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Watch heartwarming video as single mum of 4 girls ties knot traditionally
A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a single mother of four children got married traditionally. Mixed reactions tailed the video.
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COAS’ commitment to troops’ welfare will boost fight against insecurity — CAI
The Campaign Against Injustice (CAI), a coalition of civil society groups, has commended the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Olufemi Oluyede, for prioritising the welfare of troops, saying it will boost morale and enhance the fight against insecurity. The post COAS’ commitment to troops’ welfare will boost fight against insecurity — CAI appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Flood alert: Ogun govt warns residents in coastline communities to relocate
The Ogun State Government has issued a fresh flood alert, warning residents of riverine and coastal communities to relocate to safer areas between the last week of September and the second week of October 2025. Communities expected to be affected The post Flood alert: Ogun govt warns residents in coastline communities to relocate appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Jumoke Odetola defends Hilda Baci amid criticism of record-breaking jollof rice cookathon
Actress Jumoke Odetola has spoken out in support of chef Hilda Baci after her record-breaking Jollof Rice festival came under criticism, as some critics claimed the food “wasn’t sweet.” In The post Jumoke Odetola defends Hilda Baci amid criticism of record-breaking jollof rice cookathon appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Group tasks EFCC to present report on alleged Humanitarian Affairs Ministry scandal
The Transparency Network, on Sunday, tasked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to conclude its investigations into the allegations that rocked the ministry of Humanitarian Affairs in early 2024 leading to the exit of Dr Betta Edu as minister and other senior officials of the government. The post Group tasks EFCC to present report on alleged Humanitarian Affairs Ministry scandal appeared first on Vanguard News.
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US-China Trade Talks Resume In Madrid
Officials from the two nations were seen entering the headquarters of the ministry on Monday morning. The post US-China Trade Talks Resume In Madrid appeared first on Channels Television.
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End frequent textbook changes, NNPP chieftain Ajadi urges Govt, private schools
As schools resume across most states, South West Chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has urged both government and private schools to stop the frequent change of textbooks each academic session. The post End frequent textbook changes, NNPP chieftain Ajadi urges Govt, private schools appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Uncle beats orphan into coma over missing phone in Kogi
A 20-year-old orphan, Muhammad Abdulmumin, is battling for his life after he was allegedly beaten into a coma by his uncle, Mallam Kamar Amoto, in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State. The assault reportedly followed accusations by Amoto that The post Uncle beats orphan into coma over missing phone in Kogi appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Zamfara: 19 dead, two missing as bus carrying bride, guests plunges into river
Tribune Online Zamfara: 19 dead, two missing as bus carrying bride, guests plunges into river No fewer than 19 wedding guests lost their lives on Saturday when a commercial bus conveying a bride and other passengers plunged into a river while crossing a broken bridge at Gwalli village in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Zamfara: 19 dead, two missing as bus carrying bride, guests plunges into river Tribune Online
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How Sound Sultan’s death affected my music career, by Seyi Shay
Singer and songwriter Seyi Shay has revealed how the death of her mentor, Sound Sultan, deeply affected her music career and personal journey. In an interview with TVC, Seyi Shay The post How Sound Sultan’s death affected my music career, by Seyi Shay appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Natasha vs NASS: CSO defends Labour’s role in democracy
A civil society organisation, Gatekeepers of Democracy (GOD), has defended the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over its stance on the ongoing political issues surrounding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the leadership of the Senate. The post Natasha vs NASS: CSO defends Labour’s role in democracy appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Deadly Uprising Forces Change as Nepal’s First Woman PM Steps In, Names Cabinet Members
Nepal’s new interim prime minister moved swiftly Monday, naming her first cabinet picks just days after anti-corruption protests toppled the government and left more than 70 dead. Sushila Karki, 73, a former chief justice and the country’s first woman prime minister, swore in three heavyweight ministers in a televised ceremony held outside the fire-scorched presidential […]
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FUTO host communities demand release of 2,200 hectares of land
The 11 host communities of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), have called on the institution’s management to comply with the decision of a Federal Government inter-ministerial committee and excise 2,200.999 hectares of land back to them. The communities, The post FUTO host communities demand release of 2,200 hectares of land appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Man United stance on Ruben Amorim’s future revealed
Manchester United’s nightmare start to the season has heaped pressure on Ruben Amorim, but the club’s hierarchy are standing firmly behind him, at least for now.
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LP chieftain to Abia voters: Reject non-performing lawmakers
A chieftain of the Labour Party, LP, in Abia State, Mr. Peter Azubuike, has urged voters not to return non-performing leaders to office in the 2027 general elections, stressing that the state needs visionary representation to end years of stagnation. The post LP chieftain to Abia voters: Reject non-performing lawmakers appeared first on Vanguard News.
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POS operators under scrutiny for alleged role in terror financing in Kwara
Kwara State warns that some POS operators aid kidnappers by laundering ransom money, urging citizens to report suspicious transactions and movements.
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Uzodimma presents book on APC’s 10 year leadership, Sept 30
Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum and Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, will, on September 30, present his latest book on the APC’s leadership of Nigeria over the past 10 years. The post Uzodimma presents book on APC’s 10 year leadership, Sept 30 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Alaafin’s palace denies appointment of new Chief Imam in Oyo
The palace of the Alaafin of Oyo has dismissed reports claiming the appointment of a new Chief Imam for the ancient town. In a statement signed by the Director of The post Alaafin’s palace denies appointment of new Chief Imam in Oyo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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NiMet predicts three-day thunderstorms, rainfall nationwide
Tribune Online NiMet predicts three-day thunderstorms, rainfall nationwide NiMet advised motorists to avoid driving during heavy rainfall. Farmers were urged not to apply fertiliser or pesticides just before rain to prevent nutrient loss. NiMet predicts three-day thunderstorms, rainfall nationwide Tribune Online
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NNPP Chieftain Urges Govt, Private Schools To Stop Frequent Change Of Textbooks On School Resumption
As schools resume across most states, South West Chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has cautioned both government and private schools against the frequent…
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"Cancel her win": BBN's Ilebaye accused of being underage on reality show, her real age emerges
A fan On X has shared the real age of BBNaija's Ilebaye and accused her of being underage when she went for the competition. Many shared their take about her.
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Rain disrupts smooth resumption in Kwara schools
The rain disrupted the movement of students and parents who were either at bus stops or already on their way to resume for the 2025/2026 academic session.
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Ezekiel Nathaniel advances to men’s 400m hurdles semi-finals
Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel advanced to the semi-finals of the men’s 400m hurdles after winning the final heat in 48.37 seconds.
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Onoh responds to Gov Bago’s comparison of Borgu LGA and South East
Denge Josef Onoh, a former spokesman for President Bola Tinubu’s South East campaign, has responded to remarks by Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State that compared the landmass of Borgu Local Government Area to that of the South East region. The post Onoh responds to Gov Bago’s comparison of Borgu LGA and South East appeared first on Vanguard News.
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US Nears TikTok Deal With China
A federal law requiring TikTok's sale or ban on national security grounds was due to take effect the day before US President Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20. The post US Nears TikTok Deal With China appeared first on Channels Television.
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Unemployment, poverty still high despite huge allocations to LGAs – Senator Kawu Sumaila
Senator Suleiman Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila has raised alarm that poverty and youth unemployment remain widespread at the grassroot level despite the massive funds allocated to Local Governments across the country. Speaking during an interview with journalists, the Kano South senator said the 44 Local Government Areas in Kano State alone received ₦130.74 billion between January […] Unemployment, poverty still high despite huge allocations to LGAs – Senator Kawu Sumaila
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Army, NDLEA Intercepts Suspected Drug Traffickers In Taraba
Anthony Ufoh Soldiers and the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a drug-laden vehicle at Mutum Biyu in the Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State…
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Gunmen kill six, set houses ablaze in Plateau community
Tribune Online Gunmen kill six, set houses ablaze in Plateau community The gunmen terrorising communities in Plateau struck again on Sunday, killing six people and setting several houses on Gunmen kill six, set houses ablaze in Plateau community Tribune Online
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Six killed in Plateau community as residents demand security overhaul
Residents of Mushere Chiefdom in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State have been thrown into mourning following another night of violence that left at least six people dead in Ikn’gwakap, the headquarters of the Chiefdom. The attack, which occurred The post Six killed in Plateau community as residents demand security overhaul appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Babayomi re-elected as Oyo AAC Chairman
Tribune Online Babayomi re-elected as Oyo AAC Chairman The African Action Congress (AAC) party, Oyo State Chapter, has re-elected Kayode Babayomi as the chairman and elected other executive members to lead the party for another four years in the state. The election, supervised by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), was held on Saturday in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. […] Babayomi re-elected as Oyo AAC Chairman Tribune Online
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We need global action to hold Israel accountable — Qatar PM
Tribune Online We need global action to hold Israel accountable — Qatar PM “The time has come for the international community to stop using double standards and to punish Israel for all the crimes it has committed... We need global action to hold Israel accountable — Qatar PM Tribune Online
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Police detain Edo operatives involved in N.3m extortion, recover money
The recovery of the money followed a video circulated on social media by an influencer alleging the crime.
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2026 WC Qualifiers: NFF To Decide Chelle’s Future, Says NSC Chair Dikko
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has clarified that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will decide the fate of Super Eagles’ head coach, Eric Chelle, amid mounting criticism over the Super Eagles’ stuttering 2026 World Cup qualification campaign Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ on Monday, Dikko stressed that the […]
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Many patients dying on life support as Kano Teaching Hospital cries out over power outages
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital urged KEDCO to restore power after preventable deaths of patients on life support, saying bills are paid and debts being cleared.
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‘Half Of Sub-Saharan African Children Still In Extreme Poverty’, Say World Bank, UNICEF
A new report by the World Bank and UNICEF has revealed that despite global progress in reducing extreme child poverty, Sub-Saharan Africa has seen no improvement in the past decade, with more than half of children in the region still living below the poverty line. The report, ‘Child Poverty: Global, Regional and Select National Trends’, […]
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NFF will decide Chelle’s fate-Shehu Dikko
Chairman, National Sports Commission (NDC), Shehu Dikko, says the future of Super Eagles gaffer, Eric Chelle, will be decided by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Speaking via Zoom on Monday morning, the former Nigeria Premier League (NPFL) said the sports The post NFF will decide Chelle’s fate-Shehu Dikko appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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