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Breaking: Court finally gives judgment on El-Rufai vs ICPC suit

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Breaking: Court finally gives judgment on El-Rufai vs ICPC suit

The Federal High Court in Abuja has finally given its verdict on the suit filed by the former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, against the ICPC.

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Full list: Oman outlines 32 professions banned for foreigners in the country

Full list: Oman outlines 32 professions banned for foreigners in the country

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MC Oluomo sends strong message to Baba Alado’s son over controversial succession claim by Sego

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UK mentions 3 categories of applicants exempted from visa ban affecting Afghan nationals

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Australia lists 2 visa types that give direct permanent residency

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Australia lists 4 factors used to score skilled visa applicants

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Primary, secondary schools, universities to close nationwide for one weekday before 2026 ends

Primary, secondary schools, universities to close nationwide for one weekday before 2026 ends

Primary and secondary schools, as well as universities across Nigeria, will close on Friday, December 25, as the country prepares to celebrate Christmas.

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APC governorship candidate's wife, others reportedly attacked

APC governorship candidate's wife, others reportedly attacked

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NDC knocks Tinubu over petrol price discount: "A Greek gift"

NDC knocks Tinubu over petrol price discount: "A Greek gift"

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2027 Election: Moment Tinubu's campaign DG meets Atiku trends

2027 Election: Moment Tinubu's campaign DG meets Atiku trends

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Nigerians trust BVAS and IReV more than INEC itself, new survey shows

Nigerians trust BVAS and IReV more than INEC itself, new survey shows

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MTN announces network outage in 5 states, sends alerts to customers

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Breaking: Court finally gives judgment on El-Rufai vs ICPC suit

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Apply now: Lagos local government announces vacancy, shares info on application

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Moonshot by TechCabal unveils 2026 theme, "Courage & Conviction — Building for a New World"

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Ngozi Ezeonu raises alarm over fake drugs and baby foods circulating in Nigeria

Ngozi Ezeonu raises alarm over fake drugs and baby foods circulating in Nigeria

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"She didn't know": Moment between Sola Sobowale and Kola Ajeyemi at Lagos event draws reactions

"She didn't know": Moment between Sola Sobowale and Kola Ajeyemi at Lagos event draws reactions

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Peju Ogunmola confesses what she does whenever she sees Femi Adebayo succeeding

Peju Ogunmola confesses what she does whenever she sees Femi Adebayo succeeding

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Amalgamation of Nigeria of 1914: history, reasons, key personalities

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Common weeds and their scientific names with pictures in Nigeria

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Meet Leland Francis Fraser, Brendan Fraser's youngest son

Meet Leland Francis Fraser, Brendan Fraser's youngest son

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Actor IK Ogbonna's biography: age, wife, daughter, movies

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Bebahan’s biography: age, height, real name, nationality, boyfriend

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Charity Nye biography: what is known about the alleged Bill Nye's daughter?

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Inside the tumultuous, twice-divorced story of Lori McCommas, Terrence Howard’s ex-wife

Inside the tumultuous, twice-divorced story of Lori McCommas, Terrence Howard’s ex-wife

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Inside Amy Grant and Vince Gill's romance—from '90s scandal to two decades of bliss

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Behind the shocking split that ended Tomeka Thiam and Akon's 29-year marriage

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Meet María Elvira Murillo, the real-life inspiration behind the Narcos character

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Rui Hachimura’s family: who are his parents and siblings?

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How an Instagram DM launched Grete Šadeiko and RG3's sudden whirlwind romance

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Full list 10 measures by FG to cushion impact of rising petrol prices

Full list 10 measures by FG to cushion impact of rising petrol prices

2 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Mother of freed NYSC member reveals how family paid ransom, "It's that N6m we paid"

Mother of freed NYSC member reveals how family paid ransom, "It's that N6m we paid"

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Breaking: Popular communication professor dies, "very sad day"

Breaking: Popular communication professor dies, "very sad day"

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Just In: Bandit kingpin Kachalla Mu’azu, others gunned down in Zamfara

Just In: Bandit kingpin Kachalla Mu’azu, others gunned down in Zamfara

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Atiku rejects Tinubu govt’s 30-day petrol discount, gives reason

Atiku rejects Tinubu govt’s 30-day petrol discount, gives reason

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Abacha family property dispute: Parties urged to return to arbitration

Abacha family property dispute: Parties urged to return to arbitration

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My childhood friend returned after 20 years to marry me – His wedding day confession stunned all

My childhood friend returned after 20 years to marry me – His wedding day confession stunned all

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Australia announces minimum score foreigners must get for skilled visa invitation

Australia announces minimum score foreigners must get for skilled visa invitation

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I caught my FIL with his mistress in a café — Then something unexpected happened

I caught my FIL with his mistress in a café — Then something unexpected happened

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Japan announces 8 conditions foreigners must meet to get working holiday visa

Japan announces 8 conditions foreigners must meet to get working holiday visa

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Nigerian lady in UK with Expiring Visa Set to Sell Her Lagos Salon for N25 Million, Displays Shop

Nigerian lady in UK with Expiring Visa Set to Sell Her Lagos Salon for N25 Million, Displays Shop

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Japan announces 6 steps foreigners must follow when applying for visa

Japan announces 6 steps foreigners must follow when applying for visa

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INEC speaks on when it will decide on implications of Supreme Court judgment on candidates' nomination

INEC speaks on when it will decide on implications of Supreme Court judgment on candidates' nomination

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Breaking: Presidency reacts to report of Tinubu returning fuel subsidy

Breaking: Presidency reacts to report of Tinubu returning fuel subsidy

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Amaechi unveils Atiku's fuel subsidy plan for Nigerians

Amaechi unveils Atiku's fuel subsidy plan for Nigerians

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Appeal Court takes action on El-Rufai’s bail application

Appeal Court takes action on El-Rufai’s bail application

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NDC slams Tinubu's govt as Nigerian university hikes fees, students to pay up to N290,000

NDC slams Tinubu's govt as Nigerian university hikes fees, students to pay up to N290,000

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Oseni Rufai reacts as Peter Obi claims he won 2023 election but has no evidence

Oseni Rufai reacts as Peter Obi claims he won 2023 election but has no evidence

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Tension as senior Super Eagles stars unhappy with NFF over unpaid bonuses 9 months after AFCON 2025

Tension as senior Super Eagles stars unhappy with NFF over unpaid bonuses 9 months after AFCON 2025

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FSF releases statement after CAS hearing on AFCON 2025 final dispute against Morocco

FSF releases statement after CAS hearing on AFCON 2025 final dispute against Morocco

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5 Cristiano Ronaldo records Lionel Messi can no longer break after retiring

5 Cristiano Ronaldo records Lionel Messi can no longer break after retiring

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Top 5 football academies in Nigeria for kids, fees and how to join

Top 5 football academies in Nigeria for kids, fees and how to join

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Lionel Messi: 4 special gifts Argentina legend received after retiring from international football

Lionel Messi: 4 special gifts Argentina legend received after retiring from international football

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Former Ballon d’Or chief reacts to claims Real Madrid president tried to influence award winner

Former Ballon d’Or chief reacts to claims Real Madrid president tried to influence award winner

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FG announces ₦1,350/litre petrol price ceiling under new modulation scheme

FG announces ₦1,350/litre petrol price ceiling under new modulation scheme

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HRW says US deportations to African third countries violate international law

HRW says US deportations to African third countries violate international law

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Eid Al Fitr 2027 in UAE could mean a six-day holiday for Dubai residents

Eid Al Fitr 2027 in UAE could mean a six-day holiday for Dubai residents

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US issues final rule on 9-11 biometric fee for H-1B and L-1 visa petitions

US issues final rule on 9-11 biometric fee for H-1B and L-1 visa petitions

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Breaking: US charges ex-Venezuelan President Maduro, wife with torture conspiracy, other crimes

Breaking: US charges ex-Venezuelan President Maduro, wife with torture conspiracy, other crimes

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Concerns as terrorists attack Saudi airports, Muslim World League reacts

Concerns as terrorists attack Saudi airports, Muslim World League reacts

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2027 Election: The urgent need to attract, not scare away investors

2027 Election: The urgent need to attract, not scare away investors

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The Newsrooms Winning the World's Trust Now Are African

The Newsrooms Winning the World's Trust Now Are African

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Legit.ng Becomes Official Media Partner of the Federal Government's 3MTT Programme

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What Happens When an AI Tools Doesn’t Understand Hausa Idiom and We Report it Anyway?

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Felix Imoh Joins The 2026 INMA 30 Under 30 Class, The Only Nigerian Honoured

Felix Imoh Joins The 2026 INMA 30 Under 30 Class, The Only Nigerian Honoured

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Oil wealth, poor students and the NELFUND question, by Kalu Okoronkwo

Oil wealth, poor students and the NELFUND question, by Kalu Okoronkwo

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South Korea plans to waive proof-of-funds rules for international students in 2026

South Korea plans to waive proof-of-funds rules for international students in 2026

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UNILAG opens applications for student exchange programs in Turkey, offers €800 monthly grant

UNILAG opens applications for student exchange programs in Turkey, offers €800 monthly grant

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Nigerian governor declares state of emergency, "Just like we’ve done"

Nigerian governor declares state of emergency, "Just like we’ve done"

a day ago by Adekunle Dada

List: Nigerian states where schools will be shut in late October, early November, and why

List: Nigerian states where schools will be shut in late October, early November, and why

a day ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Nigerian governor approves ₦235.1m to promote 18,984 SUBEB staff

Nigerian governor approves ₦235.1m to promote 18,984 SUBEB staff

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Tansian University acting vice-chancellor Prof. Umeoduagu dies at 44

Tansian University acting vice-chancellor Prof. Umeoduagu dies at 44

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NDIC makes major move as over 10,000 depositors receive N1.48 billion after 47 bank closures

NDIC makes major move as over 10,000 depositors receive N1.48 billion after 47 bank closures

3 hours ago by Victor Enengedi

Nigerian firm launches $150m 20-storey royalties Abuja Condominium Project

Nigerian firm launches $150m 20-storey royalties Abuja Condominium Project

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DStv adds 2 new channels under Canal+: Full list of what Nigerian subscribers can now watch

DStv adds 2 new channels under Canal+: Full list of what Nigerian subscribers can now watch

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Relief as FG crashes petrol prices at NNPC filling stations, gives reason

Relief as FG crashes petrol prices at NNPC filling stations, gives reason

5 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

Another company shuts down operations in Nigeria one month after Uber exit

Another company shuts down operations in Nigeria one month after Uber exit

6 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

Cooking gas price: How much Nigerians pay to refill 12.5kg cylinder in Abuja, Lagos, other states

Cooking gas price: How much Nigerians pay to refill 12.5kg cylinder in Abuja, Lagos, other states

6 hours ago by Victor Enengedi

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Actor Sunkanmi Omobolanle celebrates as he becomes British citizen; his post fuels reactions

Actor Sunkanmi Omobolanle celebrates as he becomes British citizen; his post fuels reactions

an hour ago by Olaniyi Apanpa

Wicknell Chivayo’s ex-wife Sonja breaks down in emotional speech at his funeral

Wicknell Chivayo’s ex-wife Sonja breaks down in emotional speech at his funeral

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Wicknell Chivayo’s funeral: Meaning behind 777 branded on popular billionaire cars, jet, and coffins

Wicknell Chivayo’s funeral: Meaning behind 777 branded on popular billionaire cars, jet, and coffins

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Tall Lizzy explores new source of income as she plans to quit adult film industry

Tall Lizzy explores new source of income as she plans to quit adult film industry

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Rita Edochie Debuts New Look, Fires Back at Critics Amid Judy Austin Court Case

Rita Edochie Debuts New Look, Fires Back at Critics Amid Judy Austin Court Case

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Wizkid spots Falz at an event and his reaction gets people talking, video trends online

Wizkid spots Falz at an event and his reaction gets people talking, video trends online

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Bayan rage farashi, Gwamnatin Tinubu ta yi bayani kan yiwuwar dawo da tallafin fetur kafin 2027

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INEC ta raba gardama, ta fadi matakin dauka kan jam'iyyun da suka karya dokar zabe

INEC ta raba gardama, ta fadi matakin dauka kan jam'iyyun da suka karya dokar zabe

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Abin tausayi: Mutane 5 'yan gida 1 sun mutu daga kamuwa da cuta a Kano

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