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American rapper Cardi B has broken her silence amid growing speculation about her relationship with Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, saying her personal life...

US invests $1.2m to preserve Nigeria’s cultural heritage

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The United States has invested $1.2 million over the past five years to support cultural heritage preservation across 21 Nigerian states, describing the initiative...

Fake agent leaves Kenyan footballers homeless in Indonesia

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Two aspiring Kenyan professional footballers have returned home after spending months homeless and penniless in Indonesia after falling victim to a suspected football scam Brian...

Nigeria, UK deepen security partnership, target terrorism, cyber threats

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Nigeria and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen their security and defence partnership, with both countries committing to stronger collaboration in counter-terrorism, cybersecurity,...

Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime minister, backs successor Andy Burnham

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Sir Keir Starmer has formally resigned as the United Kingdom’s prime minister, saying “my work is done” as he handed over power to his...

US sanctions Sudan for chemical weapons

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The US State Department imposed a new round of sanctions on the Sudanese government Monday, accusing it of using chemical weapons in its war...

‘Escaping Beijing’: Why some young Chinese are quitting the capital

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For centuries, Beijing has represented the pinnacle of ambition in China. From imperial capital to the political heart of modern China, the city has...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with top Chinese official

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has held talks with Wang Huning, China’s fourth-highest-ranked official, and pledged to deepen ties with Beijing, the state-run...

Japan passes legislation banning violation of national flag

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Japan’s parliament has enacted a controversial law introducing criminal penalties for desecrating the national flag. The passage of the legislation on Friday is part of...

Germany repeats call for EU force to replace UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

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Germany has repeated calls for the European Union to send a force to Lebanon to replace United Nations peacekeepers (UNIFIL), which are due to...

Telcos seek clear framework from FCCPC, NCC on airtime, data credit

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Inflation above 30% in 19 states, FCT despite national easing

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PFIPC scandal: How CBN opened domiciliary accounts for phantom agency

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143 firms battle for 50 oil blocks today

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Reps member faces petition over alleged N19m travel debt

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Abia monarch raises alarm over circulation of fake honey in Nigerian markets

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Businesses expect CBN to hold rates as MPC meets today

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Dollar sale row: Marketers halt Dangote fuel loading, FG steps in

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Trump Media to sell instant access to ‘market-moving’ social posts

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Nigeria’s mobile subscriptions hit 188 million, Glo retains 23.18 million users

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Political Gist

2027: Atiku will win with wide margin – ADC chieftain, Odunze

July 21, 2026

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the South-East, Omega Odunze, has declared that the party’s candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar,...

2027: “You’re afraid because by 12 noon you’ll be defeated’ – ADC tells Tinubu govt over Malami

July 21, 2026

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kebbi State has accused the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, of allegedly targeting former Attorney General...

Osun APC defends ALGON transport union suspension

July 21, 2026

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has backed the decision of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON in...

Osun 2026: Adeleke’s Campaign Council urges INEC to address election concerns

July 21, 2026

The Imole Campaign Council, the platform coordinating the re-election bid of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission,...

2027: Sokoto ADC names Rep as deputy gov candidate

July 21, 2026

The African Democratic Congress has picked the member representing Illela/Gwadabawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Bello Ambarura, as its deputy governorship candidate...

Obi’s transparency stance earned him respect, says Kano NDC gov candidate

July 21, 2026

The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has congratulated the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on his 65th...

INEC begins 2026 recruitment, how to apply

July 21, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission has opened its recruitment portal for the 2026 employment exercise, inviting suitably qualified Nigerians to apply for entry-level positions...

Aiyedatiwa celebrates Akeredolu’s posthumous birthday, vows to sustain ex-governor’s legacy

July 21, 2026

The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday paid tribute to his late predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu, on what would have been the former governor’s...

Health Gist

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WHO urges regular blood pressure checks, warns of ‘silent’ health threat

July 21, 2026

The World Health Organisation has warned that high blood pressure remains a “silent threat” capable of causing serious damage to vital organs without showing...

The privacy problems hidden in your period tracker

July 17, 2026

Don’t ignore lumps, bone pain, cancer expert tells Nigerians

July 16, 2026

WHO backs Nigeria’s push to curb drug misuse, expand medicine access

July 16, 2026

A new blood test may predict Alzheimer’s risk. It isn’t ready for prime time

July 15, 2026

Crime Gist

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Police arrest man in Bauchi, recover gun

July 21, 2026

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Clement Anthony, in connection with the alleged murder of a community leader and recovered...

Police exhume body of man beaten, arrest four in Akwa Ibom

July 21, 2026

Ondo: Police nab interstate robbers, recover, beretta pistol

July 20, 2026

NDLEA declares drug kingpin, three associates wanted, freezes N9.8bn linked to syndicate

July 17, 2026

Man gets life jail for unaliving friend during Abuja birthday party

July 17, 2026

Agricultural Gist

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Benue gov’t to establish grain reserves, train farmers on ginger production

July 15, 2026

The Benue State Government has unveiled plans to establish a grain reserve system with storage facilities across the state’s 23 local government areas as...

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

July 10, 2026

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

Legal Gist

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Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers threaten legal action over TV guest’s remark

July 21, 2026

The legal team representing the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has threatened legal action against a television guest,...