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CBN Denies Charging $50 For Nigerians In Diaspora To Obtain BVN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that there is no truth in reports that Nigerians residing outside the country are being charged $50 to obtain their Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN). The CBN Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Ali, explained that the nominal charge of approximately $50 is not a fee for obtaining […]
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‎Who is the Next Olubadan After Late Oba Olakulehin?
The Olubadan of Ibadanland is one of Nigeria’s most revered traditional titles, symbolizing the rich cultural heritage and unity of the Yoruba people. Following the passing of Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, on 7 July 2025, questions have arisen about who will succeed him as the next Olubadan. Among the names […]
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From Cells to Classrooms: 58 Inmates Write NECO in Kano
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, states that 58 inmates from its custodial facilities are currently taking the 2025 National Examination Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). ‎This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Musbahu Kofar-Nasarawa, on Sunday in Kano. ‎According to him, the milestone was […]
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N417bn Debt: 10 States Borrow More Despite Rising Revenues
At least 10 Nigerian states collectively increased their domestic debt by N417.7bn year-on-year, despite a significant rise in revenue allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee, a review of official data has shown. An analysis of the Debt Management Office’s quarterly reports on subnational debt reveals that Rivers, Enugu, Niger, Taraba, Bauchi, Benue, Gombe, Edo, […]
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Ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal dumps APC
‎Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal has resigned his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. ‎This was contained in a statement he signed. He tendered his resignation through the chairman of the party in Bangshika Ward, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa state. He said he would make […]
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2027: I’m running for president, not in talks to be Atiku’s VP – Obi
‎Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his ambition to contest the 2027 presidential election, debunking speculation that he may team up with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as a running mate. Speaking on Sunday Politics, a Channels TV programme, Obi dismissed suggestions that he was […]
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21 killed in Zaria-Kano road accident
Twenty-one passengers have lost their lives in a fatal road accident involving a commercial Toyota Hiace bus and a heavy-duty DAF truck along the Zaria-Kano highway. ‎The crash occurred around 8:20 a.m. on Sunday and was confirmed in a statement by Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). ‎According […]
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Natasha Reveals Plan After Court Ordered Reinstatement
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has announced her intention to resume her legislative duties on Tuesday, following a Federal High Court ruling that nullified her six-month suspension from the Senate. Reports shows that Akpoti-Uduaghan, who chairs the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, expressed gratitude to her supporters in a viral video shared on […]
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FG lists Obasanjo-era presidential jet for sale in Switzerland
ABUJA — THE Federal Government has placed on sale a two-decade-old Boeing 737‑700 Business Jet (BBJ) with the listing hosted by AMAC Aerospace in Basel, Switzerland. The Presidency source said that with over 19 years in service, the BBJ has become increasingly expensive to maintain and subject to safety scrutiny, particularly after a mechanical incident […]
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Nigeria Security Crisis: Tinubu Orders Military to Eliminate Criminal Threats
‎‎President Bola Tinubu has ordered the military to confront Boko Haram terrorists, bandits, separatists, and other criminal gangs threatening the peace and sovereignty of the nation, stating that the time to crush the criminals is now. ‎The president gave this marching order at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day celebration held in […]
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Eight killed, eight injured in Lagos road crash
Barely 48 hours after 10 people died in a road crash in Ogun State, at least eight people have lost their lives in another road crash that occurred at the Atura Bus Stop in the Badagry area of Lagos State on Sunday. This is just as eight other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries after […]
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Osun, Ondo, and Borno, two other Police commands get new CPs
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) High Command has effected the posting of new Commissioners of Police (CPs) to Commands and Formations across the country, just as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, charged the senior officers to uphold the principles of professionalism and quality leadership towards ensuring their various states are rid of […]
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The Possible Outcome of the Era of Coalition in Nigeria
Nigeria’s political terrain is gradually shifting. As the nation edges closer to the 2027 general elections, whispers of coalition politics are beginning to echo across party lines, civil society groups, and youth-led movements. This emerging “Era of Coalition” signals a potential departure from the age-old dominance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and People’s Democratic […]
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10 killed, three injured in Ogun road crash
No fewer than 10 people lost their lives while three others sustained varying degrees of injuries in an accident that occurred along the Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan Expressway on Friday night. It was learnt that the accident occurred when a vehicle conveying the 15 occupants plunged from the Omu bridge located at the Awa Ijebu axis of the […]
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Flood Alert: Residents of Three Oyo LGAs Warned to Take Precautions
The Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYOSEMA) has issued a flash flood alert for residents of Ibadan, particularly those living in Akinyele, Egbeda, and Oluyole Local Government Areas (LGAs).‎ The agency is urging residents in these areas to take proactive measures to mitigate the impact of potential flooding. ‎In a statement released on Friday afternoon, […]
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Forget 2027, Presidency Tells Coalition’s ADC ‎
‎The Presidency has dismissed the opposition coalition currently rallying under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a desperate and disjointed attempt to unseat President Bola Tinubu, urging them instead to prepare for the 2031 general election. ‎Presidential spokesperson, Sunday Dare, who addressed journalists in Abuja on Saturday, said those coalescing around the ADC to challenge […]
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2027: Power minister declares Oyo gov ambition, begins consultation
Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, on Friday, met with All Progressives Congress leaders and stakeholders in Ogbomoso and Oyo zones in Oyo State, respectively. Addressing party members in Ogbomoso at the residence of one of the leaders of the party, Ayoade Adeseun, the minister said the meeting was part of his consultations across geopolitical zones […]
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FG willing to negotiate Kanu’s release – Umahi
The Federal Government says it is open to negotiating the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, but insists it should not be used as a condition for political support. Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, stated this on Friday night while addressing journalists in Lagos. He dismissed reports […]
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Osun community demands impartial probe into boundary, chieftaincy crisis
The Esa-Oke community in Osun State has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to conduct an impartial and non-partisan investigation into the protracted boundary and chieftaincy disputes between the town and its neighbouring settlement, Ido-Ayegunle, located in Obokun Local Government Area of the state. The community denied involvement in the recent violent attack that claimed four […]
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Liverpool star Diogo Jota, brother buried in Portugal
Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother were laid to rest on Saturday in their hometown just days after their pair died in a car crash that shocked the football world. Jota, 28, and Andre Silva, 25, were killed on Thursday after their vehicle veered off a motorway in northwestern Spain and became […]
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Adeleke denies dumping PDP for APC
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reaffirmed his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), while dismissing reports alleging that he is defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adeleke, in a statement on Saturday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, expressed concern about the widespread rumour and reassured his supporters and admirers that he […]
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BBNaija Season 9 Reunion Ends With Drama, Apologies, Closure
The ninth season of Africa’s most-watched reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, themed No Loose Guard, concluded with a dramatic reunion that saw 21 former housemates return—not to vie for a prize, but to confront unresolved issues, clear the air, and find closure in an explosive finale. As is tradition, the reunion, which also builds […]
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Nigerian Army Day Celebration: COAS urges peace
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede has said soldiers are lovers of peace and they will do everything to provide peace in the country. He made this known at the Katabu community in Igabi local government area of Kaduna during a free medical outreach service to the community during the […]
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Turning Waste into Wealth — The Surprising Uses of AC Water.
In a time where water scarcity is becoming a global concern, it’s important to look for innovative and sustainable ways to conserve and reuse every drop of water available. One such overlooked source is the water produced by air conditioners (ACs). Often discarded as waste, AC condensate—commonly referred to as AC water—can be a valuable […]
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Editorial: The Beginning of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)
In the landscape of Nigeria’s political evolution, few moments stand out like the birth of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Founded in 2005, the ADC emerged from the desire for a credible alternative to the dominant political parties that had, for years, held the Nigerian political space in a tight grip. It was more than […]
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BREAKING: NNPCL reduces fuel price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has reduced its premium motor spirit price. The NNPCL retail outlets in Abuja on Saturday slashed their petrol pump price to N910 per litre from N945. This was the case in NNPCL filling stations in Zone 6, Kubwa Expressway, Wuse Zone 4, and other parts of Abuja. The […]
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Tinubu congratulates Olubadan at 90, first coronation anniversary
‎President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), on the occasion of his 90th birthday, which falls on July 5, as well as the first anniversary of his ascension to the throne on July 12. ‎In a statement issued on Thursday by his […]
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