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Student deaths prompt appeal for Kebbi varsity closure

A yet-to-be-identified illness has reportedly claimed the lives of five students at Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero. The deaths of the students have prompted an appeal for the...

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IPU: Senate dismisses Akpoti-Uduaghan’s arrest allegations

The Nigerian Senate has dismissed allegations by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan regarding a planned arrest upon her return from the Inter-Parliamentary Union event in New York. Senate...

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Army chief urges soldiers to make Nigeria safer

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. -Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged troops of the Nigerian Army to make the country safer and more secure to ensure the safety and well-being of all Nigerians. Oluyede gave...

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This Altcoin Under $0.25 Is Seeing A Lot of Attention as Ethereum (ETH)...

Many investors are looking to other cryptocurrencies with more upside potential as Ethereum (ETH) holders impatiently await the next positive wave. Among these, Rexas Finance (RXS) has been a...

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Govs lobby Tinubu to block LG direct payment

State governors have launched a fresh push against the planned disbursement of federal allocation to the local government councils in a renewed bid to delay the implementation of the Supreme Court...

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UPDATED: Rivers assembly accuses Fubara, deputy of misconduct, issues notice

The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice accusing the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of alleged misconduct. Twenty-six members of the assembly made the...

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South Korea coach takes swipe at Bayern Munich over Kim injury

South Korea’s coach on Monday hit out at Bayern Munich over their handling of Kim Min-jae after the defensive stalwart was ruled out of crunch World Cup qualifiers with an Achilles tendon injury. The...

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My father Nigeria’s greatest president – Seyi Tinubu

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has described his father as the greatest president in Nigeria’s history. In a video that went viral on Monday, Seyi made the remark while addressing a...

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Asake ready to buy me house, says father, baby mama alleges neglect

Fatai Odunsi, the father of top Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has said his son has agreed to buy him a house, settle his medical bills and take care of his daughter. Odunsi...

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[UPDATED] Alleged N12.3bn fraud: Otudeko, others opt for out-of-court settlement

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday adjourned till May 8, 2025, for a report of settlement in an alleged N12.3bn fraud case against Chairman of the Honeywell Group,...

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Jandor returns to APC

The former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has defected to the All Progressives Congress. Jandor made the...

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Sowore accompanies Lagos corper to NYSC office over viral video controversy

Human rights activist and presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Omoyele Sowore, has thrown his support behind Ushie Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, the National Youth Service Corps...

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TAJBank to issue N20bn Sukuk, targets N100bn yield

One of Nigeria’s leading non-interest banks, TAJBank, says it is finalising arrangements to raise the sum of N20 billion Mudarabah Sukuk bond to beef up its Additional Tier 1 capital. The Founder/Chief...

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Gene therapy delivers alternative sickle cell cure in US

21-year-old Sebastien Beauzile from Laurelton, Long Island, has become the first person in New York State to be cured of sickle cell anemia using the innovative Lyfgenia gene therapy. This pioneering...

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Suspected robber dies after mob attack in Lagos

The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed that a suspected armed robber died in the hospital after being rescued from an attempted lynching. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin,...

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China call up Brazil-born player Serginho for W’Cup qualifiers

China have included Brazil-born midfielder Serginho in their squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers, less than a week after he obtained Chinese citizenship. In recent years China’s struggling national...

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NSCDC nabs 17 suspects behind officer’s murder, oil facility attacks

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad has arrested 17 suspects linked to a recent attack on oil and gas installations in the Niger Delta. The...

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Canada’s PM urges stronger ties with France as US relations falter

Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney in Paris on Monday said his country needed to “reinforce its ties with reliable allies like France” as relations with the United States unravel under Donald...

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EFCC arrests Kano TikToker, Murja Kunya, for alleged Naira abuse

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Kano State Zonal Directorate, have arrested a popular TikTok influencer, Murja Kunya, for alleged naira abuse. This was disclosed in a...

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EFCC seizes luxury items, arrests 21 for cyber fraud in Bauchi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Bauchi State. The commission’s Gombe Zonal Directorate carried out the operation on Saturday, March 15,...

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Kano directs civil servants to verify March salary before payment

The Kano State Government has directed all civil servants in the state to validate their salaries for March before payment, as part of efforts to prevent discrepancies in the process. The Secretary to...

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Protest erupts in Abuja over Benue judiciary crisis

Demonstrators on Monday staged a peaceful protest from the National Assembly Complex in Abuja to the Supreme Court to express their grievances over the judiciary crisis in Benue State. The protesters,...

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Police kill four suspected kidnappers in Delta, recover AK-47 rifle

The Delta State Police Command says it has killed four suspected kidnappers and recovered one AK-47 rifle along the railway line in Agbarho area of the state. The state police spokesperson, SP Bright...

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PUMA replaces Nike as EPL official ball supplier

Global sportswear giant PUMA has signed a major agreement with the Premier League, becoming the league’s Official Ball Supplier from the 2025/26 season. This partnership marks a significant step in...

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Barcelona unhappy with rescheduled Osasuna match date

The Barcelona game against Osasuna postponed after a club doctor died unexpectedly before kick-off on March 8 has been rescheduled for March 27, the Spanish Football Association said on Monday,...

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FG appoints new medical directors for key northern hospitals

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has appointed new Medical Directors for two key health facilities in Northern Nigeria. Dr Haruna Shehu has been appointed...

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EXPLAINER: How Newcastle’s EFL Cup win could affect European qualification

Newcastle United secured their first silverware of the 2024/25 season with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the EFL Cup final at Wembley on Sunday. While the triumph was a historic moment for the club,...

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Akwa Ibom poly students protest insecurity, police brutality

Thousands of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, in Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state on Monday protested the high level of insecurity and police brutality, declaring that they are...

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EFCC arraigns woman over N6.8m romance scam in Borno

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri on charges of fraud amounting to N6.8 million....

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EXPLAINER: How governor can be impeached in Nigeria

Impeaching a state governor in Nigeria is a constitutional process designed to uphold accountability while preventing arbitrary removal. However, political influences often play a role. Outlined in...

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