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Breaking: Kano deputy governor resigns from office, details emerge

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Breaking: Kano deputy governor resigns from office, details emerge

The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, on Friday, March 27, 2026, tendered his resignation letter from his position.

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“I was a notorious criminal”: Top Nigerian cleric Dachomo speaks again on past life, video surfaces

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Breaking: Nasir El-Rufai's mother is dead, "inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un"

Breaking: Nasir El-Rufai's mother is dead, "inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un"

Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the mother of the immediate past governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai, has been reportedly dead. Family gave update about the demise.

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Tinubu sends message to El-Rufai in detention over death of former Kaduna governor’s mother

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IGP Tunji Disu decorates Jimoh as AIG, “Your capacity to deliver”

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"Deeply saddened": Kaduna governor, Ribadu react as El-Rufai loses mother

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Blessing CEO’s alleged cancer test results surface, sparks reactions: “It is questionable”

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Grief as gospel singer Onos Brisbi dies at 55: "An angelic voice is silent”

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Thousands storm University of Ibadan for massive Eid celebration after Ramadan

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Thousands storm University of Ibadan for massive Eid celebration after Ramadan

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Breaking: Panic as armed EFCC operatives storm Kwara Poly, chase students across campus

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Violent clash erupts as Fulani youths fight over girlfriend, several injured

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Insecurity: Adamawa govt reacts as Lamurde crisis escalates

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Rory McPhee before the spotlight and how he became Mel B's husband

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‘Calling you ‘Kabiesi’ attracts great punishment in Islam,’ prominent cleric tells Yoruba rulers

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My Daughter's School Caught Fire – The Maintenance Worker's Chilling Confession

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My Job Depended On A Permit One Clerk Wouldn't Process — The Paper Trail Exposed His 20-Year Scheme

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I Сaught My Son Secretly Selling His Favourite Toys To Classmates - The Reason Broke My Heart

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My GF Left a Wedding With a "Migraine" - Timestamped Video Showed Exactly Where She Really Went

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FG launches EIBIC Programme to transform Nigerian students into job creators

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Tragedy as 30-year-old man kills mother for refusing to bathe him

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Canada announces new 2026 Express Entry for teachers

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Reno Omokri challenges report, insists Nigeria’s debt hit $113bn before Tinubu took office

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Tension and grief as lecturer of popular institution suddenly dies while lecturing in the class

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Just In: UK announces how many illegal migrants have been deported since Trump became president

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My 3-year-old son begged me not to take him to daycare – I gasped when I stormed into the facility

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Nigerian man laments high fuel price, questions public reaction

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Ex-Students' Union president graduates from University of Ibadan with degree in veterinary medicine

Ex-Students' Union president graduates from University of Ibadan with degree in veterinary medicine

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UNIDEL student goes viral on convocation day, confronts lecturer who said he wouldn’t graduate

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Nigerian lady, 24, becomes company owner in China 7 years after relocation, shares experience

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Just In: Atiku reacts as former Kaduna governor El-Rufai loses mother

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"El-Rufai's greatest mistake": Top ADC chieftain Solomon Dalung laments

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Breaking: Top APC governor opens up on secret meeting Atiku

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Kalu announces plan to drive 150 million supporters for Tinubu’s 2027 bid

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2027 elections: Top PDP chieftain reacts to Wike’s reconciliation attempt, "no good intentions"

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Like Wike, has Saraki endorsed Tinubu for 2027? Ex-Senate president reacts

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Maduka Okoye explains why he opted out of Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 squad

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Morocco moves to block Senegal’s AFCON title parade, threatens to sue organisers

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FIFA confirms DR Congo opponent for 2026 World Cup playoffs in Mexico

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Victor Osimhen: Turkish pundit defender Galatasaray star’s trip to Nigeria after his injury

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Senegal FA Chief sends bold message to CAF after filing CAS appeal over Stripped AFCON title

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Nigeria vs Iran: List of TV stations and streaming platforms to watch friendly match

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US expands social media checks to more visa categories

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US official confirms Iran-linked hackers breached FBI director’s emails, published what they found online

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Kemi Badenoch mentions what UK should’ve done over UN resolution condemning slavery

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A step backward: EU condemns Israel’s approval of death penalty, sends strong message

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Man accused of planting explosive at US military base escapes to popular city overseas

Man accused of planting explosive at US military base escapes to popular city overseas

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Israeli Chief of Staff warns that military may 'collapse in on itself', gives reason

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US‑Iran war: Again, Nigerians face economic shocks without government buffer

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UK–Nigeria relations: How Nigeria can turn new UK agreements into real benefits

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Oyo 2027: Will the persistent blackouts haunt Adelabu’s dreams?

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Surge in terror across Nigeria and a silent ally: Where is the US partnership?

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Decoding the strategic signal in Borno’s clustered attacks

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The troubling logic of state police and Nigeria’s security crisis

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JAMB re-arrests suspected UTME results manipulator, issues fresh warning

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Breaking: Waec releases 2026 CB-WASSCE results for private candidates, shares access details

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ASUU sets four-day deadline for FG to pay newly approved lecturer salaries

ASUU sets four-day deadline for FG to pay newly approved lecturer salaries

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FG directs teachers to obtain full certification to remain employed, sets 2027 deadline

FG directs teachers to obtain full certification to remain employed, sets 2027 deadline

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How to apply for GKS scholarship in Nigeria? Requirements for the global Korea scholarship

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University of the People scholarship and cost of getting different degrees

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ABCON welcomes CBN policy on diaspora remittance, lists benefits

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ABCON welcomes CBN policy on diaspora remittance, lists benefits

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Alakija, Nigeria’s richest woman, opens applications for N1.3bn grant for female entrepreneurs

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32 Nigerian banks meet recapitalisation target ahead of deadline – CBN

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DisCo announces blackout over “technical fault”, lists affected areas

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Yul Edochie's 2nd daughter shines in sweet video, people react: "She don dey resemble Daniella"

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Zubby Michael reacts as man who shared video of him and Rachael Okonkwo seeks forgiveness

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Ex-beauty queen Anna Banner welcomes second child with stunning maternity photos

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