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Just In: El-Rufai, popular governorship candidate in court

Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state, has appeared in court, accompanied by a 2027 governorship candidate. You should read the details.

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Breaking: Tinubu sends fresh executive requests to Senate

Breaking: Tinubu sends fresh executive requests to Senate

President Bola Tinubu has made fresh requests from Godswill Akpabio-led Senate. You need to see the list of things the president is demanding from NASS.

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Breaking: INEC opens new window for candidates dropped from its final list

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Breaking: Court of Appeal gives verdict on Saraka vs Kwara govt

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Davido reacts to his uncle Governor Adeleke's appointment as Tinubu's 2027 campaign coordinator

Davido reacts to his uncle Governor Adeleke's appointment as Tinubu's 2027 campaign coordinator

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FG targets steady electricity to all Nigerians, commits to clearing legacy debts to Gencos - Tegbe

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Exploring Amirah Dyme’s background and the aspects that have influenced her path

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Who is the richest contestant on American Idol? Here are the 9 contestants who made it bigtime

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Who is the wealthiest American Idol Judge? The star-studded panel ranked by total net worth

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Prominent Nigerian pastor Burris is dead, church releases statement

Prominent Nigerian pastor Burris is dead, church releases statement

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How to find your building’s digital postcode on Nigeria’s new NIPOST system

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Police arrest ex-Imo governor Rochas Okorocha in Abuja, release him on bail

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2027: APC chieftain speaks on Tinubu's revised campaign council, Benjamin Kalu's inclusion

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NYSC Corps Member Killed as Truck Rams Into Multiple Vehicles

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Australia publishes list of benefits available to people who join its military

Australia publishes list of benefits available to people who join its military

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US Army releases names of 2 soldiers with top performance awards for 2026

US Army releases names of 2 soldiers with top performance awards for 2026

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UK lists 4 categories of foreigners exempt from fingerprint biometrics for visa

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UK announces 19 categories of foreigners exempt from paying Immigration Health Surcharge

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Australia releases names of 5 countries whose citizens can apply to join Queensland Police Force

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Soldier of the year: US Army releases details of 2026 winner who beat 100s of soldiers

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2027 Election: Tinubu told who to deploy to grassroots

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Wike mentions APC governor he supported to win his election

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Did Trump apologise to Tinubu over terrorism claims? Fact emerges

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NNPCL's N66-per-litre petrol discount: Nigerians urged to use fuel app

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Rivers: Wike discloses what is important to Fubara

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Arsene Wenger explains why Nigeria and other African countries can win the FIFA World Cup

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Mikel Obi slams Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal captain leaves national team, video

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Super Eagles star Victor Boniface gifts Zlatan Ibile 3 cows ahead of his upcoming wedding, video

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Full list of Nigerians ever nominated for the Ballon d’Or as Kanu, Osimhen, Okocha lead

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Key stat proves Osimhen’s value to Galatasaray ahead of Barcelona Champions League clash

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United States extends travel ban to 3 African countries

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Breaking: Pope Leo's surgery to remove growth on his lung completed

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Saudi Arabia’s new Umrah visa allows multiple entries, details emerge

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UK travellers warned against applying for ETIAS visa waiver as 150+ scam sites emerge

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JAMB discloses what UTME candidates must check before accepting admission

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FCT, Lagos top list of states with highest education quality in Nigeria 2026

FCT, Lagos top list of states with highest education quality in Nigeria 2026

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Mental health: Baze University urges students to seek help early

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LASU best graduating student shares journey from hawking sachet water to scoring 4.77 CGPA

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After backlash, ABU Zaria suspends new fee hike pending consultations with students

After backlash, ABU Zaria suspends new fee hike pending consultations with students

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Primary, secondary schools, universities to close nationwide for one weekday before 2026 ends

Primary, secondary schools, universities to close nationwide for one weekday before 2026 ends

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New shopping app Trovah targets Iseyin, Oke-Ogun businesses, connects sellers with more customers

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NERC approves 10 universities, firms to generate 54.94 MW of electricity amid high power bills

NERC approves 10 universities, firms to generate 54.94 MW of electricity amid high power bills

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Dangote Refinery releases financial statement. records massive profits in 9 months

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Naira loses against dollar, pound, gains against euro

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Fuel import licences: Energy watchdog backs Dangote’s bid to appeal ruling

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Lagos pure water producers speak on 3-day shutdown, name affected areas

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“Who married these monsters?”: Solomon Buchi reacts to video of women admitting they abort male babies

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Atiku ya yi maganar magudi da aka ba Yarabawa manyan mukamai a INEC

Atiku ya yi maganar magudi da aka ba Yarabawa manyan mukamai a INEC

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Wai Trump ya nemi afuwar Tinubu kan wasu zarge zarge? Ga abin da muka binciko

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