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Jubilation as Natasha’s 16-year-old daughter builds, hands over orphanage to Kogi community

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Jubilation as Natasha’s 16-year-old daughter builds, hands over orphanage to Kogi community

Senator Natasha Akpoti’s daughter builds and hands over a new orphanage to a Kogi community, sparking jubilation and bringing renewed hope to vulnerable children.

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Davido opens up on fatherly conversations he has with his daughters about boys they are crushing on

Davido opens up on fatherly conversations he has with his daughters about boys they are crushing on

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Jubilation as Natasha’s 16-year-old daughter builds, hands over orphanage to Kogi community

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Spain exempts 1 category of foreigners from the Spanish language test for citizenship

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Australia announces official age bracket for foreigners before sitting for citizenship test

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Saheed Osupa’s Outfit and Presence at Peller and Jarvis’ White Wedding Raise Eyebrows

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Tupac's 30-year-old murder mystery takes new turn as suspect finally goes on trial

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Indonesia president nominates Destry Damayanti as central bank governor after Perry Warjiyo's resignation

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2 public holidays governments in Nigeria will declare in August 2026

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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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

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CAF confirms Super Falcons’ 2027 World Cup playoff opponent after WAFCON elimination

CAF confirms Super Falcons’ 2027 World Cup playoff opponent after WAFCON elimination

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Private depots slash petrol prices by N35 as competition with Dangote Refinery intensifies

Private depots slash petrol prices by N35 as competition with Dangote Refinery intensifies

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US releases 100 official civics questions foreigners must know to become citizens

US releases 100 official civics questions foreigners must know to become citizens

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Canada announces 2 categories of foreigners exempt from taking citizenship test

Canada announces 2 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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Germany announces 5 categories of foreigners exempt from taking citizenship test

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Pastor Adeboye trends online after woman interrupted his preaching with demands

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Science student who wants to study nursing displays 2026 WAEC result, seeks answers

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Peter Okoye's Fan Who Lost $60K Claims VDM Ignored Her Plea for Help: "That Activist is Wicked"

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Anita Okoye’s latest post amid Psquare crisis leaves many reacting online: “Ontop all of this”

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No more N60k: Rice prices crash as 50kg bag sells for N48,000, local millers count losses

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Why OPay is turning savings into a national movement

Why OPay is turning savings into a national movement

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Psquare’s “struggling” sister causes stir online with latest social media post amid family saga

Psquare’s “struggling” sister causes stir online with latest social media post amid family saga

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"Dem dey confide in VDM?": VeryDarkMan shares why he stopped replying to Peter Okoye amid P-Square feud

"Dem dey confide in VDM?": VeryDarkMan shares why he stopped replying to Peter Okoye amid P-Square feud

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Peter Okoye reacts to sales of nearly 3,000 copies of cap he wore in videos calling out Paul & Jude

Peter Okoye reacts to sales of nearly 3,000 copies of cap he wore in videos calling out Paul & Jude

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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

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

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a day ago by Pascal Oparada

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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2 days ago by Night Mongina

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

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

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2 days ago by Pascal Oparada

Who is Katt Williams' wife? A look at the comedian's wives and girlfriends

Who is Katt Williams' wife? A look at the comedian's wives and girlfriends

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

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

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Meet Olga Diyachenko, John Obi Mikel's entrepreneur partner

Meet Olga Diyachenko, John Obi Mikel's entrepreneur partner

3 days ago by Muhunya Muhonji

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

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

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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NUPRC’s Eyesan praised over conduct of Nigeria’s 2025 oil licensing round

NUPRC’s Eyesan praised over conduct of Nigeria’s 2025 oil licensing round

58 minutes ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

Former attorney general Kasunmu dies in Lagos, photo emerges

Former attorney general Kasunmu dies in Lagos, photo emerges

an hour ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Osun Election: Accord chairman reacts to Oyinlola's support for Oyebamiji

Osun Election: Accord chairman reacts to Oyinlola's support for Oyebamiji

an hour ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

Aregbesola mentions what he has never done since marrying wife Sherifat

Aregbesola mentions what he has never done since marrying wife Sherifat

2 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

Immigration deploys team to UK to resolve Nigerians’ passport issues

Immigration deploys team to UK to resolve Nigerians’ passport issues

3 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Tinubu walks to office daily and eats only once a day - NRS boss

Tinubu walks to office daily and eats only once a day - NRS boss

3 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

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US explains how foreigners can get faster American citizenship through military service in 2026

US explains how foreigners can get faster American citizenship through military service in 2026

39 minutes ago by Victor Duru

New Zealand gives 7 insights into what foreigners should expect during citizenship test

New Zealand gives 7 insights into what foreigners should expect during citizenship test

an hour ago by Oluwadara Adebisi

Czech Republic announces 3 categories of foreigners exempted from citizenship test

Czech Republic announces 3 categories of foreigners exempted from citizenship test

an hour ago by Muhammed Hammed Olayinka

Egypt imposes cash limit for foreigners, announces maximum amount travellers must carry

Egypt imposes cash limit for foreigners, announces maximum amount travellers must carry

an hour ago by Oluwadara Adebisi

US publishes 100 questions that foreigners may face in American citizenship test, gives answers

US publishes 100 questions that foreigners may face in American citizenship test, gives answers

2 hours ago by Muhammed Hammed Olayinka

US announces minimum score foreigners need to pass American citizenship test

US announces minimum score foreigners need to pass American citizenship test

2 hours ago by Victor Duru

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Osun election 2026: New twist as PDP backs APC, candidate speaks, photos surface

Osun election 2026: New twist as PDP backs APC, candidate speaks, photos surface

an hour ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

2027 election: APC beats INEC deadline, details emerge

2027 election: APC beats INEC deadline, details emerge

11 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

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

16 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

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

17 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

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

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

17 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Cold war rocks NDC ahead of 2027 election, details emerge

Cold war rocks NDC ahead of 2027 election, details emerge

18 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

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Coach Madugu reacts after Super Falcons lose to Cameroon and miss FIFA World Cup spot

Coach Madugu reacts after Super Falcons lose to Cameroon and miss FIFA World Cup spot

59 minutes ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

Super Falcons send message to Nigerians after painful WAFCON 2026 elimination

Super Falcons send message to Nigerians after painful WAFCON 2026 elimination

an hour ago by Elijah Odetokun

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

12 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

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

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

13 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Super Falcons eliminated from WAFCON 2026 after 1-0 defeat to rivals Cameroon

Super Falcons eliminated from WAFCON 2026 after 1-0 defeat to rivals Cameroon

14 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

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

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

a day ago by Elijah Odetokun

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Italian divers discover 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily

Italian divers discover 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily

an hour ago by Basit Jamiu

Germany deports 137 Nigerians in 5 charter flights between February and June 2026

Germany deports 137 Nigerians in 5 charter flights between February and June 2026

2 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Saudi Arabia deports 10,827 illegal residents after nationwide security crackdown

Saudi Arabia deports 10,827 illegal residents after nationwide security crackdown

3 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Prime Minster Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan

Prime Minster Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan

13 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Nepal to launch full e-visa system in 2026, mentions actual date

Nepal to launch full e-visa system in 2026, mentions actual date

14 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

New US visa restrictions: What International students need to know

New US visa restrictions: What International students need to know

14 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

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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

a month ago by Felix Imoh

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

a month ago by Ololade Olatimehin

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

a month ago by Ololade Olatimehin

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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

a day 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

4 days ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

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MultiChoice launches new 4 channels on DStv, more options for subscribers

MultiChoice launches new 4 channels on DStv, more options for subscribers

50 minutes ago by Dave Ibemere

Dangote sets October deadline to begin construction of 700,000 bpd East African refinery

Dangote sets October deadline to begin construction of 700,000 bpd East African refinery

an hour ago by Pascal Oparada

After $800m cement plant, Tanzania seeks bigger Dangote investments in energy and industry

After $800m cement plant, Tanzania seeks bigger Dangote investments in energy and industry

2 hours ago by Victor Enengedi

FMBN opens mortgage window for Nigerians abroad to get N100m to buy homes

FMBN opens mortgage window for Nigerians abroad to get N100m to buy homes

2 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

6 African countries where Nigerians, all Africans can travel without a visa

6 African countries where Nigerians, all Africans can travel without a visa

5 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

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

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

19 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

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2Baba opens up on troubling encounter amid alleged crisis with Natasha Osawaru

2Baba opens up on troubling encounter amid alleged crisis with Natasha Osawaru

44 minutes ago by Chinasa Afigbo

“It’s not tribal rites”: Jarvis addresses speculation over her shaved hair ahead of her wedding to Peller

“It’s not tribal rites”: Jarvis addresses speculation over her shaved hair ahead of her wedding to Peller

an hour ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

Faithia Balogun gets emotional as she visits mother's grave with family: "Six months without you"

Faithia Balogun gets emotional as she visits mother's grave with family: "Six months without you"

an hour ago by Olumide Alake

Simi finally unveils son's name as she shares heartwarming photos from his dedication

Simi finally unveils son's name as she shares heartwarming photos from his dedication

2 hours ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

Actress turned evangelist Tonto Dikeh launches own ministry, shares gathering and location details

Actress turned evangelist Tonto Dikeh launches own ministry, shares gathering and location details

2 hours ago by Olumide Alake

Ghanaian Actor Frank Artus Warns VDM to Stay Off P-Square's Family Feud: "Trust Me on This"

Ghanaian Actor Frank Artus Warns VDM to Stay Off P-Square's Family Feud: "Trust Me on This"

2 hours ago by Shade Metibogun

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Sojoji sun gano dandazon 'yan bindiga da tsakar rana, suna shirin afkawa Katsina

Sojoji sun gano dandazon 'yan bindiga da tsakar rana, suna shirin afkawa Katsina

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Sabon rashin mutunci: 'Yan bindiga sun kakabawa manomi haraji kafin girbi

Sabon rashin mutunci: 'Yan bindiga sun kakabawa manomi haraji kafin girbi

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Gwamnatin Tinubu ta ci gaba da raba tallafin N20,000 da wanda ya cancanta a jihar Kano

Gwamnatin Tinubu ta ci gaba da raba tallafin N20,000 da wanda ya cancanta a jihar Kano

21 minutes ago by Ahmad Yusuf

2027: Matawalle ya fito fili ya bayyana kalar zaben da za a yi karkashin gwamnatin Tinubu

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