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Jay-Z New York concert delayed for hours over security breach

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium in New York was delayed for more than four hours on Sunday night after hundreds of ticketless fans...
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Over 2,700 may have loosed life due to England heatwaves — Researchers

At least 2,700 people could have died in England and Wales as a result of heatwaves that struck in May and June, according to...
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Jurassic Park star Sam Neill kicks bucket at 78

“Jurassic Park” star, Sam Neill, died in Australia on Monday aged 78, his family said in a statement that described the beloved actor’s death...
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Eight charged over plot to attack Trump’s White House UFC event

Eight men accused in an alleged plot to attack a White House mixed martial arts fight hosted by President Donald Trump in June have...
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Indian farmer installs spiral staircase on palm tree for easier sap harvesting

A third-generation farmer in Tamil Nadu, India, has built a spiral iron staircase around a palm tree on his farm, saying it will make...
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UK-based lawyer begins process of renouncing Nigerian citizenship

A UK-based Nigerian legal practitioner, Baron Chymaker, says he has formally begun the process of renouncing his Nigerian citizenship. Chymaker said his lawyer in Nigeria...
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Libyan authorities detain Argentina fans after post-match clashes in Ajdabiya

Authorities in Libya have detained a group of Argentina supporters following post-match altercations in the city of Ajdabiya after celebrations over Argentina’s progress at...
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Nigerians in US must now apply for visas directly

The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced the disengagement of Online Integrated Solutions, popularly known as OIS Services, as the operator of Nigeria’s Visa Application...
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Canada extends proof of citizenship processing time to 19 months

The Canadian government has announced that the processing time for its proof of citizenship has increased to 19 months, IRCC.com reports. This was disclosed on...
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US publishes names, photos of 124 Nigerians to be deported for crimes

The United States has announced an updated deportation list featuring 124 Nigerians. This was disclosed in a statement on the website of the Department of...
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OK Movement disowns self acclaimed merger group leader, Ogunche Sani

OK Movement, support group for the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC presidential and vice presidential candidates, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have disowned a self...
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Appeal Court upholds order stopping INEC from recognising ADC state congresses

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld a Federal High Court judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating...
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ADC asks INEC to investigate rival faction over forgery claims

The African Democratic Congress has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to investigate the alleged forgery and unauthorised use of documents purportedly issued...
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Kano gov retains deputy as running mate for 2027

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has nominated his deputy, Murtala Garo, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Tofa,...
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2027 Presidency: APC Muslim-Muslim ticket sparks fresh debate

The decision by President Bola Tinubu to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election has reignited debate...
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Fubara to present N1.84tn 2026 budget to Rivers Assembly

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is billed to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill before the State House of Assembly on Friday, in what would mark...
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APC holding El-Rufa’i because of 2027 elections – Bolaji Abdullahi 

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of deliberately keeping former Kaduna State governor? Nasir El-Rufai in detention...
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ADC’ll hold you responsible if anything happens to El-Rufai – Abdullahi to Tinubu

The Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, has vowed to hold President Bola Tinubu personally accountable if anything happens to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai...
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FG expands cancer patient support funds to check treatment costs

The Federal Government has expanded financial support for cancer patients through targeted health funds and insurance initiatives, while ramping up investments in local research,...

Ekiti reiterates commitment to stronger public health emergency response

UITH doctors down tools over assault on member

Adeleke unveils health insurance for Osun monarchs, says 200 PHC rehabilitated

‘I have cancer,’ Nollywood actress Cynthia Anijekwu cries, calls for support

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Police to arraign four over cybercrime

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 21 for the arraignment of four defendants, including a commercial bank, over allegations of unlawfully...

Anambra arraigns blogger over fake reports on Soludo, son

Anambra arrests birth attendant for illegal surgeries, seals facility

Police arrest two Nigerians over demise of compatriot in Ghana

Police to arraign two for smoking on Air Peace flight

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Abuja court remands two siblings over father’s fatal attack

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arraigned two children of the late Adimike Godwin and another suspect before the FCT High Court over...

ICPC arraigns ex-minister Nnaji, court grants N20m bail

Adamawa court fines ADC gov candidate ₦3m for illegal campaign posters

Court to hear Accord Party chieftain’s presidential ticket suit July 14

DSS detains journalist over drone, Sowore demands release

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‘Reduce your convoy’ – Rufai knocks Remi Tinubu over call to Davido, Burna Boy, Asake

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OK Movement disowns self acclaimed merger group leader, Ogunche Sani

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Appeal Court upholds order stopping INEC from recognising ADC state congresses

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Funnybone sparks online debate, says being born again doesn’t erase trauma

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Adeleke seeks visa ban on Osun opposition leaders

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Why NIN doesn’t always help track kidnappers, terrorists – NIMC

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Meet four students representing Nigeria at World Spelling Bee debut in China

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Aisha Buhari attends first anniversary for late husband in Abuja

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Ondo suspends 27 secondary school students over misconduct

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Bellingham reminds me of Zidane, says Terry ahead before England-Argentina clash

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Arsenal become fourth football club to surpass 1,000 England caps

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Abuja court remands two siblings over father’s fatal attack

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 I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – Taooma

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Defence ministry denies claims of unpaid house officers’ allowances

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FG expands cancer patient support funds to check treatment costs

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Atiku welcomes WAEC, NECO fee hike suspension, knocks govt ‘poor planning’

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Ekiti reiterates commitment to stronger public health emergency response

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MACBAN denies involvement in Benue attack, demands probe

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