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US military finally dispatches forces to Nigeria amid Tinubu-led country's security challenges

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US military finally dispatches forces to Nigeria amid Tinubu-led country's security challenges

The United States (US) military has deployed forces to Nigeria amid concerning security challenges under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

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Arteta reacts to Chelsea loss, identifies what cost the Blues at the Emirates

Arteta reacts to Chelsea loss, identifies what cost the Blues at the Emirates

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Angela Okorie finally breaks silence after prison release, alleged re-arrest drama

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Community rejoices as Turji releases key bandits' figure behind Katsina peace deal

Nigeria

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World Bank opens $250 billion global procurement, invites Nigerian firms to apply

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Yul Edochie welcomes Bolanle Ninalowo on board following new appointment with President Tinubu

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First Holdco bounces back as investors gain N333bn trading Nigerian stocks on Tuesday

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How Aidan O'Connell's wife, Jael, balances family life with supporting his latest projects

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Gaddafi’s son killed: Dismay as Saif al-Islam assassinated in Libya, photo trends

Gaddafi’s son killed: Dismay as Saif al-Islam assassinated in Libya, photo trends

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has reportedly been killed in Libya, sparking widespread dismay and online attention as a photo of the alleged victim went viral.

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Mixed reactions as Nigerian senator caught giving girl's treatment to lady inside private jet

Mixed reactions as Nigerian senator caught giving girl's treatment to lady inside private jet

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Terrorist attacks: US identifies Nigeria as key partner in campaign against ISIS, Al-Qaeda

Terrorist attacks: US identifies Nigeria as key partner in campaign against ISIS, Al-Qaeda

Nigeria

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Yul Edochie, Judy Austin dragged into new drama as ex-hubby makes bold accusations: "I want my kids"

Yul Edochie, Judy Austin dragged into new drama as ex-hubby makes bold accusations: "I want my kids"

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Panic as ex-pension boss Maina slumps in Abuja, rushed to hospital

Panic as ex-pension boss Maina slumps in Abuja, rushed to hospital

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Friend shares screenshot of chat with Ifunanya Nwangene after she was bitten by snakes

Friend shares screenshot of chat with Ifunanya Nwangene after she was bitten by snakes

People

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Ifunanya's death: Brother of deceased lady releases last video she sent to him, people react

People

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"If you think I am lying, do your consultation": Spiritualist shares findings about Nanyah's death

People

18 hours ago

Federal government denies approving history textbook without Igbo section

Nigeria

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Young man who saw late Ifunanya Nwangene last Sunday speaks out after her death, shares regret

People

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Snakebite: Man's last WhatsApp chat with singer Ifunanya shortly before she died moves many to tears

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US military finally dispatches forces to Nigeria amid Tinubu-led country's security challenges

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Man shares "powerful" promise he made to Ifunanya before she was bitten by snakes, posts video

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“She Blocked All Access to My Children”: Bunmi Akinaanu’s Ex-husband Recounts Years of Struggle

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“She Blocked All Access to My Children”: Bunmi Akinaanu’s Ex-husband Recounts Years of Struggle

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Omije Ojumi: Ex-husband Tells Side of Story, Reason for Clash with Children, Why He Divorced Late Singer

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Grammys 2026: Trump slams music awards, threatens legal action against host Trevor Noah

Grammys 2026: Trump slams music awards, threatens legal action against host Trevor Noah

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Grammy 2026: Davido's suit and wife Chioma's revealing dress stir concern, "Who is the stylist?"

Grammy 2026: Davido's suit and wife Chioma's revealing dress stir concern, "Who is the stylist?"

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Updated: Tinubu's govt clears air over alleged ban on open grazing

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Updated: Tinubu's govt clears air over alleged ban on open grazing

Nigeria

2 months ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Regina Daniels spotted in commercial flight amid marital saga with Ned Nwoko, netizens ask questions

Regina Daniels spotted in commercial flight amid marital saga with Ned Nwoko, netizens ask questions

Celebrities

2 months ago by Chinasa Afigbo

Guinea-Bissau military coup: "Jonathan must return home safely," Reps send message to Tinubu's govt

Guinea-Bissau military coup: "Jonathan must return home safely," Reps send message to Tinubu's govt

Nigeria

2 months ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Tinubu’s presidency vows never to forgive Peter Obi, gives reason

Tinubu’s presidency vows never to forgive Peter Obi, gives reason

Politics

2 months ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

"He saw it coming": Burna Boy allegedly cancels US shows after backlash over viral Incident

"He saw it coming": Burna Boy allegedly cancels US shows after backlash over viral Incident

Celebrities

2 months ago by Olaniyi Apanpa

Controversy trails how Davido's wife Chioma greeted her billionaire father-in-law in video

Controversy trails how Davido's wife Chioma greeted her billionaire father-in-law in video

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Who is Lastonia Leviston? Her life, career, and recent highlights

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Meet King Charles' siblings and their roles in the royal family today

Meet King Charles' siblings and their roles in the royal family today

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Inside Max Alexander's life — How an 8‑year‑old turned sewing into a global fashion brand

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All about Logic's parents and siblings, and how they influenced his journey

All about Logic's parents and siblings, and how they influenced his journey

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I Found a Man About to Drive Drunk — We Escorted Him to Safety, and He Entered Rehab

I Found a Man About to Drive Drunk — We Escorted Him to Safety, and He Entered Rehab

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He Used My Visa Status to Demand More — I Stopped Paying, Went to Legal Aid, and Finally Broke Free

He Used My Visa Status to Demand More — I Stopped Paying, Went to Legal Aid, and Finally Broke Free

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Just In: Top Nigerian governor shut schools till Feb 16, gives reason

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Just In: Top Nigerian governor shut schools till Feb 16, gives reason

an hour ago by Bada Yusuf

Ifunanya Nwangene: 3 ways to prevent snake bite by traditionalist

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Ifunanya Nwangene: 3 ways to prevent snake bite by traditionalist

an hour ago by Bada Yusuf

EFCC arrests Kannywood star, Inuwa, reason, photo emerges

EFCC arrests Kannywood star, Inuwa, reason, photo emerges

2 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Breaking: Tears as bandits invade Kwara community, kill several residents, details emerge

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Breaking: Tears as bandits invade Kwara community, kill several residents, details emerge

3 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Tinubu reportedly issues fresh order to Wike amid battle with Fubara, "Back off now"

Tinubu reportedly issues fresh order to Wike amid battle with Fubara, "Back off now"

6 hours ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Breaking: DSS arraigns top Buhari's ex-minister for terrorism charges

Breaking: DSS arraigns top Buhari's ex-minister for terrorism charges

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Ifunanya's death: Lady reacts, shares how she found black snake inside her own house

Ifunanya's death: Lady reacts, shares how she found black snake inside her own house

7 hours ago by Ankrah Shalom

Ifunanya Nwangene: Lady emotional after going through page of talented singer killed by snake

Ifunanya Nwangene: Lady emotional after going through page of talented singer killed by snake

9 hours ago by Ankrah Shalom

Nanyah: Friend posts message singer sent to choir group chat night before she died from snakebite

Nanyah: Friend posts message singer sent to choir group chat night before she died from snakebite

10 hours ago by Victoria Nwahiri

Ifunanya Nwangene: Lady mentions name of exact kind of snake that killed talented singer at her home

Ifunanya Nwangene: Lady mentions name of exact kind of snake that killed talented singer at her home

10 hours ago by Ankrah Shalom

Nanyah: Doctor shares one main reason singer couldn’t survive snake bite despite rushing to hospital

Nanyah: Doctor shares one main reason singer couldn’t survive snake bite despite rushing to hospital

12 hours ago by Victoria Nwahiri

Nanyah: UK-based man shares how late singer reached out to him about relocation before she died

Nanyah: UK-based man shares how late singer reached out to him about relocation before she died

13 hours ago by Victoria Nwahiri

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Atiku clarifies encounter with APC’s Yari in Abuja as ex-VP sets sights on sacking Tinubu

Atiku clarifies encounter with APC’s Yari in Abuja as ex-VP sets sights on sacking Tinubu

6 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

APC chairman reveals meaning of the sign on Tinubu’s signature cap, video trends

APC chairman reveals meaning of the sign on Tinubu’s signature cap, video trends

10 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

A glimpse into Governor Dapo Abiodun's housing reforms

A glimpse into Governor Dapo Abiodun's housing reforms

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Defection rumours: Kwankwasiyya clears air on Kwankwaso, APC talks

Defection rumours: Kwankwasiyya clears air on Kwankwaso, APC talks

18 hours ago by Muslim Muhammad Yusuf

Tinubu: Nigerians react as Defence Minister addresses coup

Tinubu: Nigerians react as Defence Minister addresses coup

21 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Drama as Saraki drags APC governor who tried to "recruit" PDP counterpart

Drama as Saraki drags APC governor who tried to "recruit" PDP counterpart

21 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Politics

Sports

Amaju Pinnick responds after renowned journalist asks if he stole NFF funds

Amaju Pinnick responds after renowned journalist asks if he stole NFF funds

10 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

AFCON 2025: Morocco sends message to CAF over sanctions on final incident

AFCON 2025: Morocco sends message to CAF over sanctions on final incident

10 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Moroccan FA sends strong message to CAF as WAFCON 2026 set to suffer major setback

Moroccan FA sends strong message to CAF as WAFCON 2026 set to suffer major setback

11 hours ago by Dare Kuti

Ademola Lookman joins Atletico Madrid: Former Real Madrid star predicts success in La Liga

Ademola Lookman joins Atletico Madrid: Former Real Madrid star predicts success in La Liga

14 hours ago by Dare Kuti

Mikel Obi explains what happened when he told Sir Alex Ferguson he will join Chelsea

Mikel Obi explains what happened when he told Sir Alex Ferguson he will join Chelsea

16 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Italian football in mourning as ex-Inter Milan star passes away

Italian football in mourning as ex-Inter Milan star passes away

18 hours ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

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US military shoots down Iranian drone near aircraft carrier amid rising tension in both countries

US military shoots down Iranian drone near aircraft carrier amid rising tension in both countries

12 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Epstein: Newly released files expose secret plot to make Millions off Libya before and after Gaddafi

Epstein: Newly released files expose secret plot to make Millions off Libya before and after Gaddafi

16 hours ago by Muslim Muhammad Yusuf

Bill Clinton, wife agree to testify In Jeffrey Epstein investigation

Bill Clinton, wife agree to testify In Jeffrey Epstein investigation

17 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Artemis II: NASA to send humans to moon for the first time in 50 years

Artemis II: NASA to send humans to moon for the first time in 50 years

19 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

United States releases list of African countries Americans should avoid travelling to in 2026

United States releases list of African countries Americans should avoid travelling to in 2026

a day ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

Full list: 10 African countries with the most military war aircraft

Full list: 10 African countries with the most military war aircraft

a day ago by Ezra Ukanwa

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The cost of neglect: Ifunanya Nwangene and the harsh reality of Nigeria’s healthcare system

The cost of neglect: Ifunanya Nwangene and the harsh reality of Nigeria’s healthcare system

19 hours ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection: Why loyalty in Nigerian politics may be dead

Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection: Why loyalty in Nigerian politics may be dead

a day ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Oyo at 50: Why Governor Makinde’s leadership is under intense historic scrutiny

Oyo at 50: Why Governor Makinde’s leadership is under intense historic scrutiny

6 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Nigeria’s changing political landscape and why 2027 will be different

Nigeria’s changing political landscape and why 2027 will be different

7 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

2027 polls: Why Nigeria cannot afford another election under a broken law

2027 polls: Why Nigeria cannot afford another election under a broken law

8 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Reassessing the endgame in Nigeria’s bandit amnesty programmes

Reassessing the endgame in Nigeria’s bandit amnesty programmes

13 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

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Education

The King Abdulaziz University Scholarship explained, from eligibility to application for Nigerians

The King Abdulaziz University Scholarship explained, from eligibility to application for Nigerians

2 hours ago by Isaac Wangethi

Full list: 7 courses to think twice before studying in Nigerian universities, Educationist explains

Full list: 7 courses to think twice before studying in Nigerian universities, Educationist explains

12 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Gov Dapo Abiodun declares education “backbone of Ogun’s future" amid sweeping reforms

Gov Dapo Abiodun declares education “backbone of Ogun’s future" amid sweeping reforms

13 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

SSCE: NECO blacklists supervisors, centres as registrar gives breakdown of candidates’ performance

SSCE: NECO blacklists supervisors, centres as registrar gives breakdown of candidates’ performance

14 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Breaking: NECO releases 2025 SSCE external results

Breaking: NECO releases 2025 SSCE external results

19 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

FG-ASUU new agreement: Anxiety as university lecturers await January salary rollout

FG-ASUU new agreement: Anxiety as university lecturers await January salary rollout

20 hours ago by Muslim Muhammad Yusuf

Education

Business and Economy

New African Energy Bank targets $10bn funding for Nigeria, Angola, Libya

New African Energy Bank targets $10bn funding for Nigeria, Angola, Libya

12 hours ago by Oluwatobi Odeyinka

Supacash launches #100kSmilesChallenge to spread love across Nigeria this Valentine

Supacash launches #100kSmilesChallenge to spread love across Nigeria this Valentine

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Andray Finance takes on predatory loan apps with AI-powered SaaS platform

Andray Finance takes on predatory loan apps with AI-powered SaaS platform

13 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

Dantsoho highlights port reforms, PPP opportunities to global investors at Investopia Summit

Dantsoho highlights port reforms, PPP opportunities to global investors at Investopia Summit

14 hours ago by Victor Enengedi

Why cement prices remain high in Nigeria despite local production, Agora Policy explains

Why cement prices remain high in Nigeria despite local production, Agora Policy explains

14 hours ago by Oluwatobi Odeyinka

5alive launches bold new flavours for Nigeria’s most expressive generation

5alive launches bold new flavours for Nigeria’s most expressive generation

15 hours ago by Legit.ng Branded Content

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82MAJOR members and their stories, from breakout singles to headlining shows

82MAJOR members and their stories, from breakout singles to headlining shows

an hour ago by Isaac Wangethi

Davido speaks on the difference between his daughters Imade and Hailey: “One doesn’t like paparazzi”

Davido speaks on the difference between his daughters Imade and Hailey: “One doesn’t like paparazzi”

an hour ago by Chinasa Afigbo

MasterPlace Global Mission raises alarm over doctored clips targeting Pastor Korede Komaiya

MasterPlace Global Mission raises alarm over doctored clips targeting Pastor Korede Komaiya

9 hours ago by Kola Ogunkami

"I don't go to club anymore": Davido opens up on how marriage to Chioma transformed his lifestyle

"I don't go to club anymore": Davido opens up on how marriage to Chioma transformed his lifestyle

11 hours ago by Kola Ogunkami

Funke Akindele: Omotola Jalade taunts colleagues as she criticises dancing to promote movies

Funke Akindele: Omotola Jalade taunts colleagues as she criticises dancing to promote movies

11 hours ago by Chinasa Afigbo

"Angela Okorie is fine and safe": Stanley Ontop clears the air on rearrest rumours

"Angela Okorie is fine and safe": Stanley Ontop clears the air on rearrest rumours

12 hours ago by Kola Ogunkami

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Tinubu ya sanar da matsaya kan janye manufofin tattalin arzikin gwamnatinsa

Tinubu ya sanar da matsaya kan janye manufofin tattalin arzikin gwamnatinsa

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A rana guda, 'yan bindiga sun kashe fiye da mutane 50 a wasu jihohin Arewa 2

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Bayan shigar Abba APC, Kwankwaso ya ziyarci babban Sanatan PDP har gida

Bayan shigar Abba APC, Kwankwaso ya ziyarci babban Sanatan PDP har gida

54 minutes ago by Ibrahim Yusuf

Maina: Tsohon shugaban gyaran fansho ya fadi a Abuja, an wuce da shi asibiti

Maina: Tsohon shugaban gyaran fansho ya fadi a Abuja, an wuce da shi asibiti

an hour ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

'Yan bindiga sun bankawa fadar mai martaba sarki wuta, sun kashe bayin Allah a Kwara

'Yan bindiga sun bankawa fadar mai martaba sarki wuta, sun kashe bayin Allah a Kwara

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Bayan turo sojoji Abuja, Amurka ta yi maganar yakar 'yan ta'adda a Najeriya

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