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Top northern senator suddenly dumps APC for ADC, announces reason

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Top northern senator suddenly dumps APC for ADC, announces reason

Senator Garba Maidoki defects from APC to ADC, citing internal issues and injustice within the party, aiming to better serve his constituents at Senate.

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Man who dreamt of being reverend father dumps seminary to become solar dealer, shares why

Man who dreamt of being reverend father dumps seminary to become solar dealer, shares why

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"God said he was my husband, but I blocked him": Ruth Kadiri opens up about her relationship

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Nancy Isime's opinion on having children raises eyebrows: "Nobody is going to escape it"

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My father appeared at my graduation after years away, pointed the finger at my mom

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Release Sowore and focus on bandits, terrorists - Ex-APC chieftain

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My husband's son kept disrespecting my children — Then I taught him manners

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Drama as Wike tells Tinubu actual opposition challenging APC

Drama as Wike tells Tinubu actual opposition challenging APC

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has got Nigerians talking after telling President Bola Tinubu the only opposition party that is currently challenging the APC.

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Kidnapping: Sunday Igboho reacts to Arewa leaders' allegation

Kidnapping: Sunday Igboho reacts to Arewa leaders' allegation

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Cash outside banks rises to N5.19trn as credit rebounds

Cash outside banks rises to N5.19trn as credit rebounds

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Just In: Oyo police respond to fresh claims on abducted schoolchildren, teachers

Just In: Oyo police respond to fresh claims on abducted schoolchildren, teachers

Nigeria

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Tinubu's minister reacts to apppointment of 7 advisers by alleged aide

Tinubu's minister reacts to apppointment of 7 advisers by alleged aide

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US names Lagos-based bureau de change, other ISIS financial facilitators in Nigeria, West Africa

US names Lagos-based bureau de change, other ISIS financial facilitators in Nigeria, West Africa

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US releases actual locations of Bureau De Change in Nigeria used in financing terrorism

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FG finally finds solution to high cooking gas prices as retail Rates cross N2,000/KG

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“I will talk today”: 9ice renounces Jesus, Allah; announces who his god is

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List: 5 countries offering work visas with pathways to permanent residency in 2026

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Veteran actor Mikhail Nozhkin, who starred in Walking Through the Torments, dies after long illness

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Last moments of female teacher before brutal mob killing: "Please, I need water"

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Top northern senator suddenly dumps APC for ADC, announces reason

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What Happened to Chaka? Meet Hisa, the New Investment App for Nigerians and Kenyans

What Happened to Chaka? Meet Hisa, the New Investment App for Nigerians and Kenyans

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“If I come back again..."Actress Ufuoma McDermott shares Alexx Ekubo’s final wish before passing

“If I come back again..."Actress Ufuoma McDermott shares Alexx Ekubo’s final wish before passing

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Osas Ighodaro stuns many with major role in Bollywood blockbuster

Osas Ighodaro stuns many with major role in Bollywood blockbuster

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Cubana Chief Priest addresses Arise News over paternity dispute with Hellen Ati as fans take sides

Cubana Chief Priest addresses Arise News over paternity dispute with Hellen Ati as fans take sides

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NDLEA salary structure: ranks, pay and qualifications explained

NDLEA salary structure: ranks, pay and qualifications explained

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Not one couple from Love Island USA Season 2 survived — where they all are now

Not one couple from Love Island USA Season 2 survived — where they all are now

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Three days in the villa and fans never quite got over it — who is Cassidy Laudano from Love Island

Three days in the villa and fans never quite got over it — who is Cassidy Laudano from Love Island

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He'd never left the USA before Fiji — who is Jalen Brown from Love Island and where he is now

He'd never left the USA before Fiji — who is Jalen Brown from Love Island and where he is now

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He dated a Vanderpump Rules star and then ended up with a Love Island one — Who is Connor Newsum?

He dated a Vanderpump Rules star and then ended up with a Love Island one — Who is Connor Newsum?

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The Dairy Queen manager from a town of 6,000 who got engaged — who is Carsten Bergersen aka "Bergie"

The Dairy Queen manager from a town of 6,000 who got engaged — who is Carsten Bergersen aka "Bergie"

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He released a single the week before filming and then came in second — who is Leonardo Dionicio

He released a single the week before filming and then came in second — who is Leonardo Dionicio

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She moved to Nashville after a breakup and got dumped on day five — who is Jasmine Sklavanitis

She moved to Nashville after a breakup and got dumped on day five — who is Jasmine Sklavanitis

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Three days in the villa in the USA and then runner-up in the UK — Who is Zac Woodworth?

Three days in the villa in the USA and then runner-up in the UK — Who is Zac Woodworth?

a day ago by Ciku Njuguna

He cheated in Casa Amor, she stayed, they lasted 18 months and split — who is Johnny Middlebrooks

He cheated in Casa Amor, she stayed, they lasted 18 months and split — who is Johnny Middlebrooks

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He turned down The Traitors twice, said yes on the third ask and won $220,800 — who is Rob Rausch

He turned down The Traitors twice, said yes on the third ask and won $220,800 — who is Rob Rausch

4 days ago by Muhunya Muhonji

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Breaking: Tinubu seeks Senate approval for creation of State Police

Breaking: Tinubu seeks Senate approval for creation of State Police

2 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

UK military chief storms Nigeria, lands in Maiduguri for high-level talks

UK military chief storms Nigeria, lands in Maiduguri for high-level talks

2 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

Peter Obi issues fresh warning as Sowore is sent to Kuje prison

Peter Obi issues fresh warning as Sowore is sent to Kuje prison

2 hours ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Full list: 30 Witnesses to testify against suspected coup plotters who wanted to overthrow Tinubu

Full list: 30 Witnesses to testify against suspected coup plotters who wanted to overthrow Tinubu

4 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Breaking: Nigerian gov slashes street sweepers’ salaries from N15,000 to N10,000

Breaking: Nigerian gov slashes street sweepers’ salaries from N15,000 to N10,000

5 hours ago by Ezra Ukanwa

El-Rufai makes major move in court as DSS ends prosecution case

El-Rufai makes major move in court as DSS ends prosecution case

6 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

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People

Highlights on New Yam Festival origin, why it matters to Igboland in today's society

Highlights on New Yam Festival origin, why it matters to Igboland in today's society

an hour ago by Oluwadara Adebisi

Nigerian lady continues search for father who has been missing since September 2024, shares pictures

Nigerian lady continues search for father who has been missing since September 2024, shares pictures

an hour ago by Victor Duru

My son’s fiancée took off her coat — Then I realized the wedding had to stop

My son’s fiancée took off her coat — Then I realized the wedding had to stop

an hour ago by Kola Muhammed

My husband got angry when our daughter said, 'Mommy, that lady pays daddy to cry'

My husband got angry when our daughter said, 'Mommy, that lady pays daddy to cry'

an hour ago by Kola Muhammed

Nigerian healthcare worker in Canada mentions salary, gives breakdown of monthly expenses

Nigerian healthcare worker in Canada mentions salary, gives breakdown of monthly expenses

2 hours ago by Victoria Nwahiri

"What I feared most has happened to me": Dad cries out as his 6-year-old daughter dies

"What I feared most has happened to me": Dad cries out as his 6-year-old daughter dies

3 hours ago by Ankrah Shalom

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Insecurity: Tinubu given six-month ultimatum as PAC kicks

Insecurity: Tinubu given six-month ultimatum as PAC kicks

2 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

2027 eletions: ADC reacts to Amaechi’s continued silence on being Atiku’s running mate

2027 eletions: ADC reacts to Amaechi’s continued silence on being Atiku’s running mate

6 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

UK govt releases new statement assessing Ekiti guber election

UK govt releases new statement assessing Ekiti guber election

9 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

2027 election: Abia APC defends Eric Opah’s emergence as guber candidate

2027 election: Abia APC defends Eric Opah’s emergence as guber candidate

19 hours ago by James Ojo

Peter Obi: Presidency kicks as Tinubu told to resign

Peter Obi: Presidency kicks as Tinubu told to resign

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ADC faces internal storm over Amaechi’s VP nomination as cracks emerge

ADC faces internal storm over Amaechi’s VP nomination as cracks emerge

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Victor Osimhen drops hint about his Galatasaray future amid interest from Europe

Victor Osimhen drops hint about his Galatasaray future amid interest from Europe

2 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Kalidou Koulibaly makes honest admission after Senegal’s World Cup loss to Norway

Kalidou Koulibaly makes honest admission after Senegal’s World Cup loss to Norway

3 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Supercomputer predicts outcome of Portugal vs Uzbekistan, gives Cristiano Ronaldo verdict

Supercomputer predicts outcome of Portugal vs Uzbekistan, gives Cristiano Ronaldo verdict

3 hours ago by Olamide Abe

Mane, Ayew, other top African stars who should retire from international football after World Cup

Mane, Ayew, other top African stars who should retire from international football after World Cup

6 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

2026 World Cup: Why Pharaohs of Egypt were denied entry into Seattle after win vs New Zealand

2026 World Cup: Why Pharaohs of Egypt were denied entry into Seattle after win vs New Zealand

7 hours ago by Dare Kuti

Thomas Partey breaks silence after Canadian visa drama ahead of England clash

Thomas Partey breaks silence after Canadian visa drama ahead of England clash

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UN commission says Israel committing genocide by targeting children in Gaza and West Bank

UN commission says Israel committing genocide by targeting children in Gaza and West Bank

3 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

UN Women warns artificial intelligence is reinforcing gender stereotypes and amplifying online abuse

UN Women warns artificial intelligence is reinforcing gender stereotypes and amplifying online abuse

8 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

13 killed and 66 injured as explosion hits Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facility

13 killed and 66 injured as explosion hits Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facility

9 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Petrol bomb attack at BJP leader’s Bathinda clinic raises alarm ahead of Indian minister’s visit

Petrol bomb attack at BJP leader’s Bathinda clinic raises alarm ahead of Indian minister’s visit

10 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Myanmar military responsible for over 700 civilian deaths during sham election period, UN reports

Myanmar military responsible for over 700 civilian deaths during sham election period, UN reports

20 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Andy Burnham sworn in as new MP after Starmer's resignation, video trends

Andy Burnham sworn in as new MP after Starmer's resignation, video trends

a day ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

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Soludo’s “cow-tail” remark and the politics of lowered expectations in Southeast Nigeria

Soludo’s “cow-tail” remark and the politics of lowered expectations in Southeast Nigeria

4 hours ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Is Oshiomhole really fighting for Nigerians, or for Akpabio’s seat?

Is Oshiomhole really fighting for Nigerians, or for Akpabio’s seat?

6 hours ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Ekiti election 2026: From electoral violence to democratic exhaustion

Ekiti election 2026: From electoral violence to democratic exhaustion

a day ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Legit.ng Ranks Among Nigeria's Top Online News Brands in Reuters Institute 2026 Report

Legit.ng Ranks Among Nigeria's Top Online News Brands in Reuters Institute 2026 Report

4 days ago by Felix Imoh

The deregistration saga: If APC is so confident, why is opposition space shrinking?

The deregistration saga: If APC is so confident, why is opposition space shrinking?

5 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

27 years of democracy, but Nigerians still ask: Is it working?

27 years of democracy, but Nigerians still ask: Is it working?

8 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

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Education

Outrage as viral video shows Kwara Polytechnic lecturer flogging students during exam; school reacts

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Outrage as viral video shows Kwara Polytechnic lecturer flogging students during exam; school reacts

8 hours ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Apply now: US opens fully funded study abroad pathway for Nigerians

Apply now: US opens fully funded study abroad pathway for Nigerians

19 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Breaking: Tinubu appoints Ogundipe as NUC chairman, sets agenda for former UNILAG VC

Breaking: Tinubu appoints Ogundipe as NUC chairman, sets agenda for former UNILAG VC

a day ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Inside Maltina’s Nourishment Tour: 5 Ways the Brand is Nourishing Young Minds across Nigeria

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Pro-chancellor declares education revolution, targets outdated Nigerian university system

Pro-chancellor declares education revolution, targets outdated Nigerian university system

a day ago by Ololade Olatimehin

JAMB releases NCE/ND Agric registration guidelines

JAMB releases NCE/ND Agric registration guidelines

a day ago by Adekunle Dada

Education

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CBN data shows Nigeria’s diaspora remittances fall to $5.30bn

CBN data shows Nigeria’s diaspora remittances fall to $5.30bn

2 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

Xiaomi 17T Series debuts with dual sizes and telephoto

Xiaomi 17T Series debuts with dual sizes and telephoto

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MTN sets countdown for 3G shutdown in Nigeria as millions prepare for a new mobile era

MTN sets countdown for 3G shutdown in Nigeria as millions prepare for a new mobile era

5 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

Marketers demand petrol pump price reduction nationwide

Marketers demand petrol pump price reduction nationwide

6 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

Elon Musk loses $152bn in one day as SpaceX shares crash, Dangote drops nearly $1bn

Elon Musk loses $152bn in one day as SpaceX shares crash, Dangote drops nearly $1bn

7 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

British pound slumps against naira, dollar as UK Prime Minister's resignation sparks investor panic

British pound slumps against naira, dollar as UK Prime Minister's resignation sparks investor panic

7 hours ago by Victor Enengedi

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Yul Edochie Jabs Judy Austin’s Ex-Husband for Crying on Podcast: “Women Dislike Losers”

Yul Edochie Jabs Judy Austin’s Ex-Husband for Crying on Podcast: “Women Dislike Losers”

3 hours ago by Shade Metibogun

Relationship expert Susan Eberechi, known for supporting men, announces end of her marriage

Relationship expert Susan Eberechi, known for supporting men, announces end of her marriage

3 hours ago by Chinasa Afigbo

"I am not a Christian": Actor Ugezu shares why African traditionalism is the best way

"I am not a Christian": Actor Ugezu shares why African traditionalism is the best way

4 hours ago by Olumide Alake

Yemi King Shares "Disturbing Night" Experience With Popular Clergy: “I Was Taken Aback”

Yemi King Shares "Disturbing Night" Experience With Popular Clergy: “I Was Taken Aback”

4 hours ago by Shade Metibogun

Vawulence pro max! 5 most explosive BBNaija reunion moments that had fans screaming

Vawulence pro max! 5 most explosive BBNaija reunion moments that had fans screaming

5 hours ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

VDM shares NGO's account balance as donations surpass half a billion naira: "Money don go down"

VDM shares NGO's account balance as donations surpass half a billion naira: "Money don go down"

6 hours ago by Olumide Alake

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'Yan sanda sun dauki mataki kan mutum 24 da ake zargi da kisan matar Marabar Jos

'Yan sanda sun dauki mataki kan mutum 24 da ake zargi da kisan matar Marabar Jos

17 minutes ago by Sani Hamza

Bayan mutuwar jigo a Izala, tsohon shugaban APC ya rasu a hannun yan bindiga

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Bayan mutuwar jigo a Izala, tsohon shugaban APC ya rasu a hannun yan bindiga

46 minutes ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

Babbar Magana: Mataimakin hafsan tsaron kasar Birtaniya ya shigo Najeriya

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Babbar Magana: Mataimakin hafsan tsaron kasar Birtaniya ya shigo Najeriya

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Juyin mulki: Gwamnatin Tinubu ta kawo shaidu 30 da za su ba da shaida a kotu

Juyin mulki: Gwamnatin Tinubu ta kawo shaidu 30 da za su ba da shaida a kotu

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INEC ta mika takarda ga 'yan takarar da suka lashe zaben cike gurbi a Kano da wasu jihohi 5

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Tinubu ya gaji da jira, ya tura bukatar kirkirar 'yan sandan jihohi ga majalisa

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