Hyacinth Idibia appeals to 2face appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Revealed: Why DStv subscribers may lose over 10 channels
MultiChoice, the owners of DStv and GOtv, has warned that about 12 channels may go off the air from January if negotiations with Warner Bros fails.
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Matthew, Hyacinth, and Bianca: A Sacrilegious Trinity of Deniers
By Vitus Ozoke One of the earliest warning signs of mass atrocity is not violence itself, but the refusal by those in authority to name it accurately. In Nigeria, thousands of civilians – many of them Christians in the Middle Belt and northern regions – have been killed or displaced over the last decade. Yet, [...]
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Musawa announces FG’s partnership with Livespot for ‘Detty December Fest’
The festival will bring together multi-stage concerts, nightlife experiences, fashion and cultural showcases, culinary pop-ups, art installations, and citywide programming designed to capture the full spirit of Nigeria’s globally recognised December season.
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Allow us save you, 2face’s brother speaks out over ongoing marital drama
2face Idibia’s brother, Hyacinth, speaks out on the singer’s marital drama with Natasha Osawaru, posting an emotional plea to ‘save’ the music icon. Read More: https://punchng.com/allow-us-save-you-2faces-brother-speaks-out-over-ongoing-marital-drama/
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Nigerians Seeks Matawalle’s Resignation Over Old Video Of Him Allegedly ‘Defending’ Bandits
A cross-section of Nigerians have called for the resignation of Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, over an old video of him currently circulating online. The video recorded by Channels TV in 2021 captured Matawalle, who was then the Governor of Zamfara State, defending some troublemakers in the state. Matawalle made the comment at […] The post Nigerians Seeks Matawalle’s Resignation Over Old Video Of Him Allegedly ‘Defending’ Bandits appeared first on OsunDefender.
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How Yahoo boys inspired ‘Cash App’ song, by Bella Shmurda
Singer Bella Shmurda has opened up about the inspiration behind his popular song “Cash App”, revealing it was created for internet fraudsters, also known as Yahoo boys. In an interview The post How Yahoo boys inspired ‘Cash App’ song, by Bella Shmurda appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Indimi Promises Zulum Wave Of Investment For Borno
Elder statesman, renowned philanthropist, and business magnate, Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi, has announced plans to usher in a new wave of private investment into Borno State. The pledge was made during… The post Indimi Promises Zulum Wave Of Investment For Borno appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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12 injured in another Jigawa farmers, herders clash
The latest confrontation in Taura LGA followed a similar clash on Saturday, where six people were injured in the Birnin Kudu Local Government Area of the state. The post 12 injured in another Jigawa farmers, herders clash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, Top Tourism Stakeholders Set To Grace Amala, Palm Wine Festival
The vibrant spirit of cultural celebration is set to take centre stage as the highly anticipated maiden edition of Amala and Palm Wine Festival welcomes two distinguished supporters, former Lagos… The post Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, Top Tourism Stakeholders Set To Grace Amala, Palm Wine Festival appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Super Eagles Reveal 55-man Provisional Squad as AFCON Preparations Intensify
The Super Eagles’ build-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations gained momentum yesterday as the Nigeria Football Federation released a provisional list featuring 55 players expected to battle for places ahead of the championship in Morocco.   Team captain William Troost-Ekong, who recently hinted he may be nearing the end of his international career, […]
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Trump calls Somali immigrants ‘garbage’ in cabinet meeting
U.S. media have speculated about impending Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids targeting Somali migrants in the cities of Minneapolis and St Paul in Minnesota.
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Norway postpones deep-sea mining activities for four years
Norway on Wednesday postponed the first licences to permit deep-sea mining in its Arctic waters for four years, a delay environmentalists hope signals the "nail in the coffin" of the plans. "This must be the nail in the coffin for the deep sea mining industry in Norway," said Greenpeace deep sea mining campaigner Haldis Tjeldflaat Helle.
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Plateau: PDP disowns group calling on Gov Mutfwang to defect to APC
The Plateau State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has disowned a group within the party for staging a rally urging Governor Caleb Mutfwang to leave the PDP and defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Publicity Secretary of the PDP in the state, Hon. Felix […] Plateau: PDP disowns group calling on Gov Mutfwang to defect to APC
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Nigerian man reacts to 2Baba resisting wife’s handhold in public, video trends
A Nigerian man has got many people talking online after watching a video showing the unexpected thing 2Baba did to his wife, Natasha, at an event.
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Ned Nwoko lauds other wife Laila, amid marital controversy
The Senator also reminded Laila of his commitment to her, pledging to support and protect her. He added that she has been a source of stability for him as she focuses on what truly matter, her marriage....
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Prada Takes Over Versace In €1.25 Billion Deal
December 03, (THEWILL) — Italian luxury group Prada announced on Tuesday that it has officially acquired Milan fashion rival Versace in a deal worth €1.25 billion, or nearly $1.4 billion. With the deal, Versace joins the Prada and Miu Miu brand portfolio, signalling a major strategic move for the Italian fashion house. Lorenzo Bertelli, son […] The post Prada Takes Over Versace In €1.25 Billion Deal appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Why I composed song for Yahoo boys – Bella Shmurda
Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has disclosed that he created his hit track Cash App with internet fraudsters—popularly known as
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