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US Senate passes Republican border security bill

The US Senate on Friday passed a Republican bill promoting President Donald Trump’s immigration, energy and defense policies. This comes despite Trump’s preference for a...
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Cynthia Erivo to play Jesus in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Hollywood Bowl

Nigerian-born British actress Cynthia Erivo has been cast to play the iconic role of Jesus in the upcoming musical ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at the...
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Israel to release 602 prisoners in Hamas swap

Israel will free 602 inmates from jails on Saturday as part of a hostage-prisoner swap with Hamas under an ongoing Gaza ceasefire deal, according...
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Our child is sick – Elon Musk’s ex, Grimes accuses him of ignoring her messages

Famous Canadian musician, Grimes, has called out Elon Musk, her ex-partner and CEO of the microblogging platform, X, for ignoring the urgent medical concerns...
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Rubiales forced kiss: Hermoso will appeal verdict – Lawyer

Jenni Hermoso will appeal the verdict in the case of former Spain football chief Luis Rubiales, who was fined after being found guilty of...
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US deports 135 migrants to Costa Rica

The United States deported 135 migrants of various nationalities, including 65 minors, to Costa Rica on Thursday, according to the Costa Rican government. Their flight...
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Mexico rejects US ‘invasion’ in cartel fight

Mexico’s president warned the United States on Thursday that her country would never tolerate an “invasion” of its national sovereignty and vowed fresh legal...
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PICTORIAL: British Egyptologists uncover ancient Pharaoh’s tomb in Egypt

Over a century after the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, British Egyptologists have made another groundbreaking find — the long-lost burial site of Pharaoh Thutmose...
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Pope Francis enjoys breakfast in armchair as health improves – Vatican

Pope Francis passed another peaceful night in hospital, “got up and had breakfast in his armchair”, the Vatican said Thursday, the day after reporting...
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Hamas to return bodies of four Israeli hostages amid ceasefire deal

Hamas is due to hand over the bodies of four hostages on Thursday, including those of the Bibas family, who have become symbols of...
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AfDB unveils presidential candidates ahead of May 29 election

The African Development Bank has officially commenced the process of electing its next president with the release of candidates set to contest in the...
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Nasarawa gov swears in 15 new commissioners

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule on Friday swore in 15 new commissioners as members of the State Executive Council. Our correspondent reports that the State...
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Court asks Osun electoral commission to conduct LG poll

An Osun State High Court sitting in Ilesa on Friday held that vacancies exist in all the 30 local government areas in the state...
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Robin van Persie appointed Feyenoord head coach — Report

Former Netherlands international and Feyenoord legend Robin van Persie has reportedly been appointed as the new head coach of Feyenoord, signing a contract that...
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Why I dumped Labour Party for APC  – Anambra gov aspirant, Ozigbo

A former governorship aspirant of the Labour Party in Anambra State, Valentine Ozigbo, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress. Ozigbo, who formally registered with...
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Babangida denies involvement in Dele Giwa’s death

Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), has denied involvement in the death of veteran journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch, Dele Giwa. Giwa, a vocal...
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IBB: I hope true winners of past elections will be recognized – Peter Obi

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has reacted after former Military President of Nigeria, Ibrahim Badamosi...
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SAMBO REPRESENTS MUHAMMADU BUHARI, GCFR, AT IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR, BOOK LAUNCH

Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, CON, the immediate past Minister of Transportation, represented Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, at the book launch of the former Nigerian Military President,...
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UCH doctors begin indefinite strike over blackout

Members of the Association of Resident Doctors at University College Hospital in Ibadan have embarked on an indefinite strike, an official said on Monday. The...

Lassa fever kills 12 in Ondo, 112 cases confirmed

Valentine’s Day: Avoid risky behaviour, prevent HIV, NACA urges Nigerians

WHO unveils free cancer medicine platform for children in poor countries

OAUTHC performed 55 cancer surgeries in January – Don

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Ex-Naval chief, retired general still wanted in N3bn fraud case – ICPC

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on Friday said former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Jibrin Usman (retd.), and Brigadier-General...

Edo court jails 11 for Internet fraud

Suspect remanded for abducting Anambra bizman

Court jails 30 internet fraudsters in Oyo

NSCDC arrests 17 for vandalising telecom, power installations in Yobe

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Anambra Govt inaugurates young farmers forum to boost food production

The Anambra State government has inaugurated the Anambra Community Young Farmers Forum, ACYFF, to boost food production in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr...

Morocco plans to invest in Yobe’s agriculture, green energy sectors

Experts intervene as late rainfall prediction causes apprehension among northern farmers, others

States must contribute 10% to join RAAMP, says FG

Alleged fraud: Court orders remand of ex-NHIS boss in Kuje prison

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Court grants N10m bail to woman who allegedly threatened Seyi Tinubu, IGP

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday admitted Olamide Thomas, who allegedly threatened Seyi Tinubu and the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Kayode Egbetokun,...

Fake Anambra lawyer jailed 90 days for impersonation

Court frees monarch, 42 others over Rivers DPO’s murder

Court to hear application stopping Fubara’s COS’ arrest March 4

Edo: NLC shuts state secretariat as banks, schools join strike

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AfDB unveils presidential candidates ahead of May 29 election

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US Senate passes Republican border security bill

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Abducted Niger LG secretary regains freedom

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1966 not Igbo coup, Kaduna Nzeogwu more of Hausa – IBB

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Gombe gov defends 120% varsity fee hike

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Police arrest two kidnap suspects in Adamawa

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Nasarawa gov swears in 15 new commissioners

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Tinubu approves relocation of 29 prisons

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NDDC adopts new development plan for Niger Delta

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Cynthia Erivo to play Jesus in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Hollywood Bowl

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Court orders final forfeiture of Emefiele’s $4.7m, N830m, property

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Israel to release 602 prisoners in Hamas swap

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Ex-NYSC DG hails Tinubu for approving Ekiti varsity, promises security others

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ABC Transport Boss’ Daughter Sues VeryDarkman To Court

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Police interrogate officers filmed manhandling civilian in Abia

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Court asks Osun electoral commission to conduct LG poll

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Delta state govt demotes two engineers for corruption and misconduct

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