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OGD: A Phenomenon Worth Returning to the Senate – Banji Fuyi-Williams
Yesterday was a memorable and golden day for Banji Fuyi-Williams of Lukogbe/Ilusin Ward (4), as he had the distinct privilege…
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Police Confirms Extradition Of Suspected Murderer Of First Class Lead City University Student
Following his extradition from Doha in Qatar by the Nigerian government, murder suspect, Benjamin Best Nnayereugo a.k.a. Killaboi has been…
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Nollywood Actors Dies After Eating And Drinking In House Party
Two Nollywood actors have been confirmed dead after reportedly consuming rice, wine, and calypso at a house party in Owerri,…
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Former SGF Cautions Tinubu Over Recent CPC Endorsements
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has advised President Bola Tinubu not to be swayed…
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Gov. Alia Begs FG For Intervention As Benue Attack Death Toll Rises To 56
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has appealed to the federal government to help deal with rising insecurity in the…
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Easter: Sen. Daniel Calls for National Unity Among Citizens
The Easter season reminds us God’s abundant love which is represented in the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross as…
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BREAKING: Popular Gospel Singer Big Bolaji Is Dead
The family of Bolaji Olarewaju, affectionately known to many as Big Bolaji, has shared the heartbreaking news that the beloved…
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Lagos-Ibadan Expressway At Standstill After Multiple-Vehicle Accident Near Kara
A massive traffic gridlock has brought the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to a standstill following a multiple-vehicle crash involving a container-laden trailer…
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Wike Claims He Wanted Fubara Removed; Reveals State of Emergency Saved Fubara’s Job
In a stunning revelation, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, disclosed that he initially pushed for…
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Easter Message for Nigeria Standard Family: Embracing Hope and Building a Better Nigeria Together
As Easter arrives, it brings with it an important reminder of the power of love, forgiveness, and peace—values that our…
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Miyetti Allah Urges President to Direct Security Forces for Better Protection of Pastoralists
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to issue a directive to…
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Northern Nigeria’s Agricultural Crisis: Banditry and Herdsmen Attacks Devastate Food Security
The once-thriving agricultural sector in Northern Nigeria, particularly in the nineteen northern states, is under siege as farming communities face…
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Presidency Defends Tinubu’s Continued Governance from Abroad, Assures Public of His Return
The Presidency has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu continues to govern the country effectively from Europe, despite being abroad…
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Lagos Police Refutes Report on Boko Haram Suspects Arrest
The Lagos State Police Command has denied a newspaper publication dated April 17, 2025, which claimed that hundreds of Boko…
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Otunba Gbenga Daniel Backs Unity of Ijebu and Remo, Reaffirms Support for State Creation
Former Governor of Ogun State and current Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has reiterated his commitment to the…
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Nigerians Dumps Use Of Major Bank ATM Point, Finds Alternative
The landscape of financial transactions in Nigeria is changing as Point of Sale (PoS) terminals gradually replace the once-dominant Automated…
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Kidnapped, Killed Ex-APC Director Adekunle Adeniji’s Body Exhumed For Burial
The body of the former Director of Administration of the All Progressives Congress, late Dr. Abdul Rauf Adekunle Adeniji…
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Alleged Murder, Chidinma Tells Court She Found Super TV Boss Usifo Ataga’s Corpse In Lekki Apartment
Appearing before Justice Yetunde Adesanya at the Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square on Thursday, the former University…
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Unknown Gunmen Attack Family House of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Kogi
Unknown gunmen stormed the family house of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area, Kogi State, in the…
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Quadri Alabi, 17, Released After 3 Months in Detention, Armed Robbery Charge Dropped
Quadri Alabi, the 17-year-old who gained national attention for standing in front of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s convoy…
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Nigerian Air Force Strikes Terrorist Strongholds in Sambisa, Neutralises Several Boko Haram Fighters
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), as part of Operation Hadin Kai, has successfully neutralised several Boko Haram terrorists in the…
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Europe Trip: Tinubu Remains Fully In Charge Of Nigeria’s Governance – Presidency
The Nigerian Presidency has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully in charge of the country’s governance, despite his…
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Late Ajimobi Daughter’s Burial “Abisola Kola Daisi” {Photos}
The funeral of Abisola Kola-Daisi, daughter of former Oyo state gov, late Abiola Ajimobi, is currently holding at RCCG, City…
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APC Now Controls Edo State House of Assembly After Defection of PDP Lawmaker
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has gained control of the Edo State House of Assembly, following the defection of a…
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