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Obi In Enugu, Donates ₦15m For Completion Of Primary Health Centre In Amafor, Ihuobala
 The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has continued to display his trademark of donating to health facilities when he doled out the sum of ₦15 million…
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12 airports that feel more like 5-star resorts than terminals
 The airport in Doha is a work of contemporary art with calm lighting and art pieces.  A top-notch health centre featuring a pool, squash courts, hydrotherapy treatment and peaceful rooms for restful sleep is available at the airport.
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Ambassadorial nominee Omokri thanks Bamidele, Oshiomhole, Ndume, others after screening
 Omokri acknowledged Senators Adams Oshiomhole and Ali Ndume, who earlier clashed during deliberations on his nomination.
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Ex-Finance Minister Simba Makoni denounces ‘sapatina’ politics, says ‘we are our own liberators’
 
I sat down with former Finance Minister of Zimbabwe Dr Simba Makoni, a former member of ZANU PF, for an exclusive interview in which he shared his views. Young readers, my agemates, might be asking who Simba Makoni is.
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Bayelsa deputy governor slumps, rushed to ICU
 Tension has gripped residents of Bayelsa State, following reports that the Deputy Governor collapsed on Thursday and was rushed to the ICU.
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Warri LG budgets N17bn for 2026 fiscal year
 Warri South Local Government Council of Delta State has budgeted the sum of ₦17,008,874,566.84 for the 2026 fiscal year. 
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Lafarge Africa Unveils “Beyond Buildings” Campaign, Pledges Commitment To Nations Infrastructural Growth
 Idongesit Ashamerih Lafarge Africa Plc has launched a new thematic campaign tagged “Beyond Buildings” to spotlight its long-standing contribution to Nigeria’s infrastructural and socio-economic development. The campaign was officially premiered…
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Man held in Katsina for alleged killing, burning of mother, infant
 Aliyu further said that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Bello Shehu, has condemned the act, describing it as “barbaric and inhumane.” 
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Niger govt uncovers coordinated fraud network masquerading as empowerment registration
 The Niger State Government has uncovered a dangerous, highly coordinated fraud network operating across communities under the false guise of registering residents for Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s empowerment programmes. 
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Find out more as FG announces new credit scheme for women with low interest, N10bn on offer
 Bank of Industry and NCGC have introduced the N10 billion loan scheme for Nigerian women entrepreneurs with flexible repayment, low-interest rates. 
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Equities extend gains as NGX adds N694bn on renewed buying interest
 The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) sustained its upbeat performance on Thursday as renewed investor interest lifted the market further into positive territory. 
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Al-Shabab terrorists set off three bombs in Owo church, killed 40 worshippers –  Witness
 A witness of the Department of the State Service, DSS, has told a Federal High Court in Abuja that St Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State was on 5 June 2022 bombed three times by suspected Al-Shabab terrorists leading to instant killings of over 40 worshippers. The witness who claimed that he was coordinating […]
Al-Shabab terrorists set off three bombs in Owo church, killed 40 worshippers –  Witness 
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Group backs northern governors on trust fund, mining freeze, state police
 The Uba Sani Back2Back Movement (USB2B) has thrown its full weight behind the far-reaching security resolutions adopted by the Northern States Governors’ Forum and the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council at
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Prof Ayodele Says Tinubu’s Economic Policy Poorly Implemented
 A former presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Prof. Oluwamuyiwa Favour Ayodele, popularly known as The Carpenter, has scored the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu low, warning…
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Okpebholo vows to tackle insecurity head on in Edo
 Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to securing the lives and property of citizens of the state. 
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Nigeria secures $500M boost from World Bank for NG-CARES
 The World Bank has approved an extra $500 million for Nigeria’s Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme. 
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Mpox downgrade likely as more countries reach ‘end phase’- Africa CDC
 The move, it said, becomes imperative as more countries record zero cases for extended periods.
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Alleged N33.8bn fraud: Court dismisses Power Minister’s no-case submission
 The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a no-case submission filed by a former Minister of Power, Mr Saleh Mamman, who served under the administration of late President Muhammadu Buhari. 
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Tinubu working tirelessly to secure Nigerians — Remi Tinubu
 First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has assessed the security situation under the present administration with a cheery verdict... 
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NAFDAC Destroys Contraband Drugs, Alcohol Others Worth Over ₦5bn In Nasarawa
 Michael David The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Thursday destroyed contraband drugs, alcohol and farm herbicides worth over ₦5 billion naira in Nasarawa State.…
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AIRFARE SURGE: Govt taxes, low capacity driving prices up – Finchglow MD
 Group Managing Director of Finchglow Holdings, parent company of six travel- and aviation-focused businesses, Mr Bankole Bernard, has urged Federal Government to reduce the taxes and levies on air tickets, saying it is one of the reasons for the skyrocketing airfares.
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Ruling House in Ijebu Ode rejects Kwam 1’s claim to Awujale throne
 The Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, has rejected popular fuji musician, Wasiu Anifowose, known as KWAM 1, and his claim to the Awujale throne. In a letter signed by the Chairman of the Ruling House, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, and other members — and shared on Thursday by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga — […]
Ruling House in Ijebu Ode rejects Kwam 1’s claim to Awujale throne 
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Tinubu salutes Senator Ekwunife’s contributions to governance
 Senator Ekwunife had built a successful career in banking before venturing into politics. In 2007, she was elected to the House of Representatives for the Anaocha/Njikoka/Dunukofia Federal Constituency, a position she retained in 2011. 
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Uphold new anti-money laundering rules, ICPC boss urges lawyers
 Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has 
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AFCON 2025: Morocco coach unveils star-studded squad
 Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has unveiled a powerful 28-man squad for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations. Regragui included some of the country’s biggest stars including Achraf Hakimi, Yassine Bounou, Sofyan Amrabat, and striker Youssef En-Nesyri in the squad. Hakimi, who is still recuperating from an ankle is expected to miss the opening matches. […]
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Yuletide: Ekiti govt promises to sustain security, engages herders/farmers
 The government assured residents that necessary measures are being strengthened to forestall any breach of peace before, during and after the festive season. 
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Make your own AI Mickey Mouse - Disney embraces new tech
 Walt Disney and OpenAI announced a three-year licensing deal Thursday that will allow users to create short videos featuring beloved Disney characters through artificial intelligence. Disney shares rose as much as two percent on Thursday after the announcement. 
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FRC Chairman, Victor Muruako, Lauds ICPC For Corruption Prevention, Accountability
 The Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), Victor Muruako, Esq., has applauded the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for its steadfast commitment to accountability and…
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How to Verify Your Business on Google Maps in Nigeria
   I have friends who own and run businesses in Nigeria. And I can’t count how many times they’ve come to me to say, “Sir Vic, I want people to be able to find me on Google.” Some even add, “When I search my business name, it doesn’t show.” And I always smile because I’ve […]
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Okpebholo Declares Total War On Insecurity, As New Army Commander Assumes Duty In Edo
 Francis Onoiribholo Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to intensify the fight against insecurity, assuring residents that his administration will deploy all the necessary resources to safeguard lives…
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"How Nigerian leaders treat public office as family enterprise": Emir Sanusi explains
 The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, has accused political leadership of undermining national development and treating public office as family enterprise. 
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Accident: AGN confirms arrest of president-elect Abubakar Yakubu
 “The accident, resulting from an unexpected mechanical brake failure, led to a collision that unfortunately claimed the life of a child and…”
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Nigeria’s foreign trade rises to N38.04tn
 Nigeria’s foreign trade rose to N38.9 trillion in the third quarter of 2025 from N38.04 trillion recorded in the second quarter of the year. The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, disclosed this in its latest foreign trade data released on Thursday. According to NBS, the country’s international trade grew by 2.63 percent quarter-on-quarter. The Q3 […]
Nigeria’s foreign trade rises to N38.04tn 
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Senator Marafa mocks Matawalle, says I made you to become a governor
 Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa, has challenged the Defence Minister for state Bello Mohammed Matawalle, for his claimed to have assisted him while he was a Governor in Zamfara state, said it was him who supported Matawalle as he made him to become a Governor in 2023.
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Dangote Launches N1trn Education Fund To Support 1.3m Nigerian Students 
 … Pledges 25% of personal wealth to Foundation  Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote, on Thursday, announced a N100 billion annual education support initiative, describing it as a long-term investment aimed at…
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AFCON 2025 Group A Showdown: Comoros, Zambia Announce Squads
 Fourteen players who took part in the last AFCON where Zambia did not make it past the group stage are also included. 
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