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Adeleke vs Oyebamiji: 10 critical LGAs that may shape Osun election outcome

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Adeleke vs Oyebamiji: 10 critical LGAs that may shape Osun election outcome

As Osun State's governorship election nears, Governor Adeleke, APC's Oyebamiji, and ADC's Salaam compete fiercely for 10 key local government areas.

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UAE explains why foreigners must submit birth certificates before qualifying for residency permits

UAE explains why foreigners must submit birth certificates before qualifying for residency permits

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Davido finally addresses viral reports of doing a hit battle with Olamide

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Poland announces qualification foreigners must have to be legally recognised as Polish citizens

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WAEC 2026: Mother reacts after seeing exam result of daughter, announces what she would study

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Cristiano Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodríguez: Date and venue of private wedding emerges

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Sweden announces amount foreigners must earn monthly to qualify for citizenship in 2026

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Troubling moment thugs harassed Brain Jotter in Lagos sparks concerns "This is becoming too much"

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Sheikh Jingir breaks silence after remarks on Muslim-Muslim ticket triggered backlash

Sheikh Jingir breaks silence after remarks on Muslim-Muslim ticket triggered backlash

Sheikh Jingir has broken his silence after his remarks on the Muslim-Muslim ticket ignited backlash, offering an explanation amid the controversy.

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Osun 2026 election: 5 things to avoid on election day

Osun 2026 election: 5 things to avoid on election day

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Yakubu Aiyegbeni snubs Victor Osimhen, Mikel Obi in his all-time Super Eagles XI

Yakubu Aiyegbeni snubs Victor Osimhen, Mikel Obi in his all-time Super Eagles XI

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Full List: 6 oldest candidates in the 2026 Osun governorship election

Full List: 6 oldest candidates in the 2026 Osun governorship election

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Dangote Refinery raises petrol price as depot rates hit N1,200 per litre

Dangote Refinery raises petrol price as depot rates hit N1,200 per litre

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42 minutes ago by Pascal Oparada

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UK announces list of 19 nationalities exempt from English test for citizenship application in 2026

UK announces list of 19 nationalities exempt from English test for citizenship application in 2026

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21 hours ago

UK graduate visa: 2 things foreign graduates cannot do in the United Kingdom

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Norway unveils website where foreigners can find jobs, posts over 5,500 vacancies

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France explains what happens after foreigners apply for citizenship, gives processing time

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18 hours ago

Muslim-Muslim ticket: Gumi reacts to Sheikh Jingir's Pro-Tinubu comments

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16 hours ago

Maldives launches job website where foreigners can find work and earn salary, shares link

People

19 hours ago

Omotola discloses actual amount she received after her movie grossed over N103m in cinemas

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Dark week in Nigerian entertainment as four popular celebrities die

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Video of billionaire Ochacho’s multi-million naira bedroom sparks mixed reactions online

Video of billionaire Ochacho’s multi-million naira bedroom sparks mixed reactions online

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Peter Okoye explains why P-Square’s proposed collaboration with Michael Jackson did not happen

Peter Okoye explains why P-Square’s proposed collaboration with Michael Jackson did not happen

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Davido Fires Back at Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo in Fiery Tweet: "No Way He Typed That"

Davido Fires Back at Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo in Fiery Tweet: "No Way He Typed That"

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Judy Austin sues ex-hubby Obasi, Yul Edochie's aunt Rita, demands N1bn in damages

Judy Austin sues ex-hubby Obasi, Yul Edochie's aunt Rita, demands N1bn in damages

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Melissa Gilbert grew up on Little House and rebuilt her life far away from any camera or spotlight

Melissa Gilbert grew up on Little House and rebuilt her life far away from any camera or spotlight

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a day ago by Mercy Mbuthia

Who is Katt Williams' wife? A look at the comedian's wives and girlfriends

Who is Katt Williams' wife? A look at the comedian's wives and girlfriends

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2 days ago by Naomi Karina

Beverly Hills Cop's cast — Eddie Murphy's back, but here's what everyone else has been doing

Beverly Hills Cop's cast — Eddie Murphy's back, but here's what everyone else has been doing

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a day ago by Ciku Njuguna

Melissa Gilbert's children — two sons, two fathers, and the man she named one of them after

Melissa Gilbert's children — two sons, two fathers, and the man she named one of them after

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a day ago by Naomi Karina

M*A*S*H cast — from Alan Alda's late-career revival to the ones Hollywood forgot

M*A*S*H cast — from Alan Alda's late-career revival to the ones Hollywood forgot

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KJ Apa's girlfriend history — from confirmed relationships to the ones he never quite confirmed

KJ Apa's girlfriend history — from confirmed relationships to the ones he never quite confirmed

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Zac Brown and wife Kendra Scott got engaged after just two months and nobody saw it coming

Zac Brown and wife Kendra Scott got engaged after just two months and nobody saw it coming

an hour ago by Muhunya Muhonji

Tom Segura and Christina P met doing comedy and never really stopped working together since

Tom Segura and Christina P met doing comedy and never really stopped working together since

an hour ago by Ciku Njuguna

Are Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion back together? Here's where things actually stand

Are Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion back together? Here's where things actually stand

an hour ago by Naomi Karina

Is Eva Larue married? She's been down the aisle three times and lived through a stalker too

Is Eva Larue married? She's been down the aisle three times and lived through a stalker too

2 hours ago by Isaac Wangethi

All of Leah Kateb's ex-boyfriends before Miguel, including the one who broke her heart on TV

All of Leah Kateb's ex-boyfriends before Miguel, including the one who broke her heart on TV

2 hours ago by Isaac Wangethi

Josh Gad's wife Ida Darvish — she met him playing his wife in a play, and never left

Josh Gad's wife Ida Darvish — she met him playing his wife in a play, and never left

2 hours ago by Naomi Karina

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Osun election: Police ban Amotekun, vigilantes from election duty

Osun election: Police ban Amotekun, vigilantes from election duty

2 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

Osun election: Governor Adeleke demands Fadahunsi's arrest over viral video

Osun election: Governor Adeleke demands Fadahunsi's arrest over viral video

2 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

Woman arrested for allegedly stabbing husband to death 8 months after wedding

Woman arrested for allegedly stabbing husband to death 8 months after wedding

3 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Lawmakers pass bill regulating house rent, agent fees in top southern state

Lawmakers pass bill regulating house rent, agent fees in top southern state

3 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Natasha: How my 16-year-old daughter raised fund to build orphanage

Natasha: How my 16-year-old daughter raised fund to build orphanage

11 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Tension as fire razes popular bank, others in Kano

Tension as fire razes popular bank, others in Kano

12 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

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Georgia names 3 categories of foreigners exempted from writing Georgian citizenship test

Georgia names 3 categories of foreigners exempted from writing Georgian citizenship test

an hour ago by Muhammed Hammed Olayinka

UK announces 9 categories of people exempt from English test for settlement in Britain in 2026

UK announces 9 categories of people exempt from English test for settlement in Britain in 2026

an hour ago by Victor Duru

Austria announces citizenship test exemption for 2 categories of foreigners

Austria announces citizenship test exemption for 2 categories of foreigners

an hour ago by Muhammed Hammed Olayinka

US-based man indicted for $113k business email compromise fraud in North Dakota

US-based man indicted for $113k business email compromise fraud in North Dakota

2 hours ago by Oluwadara Adebisi

UK announces list of 8 visa categories exempt from English test for settlement in Britain in 2026

UK announces list of 8 visa categories exempt from English test for settlement in Britain in 2026

2 hours ago by Victor Duru

Estonia announces 1 category of foreigners exempted from writing Estonian essay citizenship test

Estonia announces 1 category of foreigners exempted from writing Estonian essay citizenship test

2 hours ago by Muhammed Hammed Olayinka

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Osun governorship election 2026: 6 Important facts every voter should know

Osun governorship election 2026: 6 Important facts every voter should know

44 minutes ago by Adekunle Dada

APC, Accord, or ADC: 9 factors that will decide Adeleke, Oyebamiji, Najeem's fates in Osun 2026

APC, Accord, or ADC: 9 factors that will decide Adeleke, Oyebamiji, Najeem's fates in Osun 2026

an hour ago by Bada Yusuf

Adeleke vs Oyebamiji: 10 critical LGAs that may shape Osun election outcome

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Adeleke vs Oyebamiji: 10 critical LGAs that may shape Osun election outcome

an hour ago by Adekunle Dada

“I gave him new car”: Adeleke calls former governor Oyinlola 'paperweight'

“I gave him new car”: Adeleke calls former governor Oyinlola 'paperweight'

an hour ago by Adekunle Dada

Inflammatory statement: Peter Obi drags popular APC senator

Inflammatory statement: Peter Obi drags popular APC senator

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Peter Obi lists professional aiding election rigging in Nigeria

Peter Obi lists professional aiding election rigging in Nigeria

2 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

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Manchester City beat Arsenal and Chelsea to sign highly-rated Nigerian winger

Manchester City beat Arsenal and Chelsea to sign highly-rated Nigerian winger

an hour ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

Asisat Oshoala makes bold promise to Nigerians ahead of World Cup playoff vs South Africa

Asisat Oshoala makes bold promise to Nigerians ahead of World Cup playoff vs South Africa

an hour ago by Elijah Odetokun

Ballon d'Or: PSG star snubs Lamine Yamal in top 5, names his favourites to win

Ballon d'Or: PSG star snubs Lamine Yamal in top 5, names his favourites to win

2 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

PSG vs Aston Villa: AI with perfect record makes bold UEFA Super Cup prediction

PSG vs Aston Villa: AI with perfect record makes bold UEFA Super Cup prediction

3 hours ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

PSG vs Aston Villa: List of TV stations to watch UEFA Super Cup final in Nigeria

PSG vs Aston Villa: List of TV stations to watch UEFA Super Cup final in Nigeria

13 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Osaze Odemwingie reacts to Victor Osimhen’s fight with Villarreal star Santiago Mourino

Osaze Odemwingie reacts to Victor Osimhen’s fight with Villarreal star Santiago Mourino

15 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

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Canada issues 4 alarms for visa applicants to watch out for

Canada issues 4 alarms for visa applicants to watch out for

15 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Turkey uncovers scheme reselling Schengen visa slots

Turkey uncovers scheme reselling Schengen visa slots

15 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

2026: Public holiday announced for prophet’s birthday

2026: Public holiday announced for prophet’s birthday

17 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

August 14 public holiday: State Bank announces closure

August 14 public holiday: State Bank announces closure

17 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

UAE public holidays 2027: Full list of dates and tips to extend your break

UAE public holidays 2027: Full list of dates and tips to extend your break

18 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Colombia Earthquake: At Least 169 Killed as 7.4-Magnitude Tremor Hits Western Cities

Colombia Earthquake: At Least 169 Killed as 7.4-Magnitude Tremor Hits Western Cities

19 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

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Cardinal Onaiyekan's abuse of clerical privilege by Temitope Ajayi

Cardinal Onaiyekan's abuse of clerical privilege by Temitope Ajayi

10 days ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Legit.ng's Ismaila Yinusa named among 41 recipients of 2026 INMA Africa Elevate Scholarship

Legit.ng's Ismaila Yinusa named among 41 recipients of 2026 INMA Africa Elevate Scholarship

a month ago by Felix Imoh

State police: Why more guns may not be the answer to Nigeria’s security crisis

State police: Why more guns may not be the answer to Nigeria’s security crisis

a month ago by Ololade Olatimehin

NDC, the Kogi verdict and the politicisation of the gavel

NDC, the Kogi verdict and the politicisation of the gavel

a month ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Customs succession debate and the danger of disruptive ambitions

Customs succession debate and the danger of disruptive ambitions

a month ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Soludo’s “cow-tail” remark and the politics of lowered expectations in Southeast Nigeria

Soludo’s “cow-tail” remark and the politics of lowered expectations in Southeast Nigeria

a month ago by Ololade Olatimehin

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Education

ABU Zaria begins investigation into professor's claim of 5 PhDs, 28 other qualifications

ABU Zaria begins investigation into professor's claim of 5 PhDs, 28 other qualifications

a day ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

"Set an example": WAEC told to make CBT mandatory to end 'miracle centres'

"Set an example": WAEC told to make CBT mandatory to end 'miracle centres'

a day ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

University of Ibadan opens fresh opportunity for admission seekers who missed on-campus slots in 2026

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University of Ibadan opens fresh opportunity for admission seekers who missed on-campus slots in 2026

3 days ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

UNILAG releases 2026/2027 Post-UTME results, shares how to check scores

UNILAG releases 2026/2027 Post-UTME results, shares how to check scores

4 days ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

List of top 15 Nigerian federal universities with the largest land areas

List of top 15 Nigerian federal universities with the largest land areas

5 days ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

JAMB: Deputy governor rewards student who scored 368 in UTME with N1 million cash gift

JAMB: Deputy governor rewards student who scored 368 in UTME with N1 million cash gift

5 days ago by Adekunle Dada

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NNPC filling stations reduce petrol price by N50, release new rates

NNPC filling stations reduce petrol price by N50, release new rates

48 minutes ago by Dave Ibemere

ECOWAS invites Nigerians to apply for $65,000 Startup Award, unveils criteria for applicants

ECOWAS invites Nigerians to apply for $65,000 Startup Award, unveils criteria for applicants

an hour ago by Pascal Oparada

Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines, others resume flights after aviation unions suspend strike

Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines, others resume flights after aviation unions suspend strike

an hour ago by Victor Enengedi

Depot owners increase petrol prices as Iran sends US government a strong message

Depot owners increase petrol prices as Iran sends US government a strong message

3 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

Full List: 7 African phone brands you may not know, their countries of origin

Full List: 7 African phone brands you may not know, their countries of origin

4 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

MTN offers customers one hour of free TikTok data every Sunday, Nigerians left out

MTN offers customers one hour of free TikTok data every Sunday, Nigerians left out

4 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

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Emotions run high as Nollywood stars bid farewell to late actress Tope Osoba at candlelight service

Emotions run high as Nollywood stars bid farewell to late actress Tope Osoba at candlelight service

24 minutes ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

Peller opens up on what happened at his wedding, says his parents embarrassed him: “I dey vex"

Peller opens up on what happened at his wedding, says his parents embarrassed him: “I dey vex"

35 minutes ago by Olaniyi Apanpa

Burna Boy carpets the Afrobeats Big 3 debate with one bold statement, triggers reactions online

Burna Boy carpets the Afrobeats Big 3 debate with one bold statement, triggers reactions online

54 minutes ago by Chinasa Afigbo

Cristiano Ronaldo officially marries longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez

Cristiano Ronaldo officially marries longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez

an hour ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

The richest cast of Scream members isn't the one who walked away over a pay dispute

The richest cast of Scream members isn't the one who walked away over a pay dispute

an hour ago by Isaac Wangethi

Psquare feud: Peter Okoye reacts as Uche Maduagwu, others take to Lagos streets to support him

Psquare feud: Peter Okoye reacts as Uche Maduagwu, others take to Lagos streets to support him

an hour ago by Olumide Alake

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Bakin sanatan APC ya jawo masa, gwaman zai yi kararsa bayan gindaya sharuda

Bakin sanatan APC ya jawo masa, gwaman zai yi kararsa bayan gindaya sharuda

9 minutes ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

"Kiristanci na cikin matsala"; Malamin addini ya dauki zafi kan kalaman Sheikh Jingir

"Kiristanci na cikin matsala"; Malamin addini ya dauki zafi kan kalaman Sheikh Jingir

20 minutes ago by Sharif Lawal

Alkawarin gwamnan Kebbi ga iyalan jam'ian yan sanda da yan bindiga suka kashe

Alkawarin gwamnan Kebbi ga iyalan jam'ian yan sanda da yan bindiga suka kashe

38 minutes ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

NUPRC: Ana yi wa masu neman aiki a hukumar man fetur ungulu da kan zabo

NUPRC: Ana yi wa masu neman aiki a hukumar man fetur ungulu da kan zabo

42 minutes ago by Aisha Ahmad

Sheikh Jingir ya sake fadar abin da masu sukarsa kan muslim muslim ba za su so ba

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Sheikh Jingir ya sake fadar abin da masu sukarsa kan muslim muslim ba za su so ba

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Kaduna da wasu jihohi 12 da za a yi mamakon ruwa da ambaliya daga yau zuwa kwanaki 7

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