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INVESTIGATION: Under Eno, Akwa Ibom slips deeper into secrecy, violates fiscal law
Financial records in the last two years show that the state has received about double what the preceding administration received in four years betwe…
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Governor Radda congratulates Super Eagles on clinching AFCON bronze medal
The governor hailed the team for restoring national pride, says Nigeria was not put to shame The post Governor Radda congratulates Super Eagles on …
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Governor Radda hosts 40th Maulud of Sheikh Ibrahim Inyass, urges interfaith harmony
The 2026 International Maulud of Sheikh Ibrahim Inyass held Saturday at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina. The post Governor Radda hosts 40th …
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Jay-Z walks out with six figures after paternity case is dismissed in court
Jay-Z paternity case has been dismissed, marking the official end of a years-long legal battle tied to claims made by Rymir Satterthwaite. On January…
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Alaafin stripped of Obas council’s permanent chairman status as Olubadan emerges new chair
Governor Makinde announced that the chairmanship of the council would rotate every two years among the three leading traditional rulers in the state…
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Bayelsa fixes date for late deputy governor’s burial
Governor Diri disclosed this on Wednesday at the 179th State Executive Council meeting at Government House, Yenagoa. The post Bayelsa fixes date fo…
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Judge returns Bauchi officials’ terrorism financing case file for reassignment
The judge had denied the Bauch officials bail while he oversaw the case on a stop-gap basis during the court's last Christmas/New Year vacation.…
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APC begins statewide e-registration to strengthen party, expand membership in Ogun
Governor Abiodun called on party leaders, stakeholders, and members at all levels to fully mobilise supporters across the state and ensure mass part…
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The Builder Prince: How Abimbola Onabanjo’s entrepreneurial journey positions him as a catalyst for Ijebu’s development, By Oyewale Oyelola
Unlike many of his contemporaries who inherited family businesses or leveraged political connections for contracts, Abimbola Onabanjo's entrepre…
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From Ballots to Battlefields: Nigeria can repurpose election tool to fight terrorism
In fragile and conflict-affected settings, such as many parts of northern Nigeria, such infrastructure can mean the difference between foresight and…
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Pope Leo XIV meets with Venezuelan opposition leader, Nobel laureate MarÃa Corina Machado (Photos)
Pope Leo XIV met with Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate Mara Corina Machado at the Vatican on Monday, in an audience that was not initi…
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Anambra priest weds couple despite bride's father's demand she swears oath before deity in a shrine to sever all ties with her mother (video)
An Anglican priest has wedded a couple despite the bride's father demand that she swears an oath before a traditional deity in a shrine, vowing t…
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Chimamanda Adichie accuses hospital of negligence in son’s death, Sanwo-Olu orders investigation
PREMIUM TIMES reported that Nnamdi, one of Adichie’s twin sons, died on Wednesday after a brief illness. The post Chimamanda Adichie accuses hospit…
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Gunmen abduct woman in Ibadan
Gunmen have abducted a woman identified as Folakemi in Ibadan, Oyo State. The victim, said to be a teacher in an international school in Ibadan, was …
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Ex-Gov Dickson denies joining ADC, says he’s still in PDP
Mr Dickson said he would consult widely before taking any political decision, adding that he has temporarily stepped back from politics due to a per…
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Man arrested for allegedly abducting 4-year-old boy in Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, have arrested a 21-year-old man for allegedly kidnapping a four-year-old boy in the state. The Dep…
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Crisis brews in Ondo community over kingship tussle
A new traditional ruler was named for Alade-Idanre some days after another one had emerged. The post Crisis brews in Ondo community over kingship …
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Actress Ali Wong and Bill Hader split
Ali Wong and Bill Hader have gone their separate ways. The Beef star, 43, and Saturday Night Live alum, 47, have broken up over two years after going…
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Zamfara govt raises alarm over arrest, harassment of opposition figures by security operatives
We cannot afford to fold our arms and watch the highest security office of the country being used as a tool of political persecution. The post Zamf…
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PDP leaders meet Jonathan, say former president pledged support for party
Factional party chairman, Tanimu Turaki, said the visit was made to introduce the new party leadership to Mr Jonathan following their election at th…
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