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Governor Adeleke deposes Osun monarch jailed in US over COVID-19 fraud
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the deposition of Oba Joseph Oloyede as the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu. The decision followed…
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ISIS moves operations to West Africa, US warns
The US government said parts of Africa, including West Africa, the Sahel region, the Lake Chad Basin, Mozambique, Sudan and Somalia, have witnessed…
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Groom sentenced to 30 years in prison for k!lling best friend on wedding night
A man in Michigan, who got married and then ran over his best friend that same day after an alcohol-fueled argument, has been sentenced to…
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Iran issues list of demands to FIFA and the US before participating in the World Cup
Iran has reportedly issued a list of demands to FIFA and the United States government before agreeing to participate in the 2026 World…
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Violent protests and criminal acts directed at foreigners doesn’t represent the views of South Africa’s people – President Ramaphosa responds to xenophobic attacks
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned recent violent protests and criminal acts targeting foreign nationals in parts of South Africa, warning that…
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FG exempts candidates seeking admission into colleges of education from writing UTME
The Federal government has exempted candidates seeking admission into Colleges of Education from writing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Minister…
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APC screening committee disqualifies 32 Fubara loyalists as rift with Nyesom Wike deepens
The political friction between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has intensified following the disqualification of 32 aspirants loyal…
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JAMB sets 150 as cut-off mark for university admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2026…
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Ogun Govt Seals Vehicle Assembly Plant Over Illegal Waste Burning
The Ogun State Waste Management Authority, OGWAMA, has sealed an automobile assembly company, Carry Heavy Industry Limited, over alleged illegal burning of waste materials…
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Lagos Govt Shuts Outbound Section Of Eko Bridge For Emergency Repairs
The Lagos State Government has announced the immediate closure of the outbound carriageway of Eko Bridge for emergency inspection and repair works. The Commissioner…
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IPOB Declares May 30 Sit-At-Home For 2026 Biafra Remembrance Day
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has declared a sit-at-home across the South-East and other parts of the region on May 30, 2026, to…
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Police Inspector Dies After Lightning Strike In Maiduguri
A police inspector identified as Abdulkadir Garba, popularly known as “Buratai,” has died after being struck by lightning while on duty in Maiduguri, Borno…
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Nigerian Troops Repel ISWAP Attack On Maiduguri Military Base
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, successfully repelled an attack launched by suspected…
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Oshiomhole Demands Akpabio’s Resignation Over Senate Rule Amendment Controversy
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called for the resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio amid controversy surrounding the proposed amendment to the Senate Standing Orders.…
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Presidency Explains Why Tinubu Won’t Restore Fuel Subsidy
The Presidency has explained why President Bola Tinubu has refused to restore fuel subsidy despite growing public pressure over rising fuel prices and economic…
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South Korea’s first humanoid robot becomes Buddhist monk
A humanoid robot in South Korea joined the Buddhist faith on Wednesday, May 6, during an ordination ceremony at Jogye Temple, located in…
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“According to our religion and traditions, a 9 year old girl is ripe for marriage” – Man says after being arrested for marrying underage girl
A Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, has rescued a minor forced to marry an elderly man…
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Tesla recalls more than 218K vehicles over crash risk
Tesla is recalling more than 218,000 vehicles because of delayed rearview camera images that could increase the risk of a crash, the National…