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Breaking: Court adjourns El-Rufai bail hearing, announces new date

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Breaking: Court adjourns El-Rufai bail hearing, announces new date

A Kaduna Federal High Court has adjourned the bail application of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to March 31, 2026, allowing time for defence preparation.

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My husband controlled every penny I spent—when I found where it was going, I nearly fainted

My husband controlled every penny I spent—when I found where it was going, I nearly fainted

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Strong reaction as Senegal challenges CAF's controversial AFCON title decision

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Hisbah arrests Kano LG chairman, children in hotel raid during Sallah celebration

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Pastor, Islamic cleric arrested for allegedly buying suspected human parts

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Brilliant Nigerian 14-year-old wins African spelling bee title in Zimbabwe

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66 killed as military plane crashes shortly after takeoff

66 killed as military plane crashes shortly after takeoff

A Colombian military plane carrying 128 people crashed near Puerto Leguizamo, killing at least 66 and injuring dozens as authorities ruled out an attack.

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9 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

Influential cleric releases clear prophecy on winner of Iran vs US/Israel war

Influential cleric releases clear prophecy on winner of Iran vs US/Israel war

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Just in: Tears and anger as fuel trailer crushes motorcyclist, 6 others to death, location emerges

Just in: Tears and anger as fuel trailer crushes motorcyclist, 6 others to death, location emerges

Nigeria

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2027 election: Primate Ayodele mentions those who are allegedly against Tinubu

2027 election: Primate Ayodele mentions those who are allegedly against Tinubu

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Rare photo of president Trump as a child resurfaces as war in Middle East rages on

Rare photo of president Trump as a child resurfaces as war in Middle East rages on

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Senegal midfielder breaks silence, sends bold message to CAF over AFCON decision

Senegal midfielder breaks silence, sends bold message to CAF over AFCON decision

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World Health Organisation announces new high-paying health vacancy, how to apply and link emerge

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Biola Adebayo finally explains reason she interviewed Baba Ijesha after massive outcry

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Debbie Shokoya sets the record straight on viral claims that Obesere is his biological father

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Former sales rep at popular Nigerian bank shares salary he was paid monthly before he resigned

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Graduate of University of Lagos becomes inconsolable on convocation day, weeps over her CGPA

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Former APC chieftain alleges plot to relocate Nigeria’s capital from Abuja

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Comedian Kiekie opens up on why she keeps her husband off social media

Comedian Kiekie opens up on why she keeps her husband off social media

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Iyabo Ojo reportedly takes action against Biola Adebayo on IG following Baba Ijesha's interview

Iyabo Ojo reportedly takes action against Biola Adebayo on IG following Baba Ijesha's interview

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"I drank a gallon of oil": King Mitchy opens up about liver damage after near-fatal online drama

"I drank a gallon of oil": King Mitchy opens up about liver damage after near-fatal online drama

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Bedroom scene of Bambam, Uzor Arukwe sparks buzz amid actress' marriage crisis: “This is too real”

Bedroom scene of Bambam, Uzor Arukwe sparks buzz amid actress' marriage crisis: “This is too real”

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Parents of autistic boy who broke Guinness World Record disclose how they discovered his talent

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Parents of autistic boy who broke Guinness World Record disclose how they discovered his talent

Nigeria

10 hours ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Survivor speaks as terrorists invade ECWA Church in Kwara, "started running in different directions"

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Survivor speaks as terrorists invade ECWA Church in Kwara, "started running in different directions"

Nigeria

8 hours ago by Ololade Olatimehin

US‑Iran war: Again, Nigerians face economic shocks without government buffer

US‑Iran war: Again, Nigerians face economic shocks without government buffer

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7 hours ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Top Hausa leader speaks on US‑Iran war as fuel price rises to "N1,400", sends message to Tinubu

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Top Hausa leader speaks on US‑Iran war as fuel price rises to "N1,400", sends message to Tinubu

Nigeria

3 hours ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Young widow shares traumatising account as she loses house, savings to in-laws after husband dies

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Young widow shares traumatising account as she loses house, savings to in-laws after husband dies

Nigeria

an hour ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Live Updates: War Escalates as Iran Targets Israel and Gulf Arab States

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Live Updates: War Escalates as Iran Targets Israel and Gulf Arab States

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I Thought My Son Sneaks At Night To Steal Snacks – Until I Saw What He Carried to His Brother's Room

I Thought My Son Sneaks At Night To Steal Snacks – Until I Saw What He Carried to His Brother's Room

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A Colleague Humiliated Me To The Entire Office — I Had No Idea My Secret Would Be Used Against Me

A Colleague Humiliated Me To The Entire Office — I Had No Idea My Secret Would Be Used Against Me

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Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz's relationship timeline, from sparks to headlines

Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz's relationship timeline, from sparks to headlines

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Tracking Harry Styles' girlfriends over the years, from past loves to today

16 hours ago by Isaac Wangethi

I Financed My Girlfriend For Years – Then I Got Fired And Saw Who She Really Was

I Financed My Girlfriend For Years – Then I Got Fired And Saw Who She Really Was

a day ago by Chris Ndetei

My Room Was Flooded And Left Me With Nothing – But Once I Found This Old Envelope I Knew What To Do

My Room Was Flooded And Left Me With Nothing – But Once I Found This Old Envelope I Knew What To Do

a day ago by Chris Ndetei

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Is it true Kaduna cleric arrested as Peter Obi, ADC claimed? New development emerges

Is it true Kaduna cleric arrested as Peter Obi, ADC claimed? New development emerges

an hour ago by Bada Yusuf

Zamfara's new airport records first successful flight

Zamfara's new airport records first successful flight

2 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

Nigerian army opens online registration for recruits intake in 2026, lists requirement

Nigerian army opens online registration for recruits intake in 2026, lists requirement

5 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

US-based Nigerian graduate killed by driver attempting to evade police arrest

US-based Nigerian graduate killed by driver attempting to evade police arrest

5 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

EFCC storms Maitama, seals Abubakar Malami’s Abuja residence

EFCC storms Maitama, seals Abubakar Malami’s Abuja residence

5 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

APC reacts to report of consensus choice for Lagos governorship

APC reacts to report of consensus choice for Lagos governorship

7 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

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Nigerian man mentions his gateman's salary for doing different jobs in one compound

Nigerian man mentions his gateman's salary for doing different jobs in one compound

an hour ago by Oluwadara Adebisi

My husband brought his mistress home to kick me out – he didn’t know, he’d be homeless 1 hour later

My husband brought his mistress home to kick me out – he didn’t know, he’d be homeless 1 hour later

2 hours ago by Samuel Gitonga

Journalist sees something on CAF website about Senegal after Morocco was declared AFCON 2025 winner

Journalist sees something on CAF website about Senegal after Morocco was declared AFCON 2025 winner

2 hours ago by Muhammed Hammed Olayinka

FUNAAB student who started 100 level with 2.60 GPA graduates with better result, shows CGPA

FUNAAB student who started 100 level with 2.60 GPA graduates with better result, shows CGPA

2 hours ago by Victoria Nwahiri

Nigerian lawyer celebrates having his own room at 30, shares beautiful pictures of his new place

Nigerian lawyer celebrates having his own room at 30, shares beautiful pictures of his new place

3 hours ago by Victor Duru

Nigerian corps member laments bitterly after staying at NCCF corper's lodge: "My mental health"

Nigerian corps member laments bitterly after staying at NCCF corper's lodge: "My mental health"

3 hours ago by Ankrah Shalom

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Breaking: Labour Party discloses zone for 2027 election presidential ticket

Breaking: Labour Party discloses zone for 2027 election presidential ticket

an hour ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Breaking: Court adjourns El-Rufai bail hearing, announces new date

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Breaking: Court adjourns El-Rufai bail hearing, announces new date

4 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Peter Obi raises alarm, says Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar arrested after hosting him in Kaduna

Peter Obi raises alarm, says Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar arrested after hosting him in Kaduna

9 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

PDP Crisis: Wike takes fresh swipe at Makinde, "it’s unfortunate"

PDP Crisis: Wike takes fresh swipe at Makinde, "it’s unfortunate"

9 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Breaking: Kwankwaso begins talks with 2 top parties amid plot to sack Tinubu in 2027

Breaking: Kwankwaso begins talks with 2 top parties amid plot to sack Tinubu in 2027

11 hours ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Is El-Rufai’s wife Hadiza dead?: Former Kaduna first lady speaks

Is El-Rufai’s wife Hadiza dead?: Former Kaduna first lady speaks

18 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

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Heartbreak for Nigeria as 2026 FIFA World Cup Play-off teams, draws and schedules are confirmed

Heartbreak for Nigeria as 2026 FIFA World Cup Play-off teams, draws and schedules are confirmed

2 hours ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

2026 World Cup rocked with new crisis as major group files lawsuit against FIFA

2026 World Cup rocked with new crisis as major group files lawsuit against FIFA

4 hours ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray star's first words after successful surgery emerge

Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray star's first words after successful surgery emerge

5 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

FIFA updates rankings after CAF strips Senegal of AFCON 2025 title, Morocco declared winner

FIFA updates rankings after CAF strips Senegal of AFCON 2025 title, Morocco declared winner

5 hours ago by Dare Kuti

DR Congo shares World Cup playoff update from Mexico after FIFA dismissed Nigeria's protest

DR Congo shares World Cup playoff update from Mexico after FIFA dismissed Nigeria's protest

7 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Coach sacked after controversial comments about Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 star

Coach sacked after controversial comments about Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 star

8 hours ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

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Identity of powerful figure allegedly pushing Trump to escalate Iran war revealed

Identity of powerful figure allegedly pushing Trump to escalate Iran war revealed

3 hours ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Saudi Arabia sets deadline for Umrah visa holders to leave or face penalties

Saudi Arabia sets deadline for Umrah visa holders to leave or face penalties

3 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

North Korea re-elects Kim Jong Un as president after 2026 election

North Korea re-elects Kim Jong Un as president after 2026 election

8 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Trump issues fresh threat to Iran amid negotiation claim

Trump issues fresh threat to Iran amid negotiation claim

9 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Breaking: Tears, grief as 80 soldiers feared dead in Colombian Air Force plane crash, video emerges

Breaking: Tears, grief as 80 soldiers feared dead in Colombian Air Force plane crash, video emerges

23 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Breaking: Donald Trump speaks on US ending war with Iran, details emerge

Breaking: Donald Trump speaks on US ending war with Iran, details emerge

a day ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

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UK–Nigeria relations: How Nigeria can turn new UK agreements into real benefits

UK–Nigeria relations: How Nigeria can turn new UK agreements into real benefits

a day ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Oyo 2027: Will the persistent blackouts haunt Adelabu’s dreams?

Oyo 2027: Will the persistent blackouts haunt Adelabu’s dreams?

7 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Surge in terror across Nigeria and a silent ally: Where is the US partnership?

Surge in terror across Nigeria and a silent ally: Where is the US partnership?

7 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Decoding the strategic signal in Borno’s clustered attacks

Decoding the strategic signal in Borno’s clustered attacks

7 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

The troubling logic of state police and Nigeria’s security crisis

The troubling logic of state police and Nigeria’s security crisis

14 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

How malicious AI networks will threaten Nigeria's 2027 elections

How malicious AI networks will threaten Nigeria's 2027 elections

15 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

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Kwara AGILE: Expanding Opportunities for Girls Through Education and Empowerment

Kwara AGILE: Expanding Opportunities for Girls Through Education and Empowerment

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FG invites applications for foreign scholarship 2026/2027

FG invites applications for foreign scholarship 2026/2027

23 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

University of Ibadan announces cut-off marks for 2026 undergraduate admission

University of Ibadan announces cut-off marks for 2026 undergraduate admission

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

JAMB releases major update on mock UTME 2026, tells candidates what to do

JAMB releases major update on mock UTME 2026, tells candidates what to do

a day ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Jubilation as Federal Poly, Oko bans lecturers from selling textbooks directly to students

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Jubilation as Federal Poly, Oko bans lecturers from selling textbooks directly to students

a day ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Covenant University, 9 other top private varsities in Nigeria in 2026 by global ranking

Covenant University, 9 other top private varsities in Nigeria in 2026 by global ranking

2 days ago by Bada Yusuf

Education

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Dangote Refinery Receives 17.5 Million Barrels of Crude from Local, Global Sources

Dangote Refinery Receives 17.5 Million Barrels of Crude from Local, Global Sources

an hour ago by Oluwatobi Odeyinka

Dangote’s net worth rises, overtakes 13 other billionaires in 2026

Dangote’s net worth rises, overtakes 13 other billionaires in 2026

an hour ago by Dave Ibemere

SEC gives capital market operators six weeks ultimatum to submit recapitalisation plans

SEC gives capital market operators six weeks ultimatum to submit recapitalisation plans

2 hours ago by Oluwatobi Odeyinka

Moniepoint storms Nigeria’s $50bn food market with Orda acquisition, targets restaurants and vendors

Moniepoint storms Nigeria’s $50bn food market with Orda acquisition, targets restaurants and vendors

3 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

Dangote says petrol prices could rise further, gives reasons

Dangote says petrol prices could rise further, gives reasons

3 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

NYSC set to launch new investment programme as part of CDS for corps members

NYSC set to launch new investment programme as part of CDS for corps members

4 hours ago by Oluwatobi Odeyinka

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Mc Oluomo reclaims office after forceful removal by Tajudeen Baruwa, sparks talks: “Lawlessness”

Mc Oluomo reclaims office after forceful removal by Tajudeen Baruwa, sparks talks: “Lawlessness”

3 hours ago by Shade Metibogun

Obi Cubana spotted with Seyi Tinubu abroad in new video after apology to Igbos: "Lunch with family"

Obi Cubana spotted with Seyi Tinubu abroad in new video after apology to Igbos: "Lunch with family"

3 hours ago by Olumide Alake

Teni's hilarious dream about Chris Brown goes viral, sparks reactions: “You sure no be James Brown?"

Teni's hilarious dream about Chris Brown goes viral, sparks reactions: “You sure no be James Brown?"

4 hours ago by Shade Metibogun

"I was lured with food, money": Baba Ijesha opens up to Yinka Ayefele another interview, clip trends

"I was lured with food, money": Baba Ijesha opens up to Yinka Ayefele another interview, clip trends

6 hours ago by Olumide Alake

Davido finally speaks on how he feels about the Grammys after 3 misses

Davido finally speaks on how he feels about the Grammys after 3 misses

7 hours ago by Chinasa Afigbo

Regina Daniels throws jab after Ned Nwoko reportedly yanks off her photos from his Abuja mansion

Regina Daniels throws jab after Ned Nwoko reportedly yanks off her photos from his Abuja mansion

8 hours ago by Olumide Alake

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Baban Chinedu ya tona wa Fasto da ya kai korafin kisan Kiristoci Amurka asiri

Baban Chinedu ya tona wa Fasto da ya kai korafin kisan Kiristoci Amurka asiri

9 minutes ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

"Muna cikin babbar matsala," Baba Ahmed ya cire tsoro, ya yi wa Tinubu kaca kaca

"Muna cikin babbar matsala," Baba Ahmed ya cire tsoro, ya yi wa Tinubu kaca kaca

35 minutes ago by Sani Hamza

Saudiyya ta yi abin da ba a yi tsammani ba, ta nemi alfarmar Trump kan Iran

Saudiyya ta yi abin da ba a yi tsammani ba, ta nemi alfarmar Trump kan Iran

an hour ago by Sani Hamza

Abubakar Malami ya ga ta kansa, EFCC sun shirya kwance masa zani a kasuwa

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Abubakar Malami ya ga ta kansa, EFCC sun shirya kwance masa zani a kasuwa

an hour ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

Pakistan za ta shiga tsakani a yakin Amurka da Isra'ila ke gwabzawa da Iran

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Pakistan za ta shiga tsakani a yakin Amurka da Isra'ila ke gwabzawa da Iran

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'Malamin Musulunci' ya kunyata Peter Obi, ya yi karin haske da aka ce DSS sun cafke shi

'Malamin Musulunci' ya kunyata Peter Obi, ya yi karin haske da aka ce DSS sun cafke shi

3 hours ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

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