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Nigeria And Ethiopia Finalise Agreement To Transfer 100 Nigerian Prisoners

The Federal Government has signed an agreement with the Government of Ethiopia to transfer more than 100 Nigerian prisoners serving sentences in Ethiopian correctional...
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INMA CEO: Media Survival In AI Era Relies Heavily On Trust And Identity

The Chief Executive Officer of the International News Media Association, Earl Wilkinson, has said that building a strong brand identity, maintaining a clear identity,...
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FIFA defends ticket prices, visa handling ahead of World Cup start

The World Cup kicks off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, launching a sprawling tournament...
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Iran will pay for taking too long to negotiate – Trump 

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Iran has taken too long to negotiate a deal over the conflict in the Middle East...
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US-Nigeria military partnership rooted in mutual interest — AFRICOM

The United States Africa Command has said its military cooperation with Nigeria is firmly grounded in respect for Nigerian sovereignty and mutual interest, stressing...
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Gunmen take 12 lives in South Africa mass shooting

Gunmen stormed an informal settlement near Johannesburg and shot dead 12 people overnight, South African police said Wednesday. It was the latest mass shooting in...
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UK-based Nigerian remanded in custody following the passing of a compatriot

United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Chibueze Chukwurah, has been remanded in custody following the death of another Nigerian, Taiwo Ekerin, in Lewisham High Street, London. The UK...
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Tinubu orders immediate repatriation of 300 Nigerians detained in Ethiopian prisons

President Bola Tinubu has dispatched a high-level delegation to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to secure the immediate repatriation of nearly 300 Nigerian nationals serving prison...
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Nigerian students win big at global Huawei ICT contest in China

Nigerian students have recorded a historic feat at the 10th Huawei Information and Communication Technology Competition Global Finals in Shenzhen, China, winning multiple top...
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Jota’s widow urges Robertson to carry late star’s World Cup dream

The widow of late Portugal forward Diogo Jota has urged Scotland captain Andrew Robertson to carry her husband’s World Cup dream with him as...
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Drama at Senate as Senator Ningi’s ‘dangerous spear’ sparks concerns

The Senator representing Bauchi Central, Abdul Ningi, sparked drama at the Senate on Wednesday after he entered the chamber wearing the traditional attire of...
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Corruption in electoral system undermining public trust -Akume

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, on Thursday expressed concern that allegations of corruption within Nigeria’s electoral system continue...
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FCT Minister Wike: I Fasted, Prayed, And Experienced High Blood Pressure Over Road Projects

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday disclosed how he embarked on fasting and prayers to ensure he got funds to complete...
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Tinubu does not have to resign, let Nigerians decide at the polls – APC chieftain, Aliyu

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Farouk Aliyu, has said that President Bola Tinubu does not have to resign. Featuring in an interview on...
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2027: ‘Victory will be ours’ – Gov Otti warns against internal crisis in Labour Party

Abia State Governor and national leader of the Labour Party, LP, Alex Otti, has called on all elected candidates of the party to work...
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Reps pass state police bill

The House of Representatives has passed the state police bill, effectively making way for the decentralisation of the Nigerian policing architecture. The resolution followed the...
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N210tn probe: Senate disowns ex-NNPC boss Kyari arrest warrant, rebukes Oshiomhole

The Senate on Thursday distanced itself from comments by Senator Adams Oshiomhole describing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited as “a bunch of criminals...
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Bayelsa lawmaker Agbedi emerges House minority leader

The member representing Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency of Bayelsa State, Frederick Agbedi, on Thursday, emerged as the new Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. Agbedi’s...
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Use hospitals for safer deliveries, Kwara urges pregnant women

The Kwara State Government has intensified efforts to reduce maternal and newborn mortality through a sensitisation campaign targeting pregnant women, with a strong emphasis...

FG unveils HIV strategy to cut donor dependence

Cyberbullying: Doris Ogala’s arraignment stalled again over ill health

Ebola: Tinubu approves N10bn funding for emergency response

My bill on mandatory CPR, first aid training scales first reading – Nwoko

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Govt agencies sign MoU to expand agricultural machinery leasing

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

Gombe hails results of tree planting, erosion control projects

Cocoa farmers raise concern over persistent price volatility

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

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Drama at Senate as Senator Ningi’s ‘dangerous spear’ sparks concerns

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Police arrest four fraudsters with fake 1,600 Dollar bills in Delta

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Senate orders arrest of bandits flaunting cash on TikTok

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FG declares June 12 public holiday to mark democracy day

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Corruption in electoral system undermining public trust -Akume

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Doris Ogala jubilates, says court has dismissed Chris Okafor’s case against her

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FCT Minister Wike: I Fasted, Prayed, And Experienced High Blood Pressure Over Road Projects

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Tinubu does not have to resign, let Nigerians decide at the polls – APC chieftain, Aliyu

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2027: ‘Victory will be ours’ – Gov Otti warns against internal crisis in Labour Party

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‘Stop comparing me to my brother’ – Peter Okoye tells fans

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Reps pass state police bill

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FIFA ranking: Argentina retain top spot as Nigeria hold 26th position

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N210tn probe: Senate disowns ex-NNPC boss Kyari arrest warrant, rebukes Oshiomhole

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Use hospitals for safer deliveries, Kwara urges pregnant women

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Reps adopt state police report, approve 18 clauses

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Don’t pay taxes into private accounts, Taraba revenue board warns

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Bayelsa lawmaker Agbedi emerges House minority leader

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