Houthi Rebels Fire Hypersonic Missile at Israel’s Main Airport, IDF Intercepts Attack
Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Tuesday claimed responsibility for launching a missile aimed at Israel’s main international airport, Ben Gurion, in
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Fresh Turmoil Looms in PDP as Wike Rejects Southeast Congress, Defends Southsouth Outcome
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may be heading into another storm as internal disputes surrounding recent congresses threaten to derail
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NiMet Predicts Three Days of Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather alert predicting widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Monday
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“Tinubu Rewarding Failure”: ADC’s Lukman Blasts Governors’ Impunity, Says APC Now Worse Than PDP
Salihu Lukman, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the All Progressives
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“Ilaje Not for Sale”: Community Rejects Renaming of Street After King Sunny Ade, Alleges Ethnic Marginalisation
Tension is mounting in the Bariga area of Lagos State as the Ilaje community has rejected the recent renaming of
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Woman Dies on Bus with 26 iPhones Glued to Her Body
Authorities in Brazil have opened an investigation into the mysterious death of a 20-year-old woman who died during a long-distance
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Crisis at LASU: Staff Unions Shut Down Campus with Indefinite Strike Ahead of Exams
The Lagos State University (LASU) has been thrown into turmoil as staff unions declared an indefinite strike, effective immediately, over
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Edo Governor Wastes No Time: Appoints Kassim Otono as New Oil & Gas Adviser 72 Hours After Scandal
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has swiftly appointed Barrister Kassim Otono as the new Special Adviser on Oil and Gas,
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Ex-Barcelona Star Carles Perez Hospitalised After Dog Bites Him on Genitals in Shocking Incident
Former Barcelona midfielder Carles Perez has been hospitalised in Greece after suffering a dog bite to his genitals while walking
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Kebbi Governor Rolls Out N2.7bn Education Boost with Books, Vehicles, and Teachers’ Welfare in Focus
In a bold move to revitalise the education sector, Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State on Wednesday launched the distribution
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Court Denies Bail Again for Fred Ajudua in $1M Fraud Trial Despite Medical Plea
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday declined a fresh bail application filed by
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Zelensky Calls for Regime Change in Russia After Deadly Missile Strike Kills 7 in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on global allies to pursue regime change in Russia, following a devastating overnight missile
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Peter Obi Will Defeat Any Northern Candidate If He Runs Under PDP — Jerry Gana
A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Professor Jerry Gana, has stirred debate with a bold claim that
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Governors’ Extravagant Spending Sparks Public Outrage as U.S. Raises Alarm
A recent statement by the United States Embassy in Nigeria has triggered widespread criticism of several state governors over what
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Importers Undercut Dangote Refinery as Petrol Drops Below ₦860/Litre
A fierce petrol price war is unfolding as fuel importers slash prices below those offered by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery,
Read MoreBribe a Marshal, Pay the Price: Calabar Court Convicts 34 FRSC Offenders
A mobile court sitting in Calabar on Wednesday convicted 34 traffic offenders for attempting to bribe officers of the Federal
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Panic in Maiduguri as Flash Flood Displaces Residents, Halts Health Project Launch
A heavy downpour lasting over three hours on Wednesday triggered a flash flood that displaced several residents in Maiduguri, the
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Tears of Joy as 35 Abducted Women and Children Reunite with Families in Niger State
Thirty-five residents of Niger State, comprising 16 women and 19 children, have finally reunited with their families after weeks in
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Anambra Horror: Woman Arrested for Aiding Murder, Dismemberment of Pregnant Nurse
Police in Anambra State have arrested a 24-year-old woman, Somtochukwu Nwafor, for her alleged role in the brutal murder and
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Trump Slams Door on Putin Talks, Kremlin Pushes Peace Narrative Amid Bloodshed
The Kremlin has reiterated its commitment to a peaceful resolution in Ukraine, even as U.S. President Donald Trump dramatically slashed
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No More ‘Passport Babies’: U.S. Cracks Down on Nigerians Seeking Citizenship Through Birth Tourism
The United States has issued a stern warning to Nigerians considering travel to America solely to give birth and secure
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“Nigeria is Collapsing Under Elite Greed” — Pat Utomi Blasts Leaders, Warns of Looming Hunger Crisis
The political coalition known as The Big Tent has raised alarm over Nigeria’s deepening crisis, warning that the nation is
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Edo Governor Suspends Oil Adviser Over ‘Unauthorized Fundraising Scam’
In a surprising shake-up, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie
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589 Katsina Police Officers Promoted, CP Charges Them to Step Up
In a celebratory event marking a key moment in the careers of many, the Nigeria Police Force, Katsina State Command,
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