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Deaths in Niger: Atiku mentions 3 people who must explain to Nigerians

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Deaths in Niger: Atiku mentions 3 people who must explain to Nigerians

Atiku Abubakar demands an independent probe into 37 deaths in NSCDC custody, holding Tinubu and two ministers accountable over Niger illegal mining operation.

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Petrol prices jump as NMDPRA says it cannot set pump rates

Petrol prices jump as NMDPRA says it cannot set pump rates

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Natasha Osawaru absent as 2Baba's 7 kids warm hearts at singer's 51st b'day party and album launch

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Wike vs APC governors: How Rainbow Coalition row puts Tinubu in tight spot before 2027 election

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Tinubu rules out petrol subsidy return as fuel prices reach N1,500 per litre

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Nigeria set to receive 500 new CNG stations by October

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Femi Otedola’s net worth hits record high, Dangote gets new position

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Tinubu announces 31% to 81% fare cuts across 7 states, FCT

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Wike's Rainbow Coalition gains backing of aggrieved APC leaders across 10 states, full list emerges

Wike's Rainbow Coalition gains backing of aggrieved APC leaders across 10 states, full list emerges

Wike's Rainbow Coalition is gaining support from aggrieved APC leaders across 10 states, with some defecting to the PDP ahead of the 2027 elections.

Politics

an hour ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

2027 presidency: Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi redraw electoral battle lines, details emerge

2027 presidency: Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi redraw electoral battle lines, details emerge

Politics

4 minutes ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Highest-paid bank CEOs in Nigeria: FCMB, Zenith, Access lead as 2025 pay rises

Highest-paid bank CEOs in Nigeria: FCMB, Zenith, Access lead as 2025 pay rises

Industry

13 minutes ago by Pascal Oparada

Scotland announces 3 visa routes to attract Nigerians, other foreign workers

Scotland announces 3 visa routes to attract Nigerians, other foreign workers

Europe

37 minutes ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

How to buy Dangote Refinery shares through PoS: Five simple steps to follow

How to buy Dangote Refinery shares through PoS: Five simple steps to follow

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51 minutes ago by Pascal Oparada

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Germany releases names of 20 countries whose citizens must get an airport transit visa

Germany releases names of 20 countries whose citizens must get an airport transit visa

People

18 hours ago

Canada releases lists of 10 occupations eligible for express entry category-based selection

People

18 hours ago

Australia releases names of 70 countries whose citizens can transit without a visa

People

16 hours ago

"So Charly Boy dey there?": Behind-the-scenes video of Obasanjo on Curiosity Made Me Ask sparks reactions

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11 hours ago

Charly Boy reacts as Obasanjo gets emotional talking about him on Isbae U's podcast

Celebrities

44 minutes ago

Residence permit: Germany announces 2 ways Nigerians can obtain Opportunity Card

People

19 hours ago

UK announces 26 countries whose citizens are allowed faster clearance at the border

People

20 hours ago

Airline, bank, telecom firm: 6 top businesses Aliko Dangote shut down before building $20bn refinery

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21 hours ago

"We are not spoilt": Halima Dangote shares why she and her siblings don’t flaunt their wealth

"We are not spoilt": Halima Dangote shares why she and her siblings don’t flaunt their wealth

Celebrities

18 hours ago

Olu Jacobs: Pete Edochie recalls last meeting with actor in emotional resurfaced video

Olu Jacobs: Pete Edochie recalls last meeting with actor in emotional resurfaced video

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19 hours ago

Reactions as ex-president Obasanjo appears on Isbae U's podcast: "You've caught a big fish"

Reactions as ex-president Obasanjo appears on Isbae U's podcast: "You've caught a big fish"

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a day ago

Emir Olamilekan Ajagungbade's mother breaks silence after son's death in Ile Ife

Emir Olamilekan Ajagungbade's mother breaks silence after son's death in Ile Ife

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Nigeria’s trade with Africa hits N7.76tn as exports surge in Q2 2026

Nigeria’s trade with Africa hits N7.76tn as exports surge in Q2 2026

Industry

2 days ago by Dave Ibemere

Burna Boy, DJ Khaled, others join global crash games championship

Burna Boy, DJ Khaled, others join global crash games championship

Nigeria

2 days ago by Kola Muhammed

2027 election: Tinubu warned against dumping Wike amid feud with APC governors

2027 election: Tinubu warned against dumping Wike amid feud with APC governors

Politics

2 days ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Aisha Buhari visits ADC presidential candidate Atiku, photos emerge

Aisha Buhari visits ADC presidential candidate Atiku, photos emerge

Politics

2 days ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Saudi Arabia announces 9 benefits available to foreigners with Premium Residency

Saudi Arabia announces 9 benefits available to foreigners with Premium Residency

People

2 days ago by Muhammed Hammed Olayinka

Peller reacts to Jarvis' N1m Dangote IPO investment, shares amount he invested: "Money na water"

Peller reacts to Jarvis' N1m Dangote IPO investment, shares amount he invested: "Money na water"

Celebrities

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90 day fiancé Season 10’s Jasmine and Gino’s open marriage ended in her pregnancy with someone else

90 day fiancé Season 10’s Jasmine and Gino’s open marriage ended in her pregnancy with someone else

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90 day fiancé Season 9 couples: Where are they now?

90 day fiancé Season 9 couples: Where are they now?

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Who is the richest female WWE wrestler? The answer isn't an active star, it's on the business side

Who is the richest female WWE wrestler? The answer isn't an active star, it's on the business side

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Who is the richest professional gamer in the world? It’s not a streamer

Who is the richest professional gamer in the world? It’s not a streamer

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Richest WWE wrestlers in the world (2026): From $14M to $3.2B

Richest WWE wrestlers in the world (2026): From $14M to $3.2B

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Who is the richest boxer in the world? He's suing to recover $340 million he says vanished

Who is the richest boxer in the world? He's suing to recover $340 million he says vanished

2 days ago by Marais

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Deaths in Niger: Atiku mentions 3 people who must explain to Nigerians

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Deaths in Niger: Atiku mentions 3 people who must explain to Nigerians

an hour ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Senate President Akpabio visits Italy's St Padre Pio site, prays for end to banditry in Nigeria

Senate President Akpabio visits Italy's St Padre Pio site, prays for end to banditry in Nigeria

11 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Abia APC disowns alleged petition to relocate Bende Collation Centre, sends message to INEC, police

Abia APC disowns alleged petition to relocate Bende Collation Centre, sends message to INEC, police

12 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

Full list emerges as FG suspends 20 top officers over death of 30 people in Niger

Full list emerges as FG suspends 20 top officers over death of 30 people in Niger

14 hours ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Top Nigerian senator sacks aide after campaigning against Kano gov, “Abba must go”

Top Nigerian senator sacks aide after campaigning against Kano gov, “Abba must go”

15 hours ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Breaking: "Cost of transportation is down": Tinubu declares, announces what will happen on October 1

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Breaking: "Cost of transportation is down": Tinubu declares, announces what will happen on October 1

15 hours ago by Ezra Ukanwa

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People

A police officer knocked on my door at midnight — He asked about a boy I knew 20 years ago

A police officer knocked on my door at midnight — He asked about a boy I knew 20 years ago

8 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

My DIL never let anyone change my grandson’s clothes — Until she fell asleep on my couch

My DIL never let anyone change my grandson’s clothes — Until she fell asleep on my couch

9 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

New Zealand publishes 25 countries and territories whose citizens can transit without a visa

New Zealand publishes 25 countries and territories whose citizens can transit without a visa

15 hours ago by Victor Duru

Germany mentions 12 countries whose citizens are eligible for Working Holiday visa programme

Germany mentions 12 countries whose citizens are eligible for Working Holiday visa programme

16 hours ago by Victoria Nwahiri

Finland Mentions Monthly Income Eligible Foreigners Need for Working Holiday in 2026

Finland Mentions Monthly Income Eligible Foreigners Need for Working Holiday in 2026

16 hours ago by Victoria Nwahiri

Germany explains how to become a professional driver with driving licence from another country

Germany explains how to become a professional driver with driving licence from another country

16 hours ago by Oluwadara Adebisi

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Breaking: Peter Obi speaks out viral letter in his name, "Dear Nigerians"

Breaking: Peter Obi speaks out viral letter in his name, "Dear Nigerians"

12 hours ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Anambra debt controversy: Peter Obi’s SSG reacts, releases document

Anambra debt controversy: Peter Obi’s SSG reacts, releases document

14 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

2027 election: Prominent APC chieftain assassinated in Enugu, photo of slain politician emerges

2027 election: Prominent APC chieftain assassinated in Enugu, photo of slain politician emerges

18 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Nigerian governor approves 4,000 civil service appointment letters

Nigerian governor approves 4,000 civil service appointment letters

21 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Yayi: Is it true that APC Ogun governorship candidate is from Ekiti State? Stepmother speaks

Yayi: Is it true that APC Ogun governorship candidate is from Ekiti State? Stepmother speaks

a day ago by Adekunle Dada

Court of Appeal announces judgment on NDC registration ahead of 2027 election

Court of Appeal announces judgment on NDC registration ahead of 2027 election

a day ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

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Galatasaray coach reacts after his red card during 4-0 loss to Trabzonspor

Galatasaray coach reacts after his red card during 4-0 loss to Trabzonspor

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Mikel Arteta explains what went wrong for Arsenal during 3-0 loss to Brighton

Mikel Arteta explains what went wrong for Arsenal during 3-0 loss to Brighton

15 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Diego Simeone sends bold message to Ademola Lookman ahead of Real Madrid derby

Diego Simeone sends bold message to Ademola Lookman ahead of Real Madrid derby

16 hours ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner after Brighton beat Arsenal 3-0

Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner after Brighton beat Arsenal 3-0

16 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Kylian Mbappe leaves Nike after 20 years, signs lucrative deal with rival sportswear brand

17 hours ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

Tragedy strikes as former Inter Milan and Italy star passes away

Tragedy strikes as former Inter Milan and Italy star passes away

19 hours ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

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Full list: US arrests, charges 3 Nigerians, 13 others over election crimes, releases photos

Full list: US arrests, charges 3 Nigerians, 13 others over election crimes, releases photos

12 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee order for another year amid legal battles

Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee order for another year amid legal battles

a day ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Nigerian lecturer found dead at home in South Africa

Nigerian lecturer found dead at home in South Africa

a day ago by Adekunle Dada

Trump bans CNN, MSNBC and Politico from White House, threatens more outlets

Trump bans CNN, MSNBC and Politico from White House, threatens more outlets

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

Netherlands to close embassies in three African countries, mentions them

Netherlands to close embassies in three African countries, mentions them

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

Next UN secretary-general: Breakdown of results for straw poll 3 leaked

Next UN secretary-general: Breakdown of results for straw poll 3 leaked

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

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Felix Imoh Joins The 2026 INMA 30 Under 30 Class, The Only Nigerian Honoured

Felix Imoh Joins The 2026 INMA 30 Under 30 Class, The Only Nigerian Honoured

8 days ago by Legit.ng Team

Oil wealth, poor students and the NELFUND question, by Kalu Okoronkwo

Oil wealth, poor students and the NELFUND question, by Kalu Okoronkwo

12 days ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Cardinal Onaiyekan's abuse of clerical privilege by Temitope Ajayi

Cardinal Onaiyekan's abuse of clerical privilege by Temitope Ajayi

a month ago by Nurudeen Lawal

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Stray bullet kills 400-level IBB University student during land dispute in Niger state

Stray bullet kills 400-level IBB University student during land dispute in Niger state

13 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

JAMB releases Direct Entry 2026 admission guide in trending video

JAMB releases Direct Entry 2026 admission guide in trending video

a day ago by Adekunle Dada

JAMB lists requirements underage candidates must meet to gain admission in 2026

JAMB lists requirements underage candidates must meet to gain admission in 2026

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

Life skills, critical thinking": JAMB considers review of UTME exercise

Life skills, critical thinking": JAMB considers review of UTME exercise

2 days ago by Bada Yusuf

University of Ibadan to destroy certificates uncollected for over 10 years, releases new guidelines

University of Ibadan to destroy certificates uncollected for over 10 years, releases new guidelines

2 days ago by Basit Jamiu

UNILAG announces UTME merit cut-off marks for 2026/2027 admission, full list emerges

UNILAG announces UTME merit cut-off marks for 2026/2027 admission, full list emerges

2 days ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Education

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What to know about REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G with 10,000mAh battery Launch in Nigeria

What to know about REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G with 10,000mAh battery Launch in Nigeria

an hour ago by Pascal Oparada

Dangote takes major step to reduce petrol prices across Nigeria

Dangote takes major step to reduce petrol prices across Nigeria

14 hours ago by Victor Enengedi

Nigeria’s most expensive neighbourhoods: See how much It costs to own a home there

Nigeria’s most expensive neighbourhoods: See how much It costs to own a home there

18 hours ago by Victor Enengedi

Marketers tell FG, NNPCL what to do about refineries as Nigerians groan over rising petrol prices

Marketers tell FG, NNPCL what to do about refineries as Nigerians groan over rising petrol prices

20 hours ago by Victor Enengedi

Dangote Refinery explains what fall or rise of crude oil prices may mean for investors

Dangote Refinery explains what fall or rise of crude oil prices may mean for investors

22 hours ago by Victor Enengedi

Petrol prices fall below Dangote Refinery’s ₦1,350 rate in three cities

Petrol prices fall below Dangote Refinery’s ₦1,350 rate in three cities

23 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

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“She's threatening me”: Crew member shares evidence after accusing Destiny Etiko of slapping her on set

“She's threatening me”: Crew member shares evidence after accusing Destiny Etiko of slapping her on set

2 hours ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

Five Nigerian stars who became more famous after leaving their groups

Five Nigerian stars who became more famous after leaving their groups

11 hours ago by Olaniyi Apanpa

Femi Otedola opens up on when he prays to God, shares Aliko Dangote’s different habit

Femi Otedola opens up on when he prays to God, shares Aliko Dangote’s different habit

13 hours ago by Olaniyi Apanpa

Toyin Abraham kisses husband Kolawole Ajeyemi at Bestie Jesu concert after rumour of marital crisis

Toyin Abraham kisses husband Kolawole Ajeyemi at Bestie Jesu concert after rumour of marital crisis

13 hours ago by Olumide Alake

“I had no respect for him”: Obasanjo recalls emotional moment that changed his mind about Charly Boy

“I had no respect for him”: Obasanjo recalls emotional moment that changed his mind about Charly Boy

13 hours ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

2Baba turns 51 with grand birthday dinner, album listening party and Jollof launch

2Baba turns 51 with grand birthday dinner, album listening party and Jollof launch

14 hours ago by Chinasa Afigbo

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INEC ta sanar da dan takarar da ya lashe zaben cike gurbi a Kano

INEC ta sanar da dan takarar da ya lashe zaben cike gurbi a Kano

59 minutes ago by Sharif Lawal

Iran ta gindaya sharuddan kawo karshen yaki da Amurka

Iran ta gindaya sharuddan kawo karshen yaki da Amurka

an hour ago by Sharif Lawal

Babbar magana: Houthi ta kai hare hare a wurare masu muhimmanci a Saudiyya

Babbar magana: Houthi ta kai hare hare a wurare masu muhimmanci a Saudiyya

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Rigima ta kunno kai a NDC kan kwamitin yakin neman zaben Kwankwaso da Obi

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Rigima ta kunno kai a NDC kan kwamitin yakin neman zaben Kwankwaso da Obi

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Yan bindiga sun turo saƙo kan malaman musulunci 6 da suka sace, sanata ya tsoma baki

Yan bindiga sun turo saƙo kan malaman musulunci 6 da suka sace, sanata ya tsoma baki

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Tashin hankali: An kashe wani magidanci saboda yana shirin ƙara aure a jihar Kano

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