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Breaking: Plane crash kills pilot, 10 passengers, details emerge

A civilian aircraft crashed in Tomblaine, France, killing eleven, including students and instructors from a parachutist school, on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

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Just In: APC national secretary Ajibola Basiru is bereaved

The national secretary of the APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, is mourning a personal loss, prompting a heartfelt condolence message from supporters of the party.

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United States lawmaker proposes bill to ban immigration from three African countries

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NGX ends week lower as all-share index falls 1.65%, market capitalisation drops to N148.91 trillion

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Oyo: Was pastor arrested over Oriire school abduction? Police speak out

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Bandits storm Sokoto, kill Imam, three others, abduct 12

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Breaking: Kaduna farmer accused of being Boko Haram member freed as DSS pays N3m compensation

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Man allegedly sacked from new job over refusal to lead opening prayer, explains why: "I told them"

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Lawyer advises Nigerians on how to handle loan apps that call them over their contact’s debt

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Lady who borrowed N35,000 4 months ago cries out after seeing loan balance, mentions amount

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Breaking: Atiku raises fresh allegation against Tinubu over NDC deregistration

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Breaking: Winners announced in top northern state council elections

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Tinubu announces 3 fresh appointments, names, full list, photos surface

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Messi sets new World Cup scoring record against 13 different countries

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FIFA sends important reminder to Ghana ahead of crucial Croatia clash

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Fresh tension as Donald Trump threatens to ‘complete the job’ in Iran

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Uganda media houses shut down as Ugandan general orders closure of Daily Monitor, NTV and Spark TV

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Iraqi security forces arrest politicians and senior officials in anti-corruption raids in Baghdad

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

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ABUAD rises in global THE sustainability impact ratings, leads Nigerian counterparts, top 10 list emerges

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Apply Now: Ireland announces opportunity for Nigerians

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NUC approves establishment of new university, names key areas it will focus on

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Kerosene price drops to N2,971, Sokoto records highest cost

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CPPE warns 10m Nigerian jobs at risk over Senate’s call for textile import ban

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Power outage: Millions face electricity disruption as TCN shuts down supply in 5 Nigerian states

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FG moves to launch smartphone factories in Nigeria to slash phone prices, create jobs

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Access Holdings announces retirement of top executive after over 20 years of service

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