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Breaking: INEC announces new date for 2027 presidential election

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a new date for presidential, national assembly, governorship and state houses of assembly elections.

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Reactions as Ondo state unveils keke ambulance to mark one year in office: "Giving Bollywood vibes"

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Man counters Seyi Law for praising Governor Biodun Oyebanji, shares video evidence

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Foundation restores hope to hearing and speech-impaired Nigerians in Lagos outreach

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Seyi Law bows to pressure, apologises over comment about security, sends message to Tinubu

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Police arrest six pastors over fake miracles and fraud allegations in Ondo state

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Breaking: Atiku speaks out shortly after Abuja meeting with Obi, Aregbesola, others in Abuja

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Manchester United star Leny Yoro faces six-month driving ban after speeding in residential area

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PalmPay unveils couples in #LoveWithPalmpay Valentine's Day contest

PalmPay’s #LoveWithPalmPay campaign spotlighted couples whose everyday money moments strengthen love and connection, unveiling its first winners.

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Rivers: Fubara threatens to sack new chief of staff, gives reason

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Obasanjo’s daughter Iyabo discloses who will emerge next Ogun governor

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3 hours ago by Muslim Muhammad Yusuf

Galatasaray boss discloses what he told Victor Osimhen before his goal vs Juventus

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3 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Akpabio-led senate asks Tinubu to immediately sack CAC registrar-general, gives reason

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3 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

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Did UN give Tinubu's government 60-day ultimatum to release Nnamdi Kanu? Here is what we know

Nigeria

2 days ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Kayode Egbetokun: Full list of Nigeria's IGPs since independence and the states/regions they come from

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2 days ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Moment Tinubu threatened to sack Wike over FCT Area Council elections

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Wike cancels 485 land documents in Abuja, gives reason

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What is Hannah Berner's net worth? Summer House cast ranked by wealth

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Who is the richest Harry Potter cast member? Their net worth then and now

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Breaking: Heavy tears as fuel tanker rams into tricycle, crushes school children to death

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When Is the 2026 Eid al-Fitr going to happen? Here is what we know

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OAU intervenes as student's viral false sexual assault allegation escalates

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NJFP warns against fraudulent practices, lists phone numbers to call in case of suspicious request

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Tension as terrorists kill four worshippers in deadly mosque attack

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University of Ibadan engineering student who represented Nigeria in China bags first class

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UI civil engineering student who won 3 scholarships bags first class, lists her achievements

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University of Ibadan student who won scholarship bags first class in law, shares achievements

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Graduate who attended 12 primary schools and skipped JSS1 posts her final-year result

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UNILAG female student goes viral over how much she receives as monthly allowance, video trends

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University of Ibadan engineering student who represented Nigeria in Portugal emerges best in faculty

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Breaking: Atiku, Obi others reject law signed by Tinubu

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Breaking: Atiku, Obi, David Mark others meet in move to sack Tinubu

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Rivers: Fubara appoints new chief of staff, SSG after dissolving excecutive council, identities unveiled

12 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

2027 election: “Why I visited Governor Makinde in Ibadan”, Kwankwaso Opens Up

15 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Natasha reacts to alleged assassination attempt on Peter Obi as Edo govt speaks out again

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Tinubu addresses critics as defections to APC rise: "It's a good thing"

16 hours ago by Ololade Olatimehin

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Eric Chelle: Super Eagles boss explains why he demanded $130k salary from NFF

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Supercomputer predicts Arsenal, Manchester City confirmed for 2026/27 UEFA Champions League

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Boxing community mourns the loss of Ruben Castillo at 68 after prolonged illness

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Former coach discloses why Manchester United didn't sign Victor Osimhen

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Cristiano Ronaldo expands empire, buys maor stake in top Spanish club

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Victor Osimhen breaks special Galatasaray record after UCL goal against Juventus

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Man receives $53k compensation after wrongful HIV diagnosis for 7 years

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FIFA 2026: Mexico’s president insists World Cup fans face “no risk” despite cartel violence

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Islamic clerics reject US government’s push to scrap shariah and blasphemy laws in Nigeria

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

Full list of International days and weeks as recognized by the United Nations

2 days ago by Basit Jamiu

US mentions 6 countries in CPC recommendation document, tells Nigeria what to do to them

2 days ago by Basit Jamiu

US lists 18 things Nigeria must do before it can be removed from country of particular concern

2 days ago by Basit Jamiu

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FCT council polls: AMAC as warning to the political class in 2027

a day ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Nigeria’s frozen population census and 2027 general elections

3 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

How 58 first-class UI law graduates challenge grade suppression culture in Nigerian universities

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Ramadan 2026: I mistakenly drank water while fasting, what should I do? Islamic scholar reacts

8 days ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Fire and ice: The political unraveling of El-Rufai and Ribadu

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Kwankwaso, US pressure, and the price of speaking out the truth in politics

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UTME 2026: JAMB gives fresh update on automation of question-setting process

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NUC frowns at "indiscriminate conferment and misuse" of honorary doctorate, sets new guidelines

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Students risk missing WAEC, NECO as schools shut down over rising insecurity in Kwara

14 hours ago by Ololade Olatimehin

2026: Erasmus Mundus and other fully funded scholarships for Nigerians in Europe, list emerges

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

Why University of Abuja expelled 28 students, sanctioned 15 alumni

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University of Ibadan reacts as Professor Odinkalu questions list of 58 first-class law graduates

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Explainer: 8 major highlights of President Tinubu’s executive order on oil & gas revenues

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FCCPC alleges price fixing by Nigerian airlines, discloses next action

7 hours ago by Oluwatobi Odeyinka

10 states with highest, lower petrol prices in Nigeria January 2026

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Ikeja Electric threatens to demolish structures under power lines, lists major areas

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Why food prices will increase in Nigeria, nine other African countries

10 hours ago by Oluwatobi Odeyinka

Naira avoids Africa’s 10 weakest currencies in February 2026 as fresh data shows hardest-hit nations

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Eniola Badmus: Netizen who accused actress of managing runs girls ring retracts claim, apologises

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"She did it again": Tyla beats Davido, Burna Boy, and Tiwa Savage to another international award

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King Mitchy loses business page for calling out VDM, rants online as she continues dragging activist

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"Marriage is not for everyone": Pastor Tolu Odukoya speaks on remarrying, stance against divorce

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Sophia Momodu's post about missing lover elicits hot reactions: "He no get phone, why tell us"

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Outrage as alleged babymama of Cubana CP captured in viral video making disturbing threats at son

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Masu mu'uzijar karya: An cafke malaman addini 6 da ke damfarar mutane a Najeriya

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Garambawul: Gwamna ya nada sabon shugaban ma'aikata da sakataren gwamnatin jiha

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An ‘gano’ musabbabin hari kan Musulmi bayan farmaki ana sallar Asham a Ramadan

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Matakin da gwamnatin Kano ta dauka kan dan Kwankwaso da kwamishinonin da suka bar Abba

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Bayan matsin lamba daga Musulmi, INEC ta sauya ranar zaben shugaban kasa a 2027

4 hours ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

Tuna baya: Ɗan Kwankwasiyya ya ce wanda ya zabi Tinubu, APC ba shi ba aljanna

5 hours ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

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