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Nigeria targets UN Security Council seat after CEDAW victory- Envoy
Jimoh recalled that since assuming office at the UN only weeks ago, Nigeria had won three major international elections.
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Cape Verde write history after reaching World Cup knockout stage
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Tinubu Appoints Namdas As BCDA DG, Names Obahiagbon, Umeoji NDPHC EDs
According to the statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, all appointments are effective immediately. The post Tinubu Appoints Namdas As BCDA DG, Names Obahiagbon, Umeoji NDPHC EDs appeared first on Channels Television.
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Iran says US violated peace deal as both sides trade fire
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Read how bread seller with 3 kids bags PhD from UNIPORT
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Gunmen Ambush, Kill Benue Miyetti Allah Chairman After Peace Meeting
The Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Benue State, Ardo Muhammad, and another man identified as Yakubu Isah, were on Friday killed by gunmen in Otukpo Local Government Area, sparking tension across parts of Otukpo and neighbouring Ohinmini LGA. According to available information, Ardo Muhammad had attended a peace […]
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Ex-minister Akande, former presidential spokesman urge leaders to build trust
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Pilot killed, 13 injured as small plane crashes into Beijing skyscraper
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Court Upholds Opaluwa’s Appointment As Attah Igala
A High Court sitting in Lokoja has dismissed a suit filed by Prince Abdullahi Adejo Aliyu Obaje challenging the emergence and installation of Dr. Alhaji Mathew Opaluwa as the Attah Igala. Delivering judgment, Justice Etsu Muhammad Umar held that the appointment of Dr. Opaluwa by the Kogi State government was carried out in accordance with […]
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Sanwo-Olu declares war on waste in Lagos
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‎NIMC database helped arrest seven Boko Haram, ISWAP commanders returning from Hajj – Minister
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Agent Added Unknown Woman As Wife In My Visa Application, Man Tells Court
A United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Emmanuel Opeyemi Makinde, has told Justice Ademuyiwa Oyeyipo of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Jabi, Abuja, that his travel agent, Mr Waliyu Aderibigbe Shitta, fraudulently added a woman to his visa application in 2022 as his wife. Opeyemi, in his evidence-in-chief before the court, stated that the travel […]
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Trump unveils new US passport featuring picture of himself
United States President Donald Trump has unveiled a new commemorative US passport carrying his image as part of activities marking America’s 250th anniversary. “The U.S.A.’s New Passport, which says, ‘Welcome, but be good!’” Trump posted on Truth Social. The president shared a sample page of the passport showing his image positioned above the Resolute Desk, […] The post Trump unveils new US passport featuring picture of himself appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Police, Military, Lost 282 Rifles To Gunmen – Report
The Nigeria Police Force lost 201 rifles to terrorists, bandits and other armed groups between 2021 and mid-2026, accounting for more than 70 per cent of the 282 firearms stolen from security agencies nationwide, according to a new report by SBM Intelligence. The report, titled Nigeria’s Stolen Rifles: Who Loses, Who Takes, revealed that 282 […] The post Police, Military, Lost 282 Rifles To Gunmen – Report appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Thailand Arrests Australian After Teen’s Body Found In Suitcase
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Veteran director-actor K Bhagyaraj passes away as movie industry mourns
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Mixed reactions trail Lagos monthly sanitation as refuse piles up
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Abuja hospital now offers new LASER prostate treatment with no surgical cuts, patients go home same day
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Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises To 920, Over 50,000 Missing
At least 920 people have been confirmed dead and 3,360 others injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday night, as rescue workers continue searching for thousands of missing residents. According to Sky News, the latest casualty figures were announced on Friday by the head of Venezuela’s National Assembly, Jorge Rodriguez. The twin earthquakes, […] The post Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises To 920, Over 50,000 Missing appeared first on OsunDefender.
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NCAA Hands ₦6m Fine To Saudi Airlines For Consumer Protection-Related Infractions
A statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA, Chris Achimugu, in a statement on his X (formally Twitter) handle on Friday noted that the move came after supporting the airline to avert violence at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport a couple of months back. The post NCAA Hands ₦6m Fine To Saudi Airlines For Consumer Protection-Related Infractions appeared first on Channels Television.
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Black Market Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, June 27, 2026
The Nigerian naira ended the week on a relatively stable note against the United States dollar, exchanging at ₦1,378.47 to $1 at the official foreign exchange market on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Market data showed the local currency remained largely stable despite slight fluctuations recorded during the week. On Friday, the naira closed at ₦1,380.93/$, […] The post Black Market Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, June 27, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Ronaldo’s Victory Post Becomes Most-Liked Of 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo has once again demonstrated his unparalleled global appeal, with a single Instagram post following Portugal’s 5-0 demolition of Uzbekistan becoming the most-liked social media post of 2026 within just 48 hours of being uploaded. The Portuguese captain, who scored a historic brace in the Group K clash at Houston Stadium on June 23, […]
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Troops neutralise suspected bandits, recover rustled livestock in Plateau
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DSS frees farmer cleared of Boko Haram links, pays compensation 
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Abuja Hospital now offers New LASER Prostate Treatment with no surgical cuts, patients go home same day
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Messi’s Unrivaled Numbers Eclipse Even Pelé, Maradona – Malouda
Former France winger Florent Malouda has declared that Lionel Messi’s statistical dominance places him beyond comparison, suggesting that even all-time greats like Pelé and Diego Maradona fall short when it comes to durability and sustained production. In an interview with BoyleSports, Malouda emphasised the extraordinary consistency and record-breaking volume that Messi has delivered throughout his […]
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Senegal Thrash 10-Man Iraq 5-0 To Keep World Cup Knockout Hopes Alive
Senegal produced a dominant display to thrash 10-man Iraq 5-0 in Toronto, keeping their hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup last 32 firmly alive. The emphatic victory saw the Lions of Teranga finish third in Group I with three points, lifting them to fifth in the standings among the tournament’s third-placed teams. However, Pape […]
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University of Ibadan publishes amount master's, PhD Computer Science students will pay for school fees
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Eniola Badmus Faces Backlash Over Response To Makeup Artist Incident
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NCDC intensifies Ebola preparedness as Nigeria strengthens border surveillance
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PHOTOS: COAS honours outstanding essay, poetry winners in army schools
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Tiny Cape Verde Create World Cup History, Face Argentina In Last 32
Cape Verde have written one of the greatest stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the smallest nation ever to reach the tournament’s knockout stage. The Atlantic island nation, with a population of just over 525,000, secured a historic place in the last 32 after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia and Spain’s victory […]
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ULTIMATE PRIZE: Can Africa finally break Europe and South America’s World Cup monopoly?
The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has heightened expectations that Africa could finally produce the tournament’s first champion from outside Europe and South America, ending a dominance that has remained intact since the competition began. With 48 nations set to compete for football’s biggest prize, several African sides arrive with […] The post ULTIMATE PRIZE: Can Africa finally break Europe and South America’s World Cup monopoly? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Tom Hardy Is Dropping A Rap Album And Fans Didn’t See This Coming
Turns out Tom Hardy doesn’t just fight villains on screen, he can spit bars too. The Hollywood actor is stepping back into his rap alter ego, Frankie Pulitzer, also known as “Face Puller,” for a collaborative album with hip-hop group Czarface. Titled Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer, the project drops on August 28 and will feature […]
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PT Health Watch: Why women face higher risk of thyroid disorders — Expert
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Plateau: Gunmen kill Irigwe youth leader two months after election
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