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2 public holidays governments in Nigeria will declare in August 2026

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2 public holidays governments in Nigeria will declare in August 2026

Two public holidays are expected to be declared by governments in Nigeria in August 2026, with workers and residents set to enjoy work-free days.

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France explains 5 things foreigners should expect during citizenship interview in 2026

France explains 5 things foreigners should expect during citizenship interview in 2026

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Prime Minster Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan

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NAF airstrikes kill 9 ISWAP terrorists, senior commander

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Fani-Kayode reacts as Sheikh Jingir reportedly says Muslims outnumber Christians in Nigeria

Fani-Kayode reacts as Sheikh Jingir reportedly says Muslims outnumber Christians in Nigeria

Femi Fani-Kayode on Sunday, August 9, reacted notably to a reported claim by Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir that Muslims outnumber Christians in Nigeria.

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Tragedy as 23-year-old law school student dies in Lagos hostel

Tragedy as 23-year-old law school student dies in Lagos hostel

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2027 election: APC beats INEC deadline, details emerge

2027 election: APC beats INEC deadline, details emerge

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2027 FIFA Women's World Cup: How Super Falcons could qualify despite WAFCON 2026 exit

2027 FIFA Women's World Cup: How Super Falcons could qualify despite WAFCON 2026 exit

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WAFCON 2026: How much Super Falcons earned despite quarter-final elimination

WAFCON 2026: How much Super Falcons earned despite quarter-final elimination

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Germany announces 5 categories of foreigners exempt from taking citizenship test

Germany announces 5 categories of foreigners exempt from taking citizenship test

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New Zealand to introduce citizenship test, lists 8 categories of foreigners exempted

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Canada announces 2 categories of foreigners exempt from taking citizenship test

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2 public holidays governments in Nigeria will declare in August 2026

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Peller finally explains why Peter Okoye was missing from his wedding, shares what singer told him

Peller finally explains why Peter Okoye was missing from his wedding, shares what singer told him

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“Why Ayra Starr was denied visa”: South African government finally explains amid controversy

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“I killed all of them”: Charly Boy makes startling claim about death of his three brothers

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P-Square feud: Elder brother and first sponsor speaks, shares how Jude destroyed family unity

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Is Bill Melugin married? The scoop on his personal life

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Otedola’s N18bn buying spree sends First HoldCo shares soaring to N150

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50 most famous B-list celebrities who are currently on the rise

50 most famous B-list celebrities who are currently on the rise

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Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, 3 other streaming services competing with DStv Compact price in Nigeria

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Meet Olga Diyachenko, John Obi Mikel's entrepreneur partner

Meet Olga Diyachenko, John Obi Mikel's entrepreneur partner

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WhatsApp adds email recovery option as Meta reveals steps to secure accounts

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Joie Chavis shares kids with two of rap's biggest names, and her net worth stands on its own

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Ella Dorsey's bio: Emmy-winning meteorologist and Atlanta News first weather expert

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Meet Oscar De La Hoya's siblings: Inside the boxer's family

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200+ cute, cool and unique nicknames for boyfriend with meanings

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Nancy Travis: How this Hollywood star has stayed relevant for over 30 years

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OPay bank sort code, all USSD codes and how OPay works

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Man shot dead on his way to church in Barkin Ladi, Plateau state

Man shot dead on his way to church in Barkin Ladi, Plateau state

8 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Former governor reveals why Plateau crisis has lasted over 2 decades

Former governor reveals why Plateau crisis has lasted over 2 decades

9 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Tension as gunmen kill 85-year-old community leader

Tension as gunmen kill 85-year-old community leader

10 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Was Zamfara LG chairman killed by bandits? Fact emerges

Was Zamfara LG chairman killed by bandits? Fact emerges

13 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Shehu Sani reacts as powerful governor demolishes 60-year-old stadium

Shehu Sani reacts as powerful governor demolishes 60-year-old stadium

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UN open to supporting Nigeria with reintegration measures for released Kwara school children

UN open to supporting Nigeria with reintegration measures for released Kwara school children

19 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

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WAEC 2026: Lady tells candidates who got E8, F9 in English or maths what to do next

WAEC 2026: Lady tells candidates who got E8, F9 in English or maths what to do next

9 hours ago by Ankrah Shalom

Sweden introduces citizenship test, mentions 3 categories of foreigners exempted

Sweden introduces citizenship test, mentions 3 categories of foreigners exempted

12 hours ago by Victoria Nwahiri

Italy lists 3 most effective ways to acquire citizenship in 2026

Italy lists 3 most effective ways to acquire citizenship in 2026

12 hours ago by Ankrah Shalom

UAE lists only 3 authorities that can nominate foreigners for citizenship in 2026

UAE lists only 3 authorities that can nominate foreigners for citizenship in 2026

13 hours ago by Ankrah Shalom

Names of 5 gulf countries whose citizens can visit UAE without visa in 2026

Names of 5 gulf countries whose citizens can visit UAE without visa in 2026

15 hours ago by Ankrah Shalom

"How?" WAEC 2026 candidate in disbelief after seeing his grade in English language, shares result

"How?" WAEC 2026 candidate in disbelief after seeing his grade in English language, shares result

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Osun 2026: List of people reported killed in governorship election-related violence ahead of poll

Osun 2026: List of people reported killed in governorship election-related violence ahead of poll

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Osun election: Big win for APC's Oyebamiji as governorship candidate steps down for him

Osun election: Big win for APC's Oyebamiji as governorship candidate steps down for him

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Just in: Osun commissioner released after 24-hour police detention

Just in: Osun commissioner released after 24-hour police detention

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Cold war rocks NDC ahead of 2027 election, details emerge

Cold war rocks NDC ahead of 2027 election, details emerge

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Osun guber election: Oyetola tells Adeleke to prepare for defeat despite endorsing Tinubu

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Tinubu vs Atiku: Analyst explains actual directions of 2027 election

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Super Falcons' WAFCON 2026 semi-final opponent confirmed if they beat Cameroon

Super Falcons' WAFCON 2026 semi-final opponent confirmed if they beat Cameroon

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Villarreal coach reacts after Victor Osimhen’s fight with Santiago Mourino

Villarreal coach reacts after Victor Osimhen’s fight with Santiago Mourino

a day ago by Elijah Odetokun

NFF denies asking Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA President amid controversies

NFF denies asking Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA President amid controversies

a day ago by Elijah Odetokun

Lionel Messi: Pain as Argentina star loses father days after World Cup 2026

Lionel Messi: Pain as Argentina star loses father days after World Cup 2026

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Cameroon vs Nigeria: List of TV stations and streaming platforms to watch WAFCON 2026 quarter-final

Cameroon vs Nigeria: List of TV stations and streaming platforms to watch WAFCON 2026 quarter-final

a day ago by Elijah Odetokun

Turkish pundit explains why Salah's arrival will help Onuachu score more goals at Trabzonspor

Turkish pundit explains why Salah's arrival will help Onuachu score more goals at Trabzonspor

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US congressman Riley Moore calls for end to H-1B visa programme in fresh call

US congressman Riley Moore calls for end to H-1B visa programme in fresh call

11 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

US proposal to scrap 60-day grace period for foreign visa workers

US proposal to scrap 60-day grace period for foreign visa workers

11 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Canada lists rules foreign workers must follow to stay legal in 2026

Canada lists rules foreign workers must follow to stay legal in 2026

12 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Full list of prominent people whose US visas were revoked

Full list of prominent people whose US visas were revoked

14 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

US releases names and photos of people who were recently deported

US releases names and photos of people who were recently deported

16 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Full list of top government officials from 3 countries whose US visas Trump administration revoked

Full list of top government officials from 3 countries whose US visas Trump administration revoked

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Cardinal Onaiyekan's abuse of clerical privilege by Temitope Ajayi

Cardinal Onaiyekan's abuse of clerical privilege by Temitope Ajayi

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Legit.ng's Ismaila Yinusa named among 41 recipients of 2026 INMA Africa Elevate Scholarship

Legit.ng's Ismaila Yinusa named among 41 recipients of 2026 INMA Africa Elevate Scholarship

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State police: Why more guns may not be the answer to Nigeria’s security crisis

State police: Why more guns may not be the answer to Nigeria’s security crisis

a month ago by Ololade Olatimehin

NDC, the Kogi verdict and the politicisation of the gavel

NDC, the Kogi verdict and the politicisation of the gavel

a month ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Customs succession debate and the danger of disruptive ambitions

Customs succession debate and the danger of disruptive ambitions

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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

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University of Ibadan opens fresh opportunity for admission seekers who missed on-campus slots in 2026

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University of Ibadan opens fresh opportunity for admission seekers who missed on-campus slots in 2026

20 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

UNILAG releases 2026/2027 Post-UTME results, shares how to check scores

UNILAG releases 2026/2027 Post-UTME results, shares how to check scores

2 days ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

List of top 15 Nigerian federal universities with the largest land areas

List of top 15 Nigerian federal universities with the largest land areas

3 days ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

JAMB: Deputy governor rewards student who scored 368 in UTME with N1 million cash gift

JAMB: Deputy governor rewards student who scored 368 in UTME with N1 million cash gift

3 days ago by Adekunle Dada

WAEC 2026: Full guide on what to do if your WASSCE result was withheld

WAEC 2026: Full guide on what to do if your WASSCE result was withheld

3 days ago by Bada Yusuf

WAEC withholds 2026 WASSCE results from candidates in states that owe debt

WAEC withholds 2026 WASSCE results from candidates in states that owe debt

3 days ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

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Nigerian stocks rise by 2.36% as market capitalisation hits N106.35trn

Nigerian stocks rise by 2.36% as market capitalisation hits N106.35trn

13 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

Tinubu’s economic reforms trigger massive wealth creation, produce 900,000 millionaires, NGX says

Tinubu’s economic reforms trigger massive wealth creation, produce 900,000 millionaires, NGX says

13 hours ago by Victor Enengedi

Nigerian banks increase international card spending limits

Nigerian banks increase international card spending limits

14 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

US releases new rule, clarifies those ineligible through birthright citizenship

US releases new rule, clarifies those ineligible through birthright citizenship

16 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

US announces new visa rules, lists 5 mistakes that lead to rejection without warning

US announces new visa rules, lists 5 mistakes that lead to rejection without warning

17 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

Petrol price crashes nationwide as depots match Dangote Refinery's new rate

Petrol price crashes nationwide as depots match Dangote Refinery's new rate

17 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

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Leaked video of Tope in tears as she complains about her fiancé’s family surfaces online

Leaked video of Tope in tears as she complains about her fiancé’s family surfaces online

9 hours ago by Chinasa Afigbo

“Truth finally caught up”: Lola Okoye's old friend exposes her true character amid Psquare drama

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“Truth finally caught up”: Lola Okoye's old friend exposes her true character amid Psquare drama

15 hours ago by Olaniyi Apanpa

“How Tope Osoba died in a police station”: Nollywood actress's fiancé shares unexpected encounter

“How Tope Osoba died in a police station”: Nollywood actress's fiancé shares unexpected encounter

16 hours ago by Chinasa Afigbo

Frank Edoho's response after he was asked to give marriage advice to Peller and Jarvis goes viral

Frank Edoho's response after he was asked to give marriage advice to Peller and Jarvis goes viral

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Annie Macaulay turns heads with new post amid possible reunion with 2Baba speculation

Annie Macaulay turns heads with new post amid possible reunion with 2Baba speculation

17 hours ago by Olaniyi Apanpa

Real Warri Pikin cancels forthcoming show after threats over 'Warri' in her name

Real Warri Pikin cancels forthcoming show after threats over 'Warri' in her name

17 hours ago by Chinasa Afigbo

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Ba saban ba: Shugaban APC ya cire adawa, ya yaba wa ƴan PDP kan ƙoƙarinsu

Ba saban ba: Shugaban APC ya cire adawa, ya yaba wa ƴan PDP kan ƙoƙarinsu

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An rage mugun iri da 'yan sanda suka kashe hatsabibin jagoran 'yan bindiga

An rage mugun iri da 'yan sanda suka kashe hatsabibin jagoran 'yan bindiga

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Saƙon da Bola Tinubu ya tura wa 'yan ɗariƙar Tijjaniyya a Najeriya da wasu ƙasashe

Saƙon da Bola Tinubu ya tura wa 'yan ɗariƙar Tijjaniyya a Najeriya da wasu ƙasashe

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Ana cikin fargaba, dan Abubakar Shekau ya shiga sahun mayakan Boko Haram

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Mayakan ISWAP sun sha wuta, an hallaka babban kwamanda mai hatsari

Mayakan ISWAP sun sha wuta, an hallaka babban kwamanda mai hatsari

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