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The Health Risks of Overconsuming Bitter Leaf: What You Should Know
Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) is a widely respected herb in Africa, valued for its medicinal properties and nutritional benefits. It…
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Rewriting History With Lies: Governor Dapo Abiodun’s Dangerous Obsession With Altering Facts
By Wale Onifade | Special Report When the story of Nigeria’s modern-day political actors is told, Governor Dapo Abiodun of…
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Fire Ravages Araromi Market in Ibadan Again, 12 Shops Destroyed
Araromi Market, located in Agodi, Ibadan, was once again struck by a devastating fire on Thursday night, April 10, 2025.…
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Energy Justice Forum Warns NNPCL Leadership Against Continuing “Dollar-Chasing” Reforms
The Energy Justice Forum (EJF), a coalition of energy rights activists, has issued a stern warning to the new leadership…
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NERC Slaps N628 Million Fine on 8 DisCos for Overbilling Unmetered Customers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has imposed a N628 million fine on eight power distribution companies (DisCos) for failing…
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Ikeja Court Sentenced Family Man to One Year for Possession of Fraudulent Documents
A family man, Ajie Samuel Chukwudi, was sentenced to one year in prison by an Ikeja Special Offences Court after…
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Katsina State and UNICEF Sign Multi-Year Work Plan for Youth and Women Empowerment
Katsina State and the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) have officially signed a multi-year work plan (MYWP) for 2025…
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Over 14,000 Nigerian Nurses and Midwives Migrate to the UK in Search of Better Opportunities
In the past five years, at least 14,815 Nigerian-trained nurses and midwives have migrated to the United Kingdom, driven by…
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NIHSA Warns 1,249 Communities in High Flood-Risk Areas for 2025, Announces Preparedness Measures
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a stark warning for 2025, identifying 1,249 communities in 176 Local Government…
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Former Kwara SUBEB Chairman Testifies in N5.78bn Fraud Case, Explains Use of N1bn Loan for Salary Payments
A former Chairman of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Alhaji Lanre Daibu, testified in a Kwara State…
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Senate President Akpabio Seeks Police Investigation Into Assassination Plot Allegation by Suspended Senator
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate an alleged assassination plot against…
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Senate Pledges Support for Tinubu’s Vision to Transform Nigeria’s Military into World-Class Force
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s initiative to modernize Nigeria’s military, positioning…
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Presidency Apologizes for Errors in Appointment List Amid Criticism of Regional Imbalance
The Presidency has issued an apology following the release of an inaccurate list of federal appointments made by President Bola…
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If Not For Me, APC Would Not Have Existed – Sen. Rufai
A Senator on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), representing Kano Central, Rufai Hanga, has disclosed how…
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Niger Adopts Hausa as National Language, Moving Away from Colonial French Influence
Niger’s military government has officially declared Hausa as the country’s new national language, marking a significant shift from its colonial…
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House of Representatives to Investigate Terminal Operators Over Delays in Goods Clearance at Apapa Port
The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise has announced plans to investigate the activities of terminal operators at…
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Land Dispute Leads to Death, Destruction in Oyo State Community
A tragic incident occurred in Aagba community, Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State, on April 5, 2025, following a…
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Federal Government of Nigeria moves to foster implementation of FOCAC agreements
As part of efforts to ensure the prompt actualization of agreements with the People’s Republic of China, the Federal Government…
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Nigerian Navy Arrests 27 Suspected Drug Peddlers in Apapa Raid
Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT have arrested 27 suspected drug peddlers, including three women, in a major…
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I’am No Longer Part Of The Family – Kemi Olunloyo
Kemi Olunloyo, daughter of late former Oyo State governor, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, has declared that she was not accepting…
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Sunday Dare Admits Error In List Of Tinubu’s Appointments, Withdraws List
The Office of the Presidency has admitted to mistakes in the list previously issued, which was claimed to contain details…
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Wole Soyinka Express Sadness Over What Is Happening In US
Renowned literary figure Wole Soyinka has conveyed his disappointment regarding the leadership and events surrounding the tenure of the 47th…
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Gbajabiamila’s Name Missing As Presidency Releases Names Of Tinubu’s Appointments To Date {Full List}
The Presidency, through Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, has provided a list of the…
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Plateau Killings: IGP Deploys Tactical Forces to Restore Peace Following Escalating Violence
In response to the ongoing wave of attacks and killings that have shaken Plateau State since March 28, 2025, the…
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