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As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day on Tuesday, October 1, the question of the nation's greatest achievement remains a subject of debate. One prominent opinion points to Nigeria’s enduring democratic rule since 1999 as its most…
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The Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended one Khadija Aliyu for allegedly kidnapping a seven-day-old baby girl during a naming ceremony in the Keffi area of the state. Khadija, who had been falsely claiming to be pregnant,…
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Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines online Today Monday, September 30, 2024. What are the top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Today?  Staying updated on the latest developments in Nigeria is essential, especially in today's fast paced…
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The Ekiti State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Erelu Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe, has warned residents of the state to refrain from assaulting environmental health officers while on duty. The commissioner gave the warning and…
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No fewer than five people have reportedly lost their lives after eating during a feast in one of the churches in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Many church worshippers who also ate from the food prepared were admitted to the Infectious…
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Kano Pillars technical adviser, Usman Abdallah, has heaped praises on the Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL for ensuring effective competitions among teams. Abdallah also commended the referees for officiating matches fairly, which…
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The Osun State Government has approved the appointment of Prince Kazeem Oyekunle as the new Olokinni of Okinni in Egbedore local government area. His appointment was confirmed by the Osun State Executive Council, a statement by the…
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Jonathan’s Military Strategy: Ndume Critiques Current Tactics Against Boko Haram. Senator Ali Ndume, representing Southern Borno, has criticized the current military approach to combating Boko Haram, emphasizing the successful use of…
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In a significant escalation of conflict, Israel has confirmed the killing of Nabil Qaouq, a senior official within the Hezbollah organization, in an air strike on the Lebanese capital, Beirut. This strike follows the recent assassination…
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged Nigerians to give President Bola Tinubu a little time to address the economic challenges in the country. Oyintiloye said that with a…
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Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has filed a ₦1 billion defamation lawsuit against social media influencer VeryDarkMan, born Martins Vincent Otse. The lawsuit stems from accusations that…
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Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Operation Hadin Kai, Sector 3, have foiled an attempted attack by the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP terrorists along the Magumeri–Maiduguri axis, in Borno. The…
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Reality star, Mercy Eke has tendered an apology after her social media handler labelled Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Onyeka, a “gold digger.” The handler in a now-deleted tweet, accused Onyeka of…
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The Deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the Ogun 2023 governorship election, Adekunle Akinlade, has said the party is not in support of Ladi Adebutu’s 2027 ambition. Adebutu and Akinlade campaigned…
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Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface has picked Neymar as the Greatest player Of All Time (GOAT) on the planet, snubbing Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The Nigerian also named Neymar as his idol, insisting that both Messi and…
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The Elders Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has issued a public apology to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, over the ongoing dispute between him and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his…
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Nasarawa United and Sunshine Stars won on the road in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Saturday. At the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, Kabiru Dogo’s Nasarawa United beat hard-fighting Ikorodu City 2-1. Anas Yusuf gave…
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Popular singer, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known as Skales, has claimed that he wrote a lot of hit songs for his colleague, Wizkid, during their days at Empire Mates Entertainment, EME. Appearing on ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’…
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The Naira gained N126.64 against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market in 48 hours. FMDQ data showed that between Thursday and Friday, the Naira appreciated to N1540.78 per dollar on Friday from N1667.42 on Wednesday. This…
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Nasarawa United Technical Director, Kabiru Dogo, has encouraged his players to focus on their matchday four encounter against Ikorodu City. Dogo said the players need to take positive from the defeat against El-Kanemi Warriors to bounce…
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