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Three Brazilian sisters aged 109, 104 and 103, respectively, have been officially recognised by Guinness World Records for setting a record for the highest...

Iran requested meeting to be held in Doha Tuesday, says Trump

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US President Donald Trump said that Iran has requested a meeting that will be held in the Gulf state of Qatar on Tuesday, despite...

Hormuz shipping traffic drops after Saturday strike on vessel

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Strait of Hormuz traffic slowed over the weekend after a vessel was struck while transiting the waterway on Saturday, and a fresh exchange of...

Burnham pledges radical devolution of UK govt if becomes PM

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The frontrunner to become Britain’s next prime minister, Andy Burnham, vowed in a keynote speech Monday to “bring about the biggest rebalancing of power...

UK cigarette giant BAT to cut 5,500 jobs globally

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British American Tobacco announced Monday sweeping job cuts as the cigarette maker axes 5,500 roles globally and outsources another 3,500 to help slash costs. The...

Argentine footballer loses wife, two children in Venezuela earthquake

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The wife and two children of Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo have died after powerful twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, his team said on Sunday. Trejo, who...

Stocks rise, oil edges up as US, Iran agree to halt attacks

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Asian stocks mostly rose, and oil prices edged up on Monday as reports said the United States and Iran had agreed to stop attacking...

1.34 million Nigerians denied UK visas in 21 years

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The United Kingdom rejected at least 1,344,595 Nigerian visa applications between 2005 and the first quarter of 2026, official Home Office data obtained. The rejection...

South Korea to invest nearly $1.2tn in chips, AI data centres

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South Korea will invest nearly $1.2 trillion — equivalent to more than two-thirds of its GDP — in a new chip-building hub and AI...

World sends rescuers, aid as Venezuela reels from quakes

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Offers of rescue support, aid and condolences continued to pour in for Venezuela on Friday, a day after two powerful earthquakes killed at least...

Reflect global oil price drop in PMS prices, FG tells marketers

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Again, Dangote Refinery reduces fuel price

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Terrorism Financing: CBN orders Nigerian banks to freeze assets of six persons, four BDCs

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Petrol remains pricey as crude crashes to $73

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Heineken names new CEO after predecessor’s shock departure

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Petrol import bill drops from N2.3tn to under N90bn – FG

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Nigeria records rise in gas output

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Reduce cement prices now, Umahi tells manufacturers

June 22, 2026

FG to engage cement producers July 1 over high prices — Umahi

June 22, 2026

Crude prices drop after US-Iran talks

June 22, 2026

Political Gist

Tinubu swears in RMAFC, NPC commissioners, presides over FEC meeting

June 29, 2026

President Bola Tinubu is presiding over a Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja. It is the first meeting of the council in...

Enforce Electoral Act provisions on primary, Ekiti lawmaker urges APC

June 29, 2026

A member of the House of Representatives, Kolawole Akinlayo, has urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress to strictly enforce the provisions of...

2027: LP would win Abia if INEC conducts election today — Chairman

June 29, 2026

The Chairman of the Labour Party in Abia State, Mr Peter Azubuike, has said the party is poised for a landslide victory in the...

You can’t stop Atiku’s presidential ambition – ADC Chieftain replies Wike

June 29, 2026

A Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has expressed deep concern over the recent statement credited to the Minister...

Vote APC candidates in 2027, Oborevwori tells Delta community

June 29, 2026

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has called on the people of Isoko Nation to support and vote for all candidates of the All Progressives Congress in...

Atiku alleges fresh plot to block ADC from 2027 elections

June 29, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged a fresh plot by unnamed elements within the ruling establishment to prevent the African Democratic Congress from...

APC committed to expanding opportunities for women – Secretary

June 29, 2026

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Surajudeen Basiru, has called on Nigerian women in the diaspora to mobilise support for the...

Obi, Kwankwaso lead NDC’s battle against deregistration

June 29, 2026

The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress has wrapped up marathon strategy meetings involving its presidential candidate, Peter Obi; national leader, Seriake Dickson; National...

Health Gist

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Anambra urges families to tackle HIV through open conversations at home

June 29, 2026

The Executive Director and Project Manager of the Anambra State AIDS Control Agency, Dr Nkem Okeke, has called for renewed efforts to make HIV...

Tinubu approves national health technology office, appoints pioneer coordinator

June 26, 2026

Read food labels before buying packaged foods, NAFDAC tells Nigerians

June 26, 2026

Abia promises improved healthcare as general hospital nears completion

June 26, 2026

FG, partners review COVID-19 gains, plan for future health threats

June 25, 2026

Crime Gist

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FG secures release of six Nigerians detained in Côte d’Ivoire

June 26, 2026

Six Nigerians detained in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire since October 2025 over alleged economic crimes have regained their freedom following diplomatic intervention by...

Police arrest 21-year-old with human body part in Lagos

June 26, 2026

NSCDC seals seven illegal mineral processing centres in Niger, arrests four

June 26, 2026

Mother of four bags life jail over attack

June 26, 2026

NDLEA destroys 51 hectares of cannabis, arrests 281 suspects in Ekiti

June 26, 2026

Agricultural Gist

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Govt agencies sign MoU to expand agricultural machinery leasing

June 10, 2026

The Equipment Leasing Registration Authority and the National Agricultural Development Fund have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at expanding access to agricultural machinery...

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

Cocoa farmers raise concern over persistent price volatility

June 4, 2026

FG unveils one million tree-planting campaign at Nigerian Defence Academy

June 2, 2026

Legal Gist

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Court orders arrest of Police officer in N300m eviction case

June 25, 2026

Justice Samira Bature of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, has issued a fresh bench warrant directing all law enforcement agencies to arrest...