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W’Bank: FG pays N658.9bn to 10.46m poor households

The World Bank has confirmed the Federal Government’s disbursement of N658.9bn in cash transfers to 10.46m poor households, urging for wider coverage. Read More:...

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SERAP sues INEC over N126bn electoral funds

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sued INEC at the Federal High Court, Abuja, over its alleged failure to account for N126.46bn. Read More:...

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Tinubu committed to LG autonomy — Uzodimma

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to local government autonomy, institutional strengthening and financia Read More:...

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Motorists battle three-hour gridlock on Benin-Lagos Expressway

Motorists and commuters were stranded for over three hours on Sunday in a gridlock between Ovia Bridge and Okada Junction on the Benin-Lagos Expressway. Read More:...

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2027: Yari seeks royal blessings, predicts APC victory

APC campaign DG, Abdulaziz Yari, has sought royal blessings from the Ooni of Ife and Emir of Ilorin for President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More:...

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2027: Wike, lawmakers meet Fubara in Rivers

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Rivers lawmakers, and council chairmen have met with Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Port Harcourt to consolidate reconciliation ef Read More:...

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Algerian fans attack coach, vandalise stadium after Rangers defeat

Angry MC Alger supporters allegedly attacked their assistant coach and vandalised the stadium in Abeokuta after a 2-0 loss to Enugu Rangers in a CAF match. Read More:...

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NSF exclusion: Deaf sports stakeholders set for protest today

Deaf sports stakeholders are set to protest in Lagos today against the exclusion of their events from the National Sports Festival, calling it discriminati Read More:...

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Okoye, Nnadozie suffer as Durosinmi, Nnadi shine

Read a roundup of Nigerian footballers’ performances in Europe, as Maduka Okoye and Chiamaka Nnadozie concede while Alex Iwobi and Rafiu Durosinmi score. Read More:...

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13 clubs gear up for Anambra Governor’s Cup tennis

Thirteen clubs are set to compete in the inaugural Anambra Governor’s Cup Lawn Tennis Tournament, scheduled to hold from October 27 to 30 in Awka. Read More:...

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Gbadamosi reacts to controversial loss at African Boxing Champs

Nigerian boxer Aishat Gbadamosi says she is not disappointed by her controversial loss at the African Boxing Elite Championships in Nairobi, Kenya. Read More:...

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2027: Ogun PDP chieftain disowns lawyer, gov bid

An Ogun PDP chieftain, Peter Topa, has disowned reports listing him as a governorship aspirant, alleging his name was used without his consent. Read More:...

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NOUN matriculates 36 inmates in Lagos custodial centre

The National Open University of Nigeria has matriculated 36 inmates at the Ikoyi custodial centre in Lagos for undergraduate, master’s and PhD programmes. Read More:...

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Africa reclaims slave trade narrative on MUSON stage

A new stage play, Odigbose, premiered at the MUSON Centre, Lagos, to retell the story of the transatlantic slave trade from an African perspective. Read More:...

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LSETF, Canva to train 5,000 Lagos businesses in AI

The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund and Canva have partnered to train 5,000 businesses in digital marketing, branding, and artificial intelligence. Read More:...

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Africa doesn’t have innovation problem – Hamzat

Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has stated that Africa’s main challenge is not a lack of innovation but the inability to scale up good ideas. Read More:...

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Sokoto defends Tinubu’s INEC nominee

The Sokoto State Government has defended President Tinubu’s nomination of Prof Mustapha Aliyu as an INEC commissioner, insisting it was based on merit. Read More:...

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2027: Kano CP rejigs security architecture

The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, has reassured residents of the state of adequate security before, during and after the 2027 general elections. The commissioner gave the...

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Cleric urges reforms to tackle Nigeria’s challenges

Bishop Leonard Umunna has called for constitutional and leadership reforms to tackle Nigeria’s challenges, citing ethnic divisions and corruption as root c Read More:...

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N250bn NLNG row: Presidency faults Makinde, gov demands answers

The Presidency refutes Governor Seyi Makinde’s claim that the FG is withholding N250bn in NLNG dividends per state, calling it false and illogical. Read More:...

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