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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...

Libyan authorities detain Argentina fans after post-match clashes in Ajdabiya

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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...

Nigerians in US must now apply for visas directly

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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...

Canada extends proof of citizenship processing time to 19 months

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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...

US publishes names, photos of 124 Nigerians to be deported for crimes

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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...

Oil tops $80 as Trump reignites Iran tensions

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Oil prices surged to $80 per barrel after the United States President, Donald Trump, declared that the interim ceasefire agreement with Iran was officially...

Top court upholds South Korean ex-president’s seven-year jail term

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South Korea’s highest court on Thursday upheld ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol’s seven year prison sentence over crimes tied to his botched 2024 martial law...

Woman gives birth while asleep, finds newborn under blanket

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A 27-year-old Canadian mother, Carolina Moreno, has shared the extraordinary story of how she unknowingly gave birth while asleep during labour. Moreno described the experience...

Court upholds FCCPC’s power to probe airline ticket pricing

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Marketers give update on cooking gas price reduction in Nigeria

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Dangote sourced 22% of June crude from overseas – Report

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Fuel Price: Nigerian filling stations shut down over petrol rate increase speculation

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N100 notes still legal tender, says CBN

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Senate clears Customs’ N1.3tn spending, N11tn revenue plan

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Dangote refinery begins free petrol delivery to Abuja, five states

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Dangote breaks ground on $17bn Kenya refinery

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Marketers push N800/l petrol, seek import licences

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UBA names Nnorom chairman as Elumelu exits board

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Political Gist

Fubara to present N1.84tn 2026 budget to Rivers Assembly

July 10, 2026

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...

APC holding El-Rufa’i because of 2027 elections – Bolaji Abdullahi

July 10, 2026

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...

ADC’ll hold you responsible if anything happens to El-Rufai – Abdullahi to Tinubu

July 10, 2026

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...

2027: Atiku, ADC giving Tinubu sleepless nights – Tambuwal

July 10, 2026

Former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has hinted that the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his party are giving...

Atiku gives Tinubu seven-day ultimatum on audit bill

July 10, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has given President Bola Tinubu a seven-day ultimatum to comply with what he described as his constitutional obligation, by...

Police rescue INEC official, others in foiled Zamfara bandit attack

July 10, 2026

The Zamfara State Police Command says it has repelled coordinated bandit attacks in Gummi, Talata Mafara and Gusau Local Government Areas, rescuing an abducted...

State police: Govs back reforms, SDP rejects Gbajabiamila on panel

July 10, 2026

The clamour for the establishment of state police gained renewed momentum on Thursday as senior government officials, governors, lawmakers, security experts and international stakeholders...

APC primary disputes driven by ambition, not people’s interest — Ex- gov aspirant

July 10, 2026

A former governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, Prof. Wale Sulaiman, has described the lingering dispute over the party’s governorship...

Health Gist

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UITH doctors down tools over assault on member

July 9, 2026

Medical doctors at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State, have suspended their services over alleged physical assault by a woman who lost...

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

July 8, 2026

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

July 7, 2026

TETFund challenges scientists to fast-track Nigeria’s first Lassa fever vaccine

June 30, 2026

Lagos tops Nigeria’s HIV burden as new infections hit 102,025

June 30, 2026

Crime Gist

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Police to arraign two for smoking on Air Peace flight

July 10, 2026

The Airport Police Command, Lagos, has said it will arraign two passengers for allegedly smoking and engaging in unruly conduct aboard an Air Peace...

Lagos court remands driver accused of stabbing couple during drinks bill dispute

July 10, 2026

Police arrest suspected gun-runner in Imo

July 10, 2026

Police arrest two suspected cultists over NDU student’s demise

July 9, 2026

Police arrest man over attack of varsity professor, brother in Benue

July 9, 2026

Agricultural Gist

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Indian farmer installs spiral staircase on palm tree for easier sap harvesting

July 10, 2026

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...

Climate change: Natasha unveils 10,000 tree project in Kogi

July 6, 2026

Govt agencies sign MoU to expand agricultural machinery leasing

June 10, 2026

Plateau dealers warn of fake fertilisers, rising losses for farmers

June 8, 2026

Gombe hails results of tree planting, erosion control projects

June 5, 2026

Legal Gist

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

July 10, 2026

The Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has warned politicians against illegally pasting their campaign posters on flyovers and other public buildings, urging them to...