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Sarah Cannon Chapman and the rest of Amy Grant's children

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Breaking: Court takes another action on El-Rufai's case as DSS speaks

Breaking: Court takes another action on El-Rufai's case as DSS speaks

The Federal High Court in Abuja has made a fresh pronouncement about the suit against the former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as DSS made strong confession.

Nigeria

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

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

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Nigeria vs DR Congo: Obidient speaks on what FIFA’s verdict will prove ahead of 2026 World Cup

Nigeria vs DR Congo: Obidient speaks on what FIFA’s verdict will prove ahead of 2026 World Cup

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REA and ECOWAS partner on $700,000 solar electrification for health and education in Nigeria

REA and ECOWAS partner on $700,000 solar electrification for health and education in Nigeria

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Galatasaray vice-president sets price tag for Victor Osimhen amid Barcelona interest

Galatasaray vice-president sets price tag for Victor Osimhen amid Barcelona interest

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Road to World Cup: Nigeria listed among teams competing at FIFAe Nations League

Road to World Cup: Nigeria listed among teams competing at FIFAe Nations League

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Full list of DIGs, AIGs who may be retired as Tinubu appoints Disu

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Breaking: Acting IGP Tunji Disu speaks out for first time after appointment by Tinubu

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Breaking: MURIC issues fresh warning to ICPC over detention of El-Rufai

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University of Lagos graduate who won 3 scholarships bags first class honours degree in economics

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2027: Cubana Chiefpriest storms Nekede Poly, pledges to pay 1,000 students’ fees, donates buses

2027: Cubana Chiefpriest storms Nekede Poly, pledges to pay 1,000 students’ fees, donates buses

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"Why do Nollywood actors end up like this?": Concerns trail video of Sunday Afolabi's current state

"Why do Nollywood actors end up like this?": Concerns trail video of Sunday Afolabi's current state

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"I was abused by an older woman at age 4": Oyemykke recounts traumatic experience, faults Simi

"I was abused by an older woman at age 4": Oyemykke recounts traumatic experience, faults Simi

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“They told me no”: Asake opens up on pain singing in Yoruba has caused him

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

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

Nigeria

a day ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Breaking: Sheikh Gumi's son declares 2027 political ambition

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Breaking: Sheikh Gumi's son declares 2027 political ambition

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2 days ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Full list of chairmanship winners: 2026 FCT area council election results as announced by INEC

Full list of chairmanship winners: 2026 FCT area council election results as announced by INEC

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Fans react as Osimhen reportedly goes on strike at Galatasaray over unpaid salary

Fans react as Osimhen reportedly goes on strike at Galatasaray over unpaid salary

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

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

Nigeria

a day ago by Nurudeen Lawal

"I love you with the love of God": Tonto Dikeh praises ex-hubby Churchill, hugs him at son's party

"I love you with the love of God": Tonto Dikeh praises ex-hubby Churchill, hugs him at son's party

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20 most famous people from Venezuela who have shaped culture, sports and history

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Mona Kattan's net worth and her rise in the beauty world

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Life outside the spotlight for Emilio Owen, Gray Owen's stepson

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Who is Charles Latibeaudiere's wife? A look at the personal life of the TMZ mainstay

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Who is Valentina Shevchenko's husband? A look at the flyweight legend's life

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A look at Madison Keys teeth transformation alongside her career journey

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Kano govt announces Sallah break for public, private schools

Kano govt announces Sallah break for public, private schools

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Breaking: Police finally break silence on Mirabel's Tiktok r@pe case, "We have handed her over"

Breaking: Police finally break silence on Mirabel's Tiktok r@pe case, "We have handed her over"

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Why I appointed Tunji Disu as acting IGP, Tinubu discloses in personal statement

Why I appointed Tunji Disu as acting IGP, Tinubu discloses in personal statement

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List of projects executed by Nigerian governor trends

List of projects executed by Nigerian governor trends

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FG releases important notice on recruitment of 50,000 police officers

FG releases important notice on recruitment of 50,000 police officers

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Breaking: Tension as terrorists invade celestial church, kidnap worshippers

Breaking: Tension as terrorists invade celestial church, kidnap worshippers

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Nigerian lady who has been in relationship for 12 years cries profusely as man dumps her

Nigerian lady who has been in relationship for 12 years cries profusely as man dumps her

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Graduate who left OAU for University of Ibadan bags first class, shares what motivated her

Graduate who left OAU for University of Ibadan bags first class, shares what motivated her

6 hours ago by Oluwadara Adebisi

UNILAG graduate blown away as her boss throws surprise party for her after she bagged first class

UNILAG graduate blown away as her boss throws surprise party for her after she bagged first class

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University of Ibadan (UI) who started with 3rd class shares how he 'miraculously' bagged 2:1

University of Ibadan (UI) who started with 3rd class shares how he 'miraculously' bagged 2:1

8 hours ago by Oluwadara Adebisi

NYSC member salutes parents in emotional clip, shares how they supported him in university

NYSC member salutes parents in emotional clip, shares how they supported him in university

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UNILAG graduate who wrote her year 4 exam while being 8 months pregnant bags second-class lower

UNILAG graduate who wrote her year 4 exam while being 8 months pregnant bags second-class lower

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Breaking: NNPP’s Kwankwaso visits PDP governor amid speculations over 2027 election, video emerges

Breaking: NNPP’s Kwankwaso visits PDP governor amid speculations over 2027 election, video emerges

11 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Kano APC crisis: Lawmaker confronted by angry youths, whisked out of ward congress meeting

Kano APC crisis: Lawmaker confronted by angry youths, whisked out of ward congress meeting

13 hours ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Okpebholo blames internal party rift for attack on ADC members

Okpebholo blames internal party rift for attack on ADC members

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Peter Obi, others attacked in Edo, "assassination attempt," photos emerge

Peter Obi, others attacked in Edo, "assassination attempt," photos emerge

19 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

NYSC certificate: No amount of blackmail can distract Deputy Speaker Kalu, S/East Group says

NYSC certificate: No amount of blackmail can distract Deputy Speaker Kalu, S/East Group says

a day ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Breaking: Peter Obi speaks out after surviving alleged assassination attempt in Edo, video trends

Breaking: Peter Obi speaks out after surviving alleged assassination attempt in Edo, video trends

a day ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

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Eric Chelle set to invite 2 new players to Super Eagles for tournament in Jordan

Eric Chelle set to invite 2 new players to Super Eagles for tournament in Jordan

5 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi opens up about his biggest regret: "I wish I had learned English"

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi opens up about his biggest regret: "I wish I had learned English"

6 hours ago by Dare Kuti

Former Super Eagles star Edema Fuludu calls for NFF to prioritise local coaches over foreign spending

Former Super Eagles star Edema Fuludu calls for NFF to prioritise local coaches over foreign spending

7 hours ago by Dare Kuti

Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi addresses sexual assault claims ahead of court preparations

Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi addresses sexual assault claims ahead of court preparations

11 hours ago by Dare Kuti

Achraf Hakimi could face 15 years in jail as PSG star prepares for trial

Achraf Hakimi could face 15 years in jail as PSG star prepares for trial

14 hours ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

Diego Simeone explains why he benched Ademola Lookman against Club Brugge

Diego Simeone explains why he benched Ademola Lookman against Club Brugge

14 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

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

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

6 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

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

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

8 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

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

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

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

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

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

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

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

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

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

Reactions as Dubai Police declare begging a crime, "Have you heard of country called Abegistan"?

Reactions as Dubai Police declare begging a crime, "Have you heard of country called Abegistan"?

2 days ago by Adekunle Dada

World

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

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

6 hours ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Nigeria’s frozen population census and 2027 general elections

Nigeria’s frozen population census and 2027 general elections

2 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

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

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

5 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

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

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

7 days ago by Nurudeen Lawal

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

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

8 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

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

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

8 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

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Education

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

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

20 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Why University of Abuja expelled 28 students, sanctioned 15 alumni

Why University of Abuja expelled 28 students, sanctioned 15 alumni

2 days ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

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

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

2 days ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

"Candidates strongly advised": JAMB announces when sale of UTME 2026 e-PINs will end

"Candidates strongly advised": JAMB announces when sale of UTME 2026 e-PINs will end

2 days ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

JAMB 2026: Peter Obi speaks out for UTME candidates over alleged system failures in Nigeria

JAMB 2026: Peter Obi speaks out for UTME candidates over alleged system failures in Nigeria

2 days ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

UTME 2026: Are candidates required to remove hijab during registration? JAMB gives answer

UTME 2026: Are candidates required to remove hijab during registration? JAMB gives answer

4 days ago by Bada Yusuf

Education

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Investors lost N73bn as midweek trading closed lower

Investors lost N73bn as midweek trading closed lower

5 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

NPA announces arrival of 33 vessels with fuel, food cargo at Lagos ports

NPA announces arrival of 33 vessels with fuel, food cargo at Lagos ports

7 hours ago by Oluwatobi Odeyinka

United Nigeria Airlines bans Use of Power banks onboard, issues fresh safety rules

United Nigeria Airlines bans Use of Power banks onboard, issues fresh safety rules

7 hours ago by Victor Enengedi

Naira bounces back in black market after CBN cuts interest rate

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Naira bounces back in black market after CBN cuts interest rate

7 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

Reps give REA MD 24-hour ultimatum to appear over use of multi-billion dollar funds

Reps give REA MD 24-hour ultimatum to appear over use of multi-billion dollar funds

9 hours ago by Oluwatobi Odeyinka

Dangote, Rabiu's wealth outperforms other African billionaires in 2026

Dangote, Rabiu's wealth outperforms other African billionaires in 2026

10 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

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Entertainment

Tiwa Savage launches foundation, partners with Berklee College to train Nigerian music creators

Tiwa Savage launches foundation, partners with Berklee College to train Nigerian music creators

6 hours ago by Olaniyi Apanpa

Regina Daniels gets royal welcome after returning from London trip, clip trends: "Our queen"

Regina Daniels gets royal welcome after returning from London trip, clip trends: "Our queen"

7 hours ago by Shade Metibogun

Busola ‘Eleyele’ Oke shares heartbreaking truth behind her viral emotional video

Busola ‘Eleyele’ Oke shares heartbreaking truth behind her viral emotional video

7 hours ago by Olaniyi Apanpa

Edo attack: VeryDarkMan laments silence as gunmen target Peter Obi, calls it threat to democracy

Edo attack: VeryDarkMan laments silence as gunmen target Peter Obi, calls it threat to democracy

7 hours ago by Kola Ogunkami

Old video of Brymo speaking about Simi and what he wants from her resurfaces amid abuse saga

Old video of Brymo speaking about Simi and what he wants from her resurfaces amid abuse saga

8 hours ago by Shade Metibogun

"Peter Obi can't use sympathy to win in 2027": Deeone makes bold speculations about Edo attack

"Peter Obi can't use sympathy to win in 2027": Deeone makes bold speculations about Edo attack

8 hours ago by Olumide Alake

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Kwankwaso ya yi magana bayan ganawa da gwamnan PDP, ya tabo abin da suka tattauna

Kwankwaso ya yi magana bayan ganawa da gwamnan PDP, ya tabo abin da suka tattauna

2 hours ago by Ahmad Yusuf

Ana rade radin shirin gwamna, shugaban Majalisa da mambobi 14 sun yi murabus daga PDP

Ana rade radin shirin gwamna, shugaban Majalisa da mambobi 14 sun yi murabus daga PDP

3 hours ago by Ahmad Yusuf

MURIC: Kungiyar Musulunci ta kausasa harshe ga ICPC kan ci gaba da tsare El Rufai

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MURIC: Kungiyar Musulunci ta kausasa harshe ga ICPC kan ci gaba da tsare El Rufai

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Magana ta fito, an samu karin gwamnan PDP da yan Majalisa da za su koma APC

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Babu wasa: Sabon shugaban 'yan sanda ya sanar da 'yan Najeriya shirinsa bayan fara aiki

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