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Nigerian News

Lagos: Upsurge in membership drive as thousands join ADC

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos state is witnessing a remarkable increase in new members, with thousands of Nigerians joining the party. Mabel Oboh, the Director of Communications for …

Lagos: Upsurge in membership drive as thousands join ADC Read More
World Stage

Strength forged in caves — how Chinese communists led people’s war against Japan’s invasion

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 - by Online Editor

Exhibits are seen at the Taihang Memorial Museum of the Eighth Route Army in Wuxiang County of Changzhi, north China’s Shanxi Province, Dec. 20, 2019. (Xinhua/Cao Yang) Even though Yan’an, located in …

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Top Stories / Nigerian News

Kebbi: New Emir of Zuru emerges

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 - by Muhammad Sadisu Abubakar, Birnin Kebbi

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi state has approved the appointment of Alhaji Sanusi Mikail Sami, Sami Gomo the third, as the new Emir of Zuru. Aged 58, Letter of formal …

Kebbi: New Emir of Zuru emerges Read More
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Opinion

Tosin Ajayi and his power of imagination

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 - by Simon Abiodun

With foresight reminiscent of Nostradamus, Ajayi has become the man who saw tomorrow. Guided by clarity of purpose, he has transformed vision into reality since assuming office as the DGSS, …

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Nigerian News

Download mobile app for Android games

August 26, 2025August 27, 2025 - by Online Editor

The market for mobile betting is developing fast in Nigeria, and with 1xBet APK you get one of the best mobile betting experiences available. No matter whether you’re an occasional better or …

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Politics

Lagos: New members join ADC in 20 LGAs

August 23, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Ngozi Obi

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos state has recorded historic additions from 20 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs). This was disclosed in a press statement by the Director of …

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Opinion

From Sawaba to Asara: The evolution of commercial politics in Kano

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Auwalu Anwar

“The only thing Kwankwasiyya has in common with NEPU and the PRP is mimicking wearing the red cap.” – An Anonymous Elder of Kwankwasiyya. From Radical Idealism to Commercial Politics In …

From Sawaba to Asara: The evolution of commercial politics in Kano Read More
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Politics

Edo bye-election violence: Observer groups seek investigation, prosecution of culprits

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 - by Mohammed Abdullahi

A Coalition of Nigerian Election Observer Groups has called for a thorough investigation and prosecution of culprits in August 16, 2025 bye-election violence in Ozolua, Ovia Federal Constituency of Edo …

Edo bye-election violence: Observer groups seek investigation, prosecution of culprits Read More
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Sports

Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah clarifies comments about Nigeria coach Chelle

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Online Editor

Sudan head coach, Kwesi Appiah has clarified his postgame comments on Nigeria coach Eric Chelle after his team’s 4-0 win at the African Nations Championship last Thursday. Appiah claims he …

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Columns

The Abuja ‘one chance’ menace

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Clem Oluwole

The capital of a nation represents its symbol. A visitor may not necessarily traverse the entire country to form their impression about the country. It is the reason why every …

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World Stage

How to boost social media followers & engagement in Nigeria

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Online Editor

How to Boost Social Media Followers & Engagement the Right Way Social media in Nigeria has moved far beyond just sharing photos or posting casual updates. For many people today, …

How to boost social media followers & engagement in Nigeria Read More
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Security & Crime

Olowu hosts NDA Regular Course 29, pledges support for Armed Forces

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 - by Ahmid Lawal

Olowu of Kuta, Oba Dr Hammed Oyelude Makama (CON) Tegbosun 111, has said he would continue to support the armed forces in its bid to defeat the insurgency.  Oba Makama, …

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Politics / Top Stories

Tension mounts as Benue assembly rebuff Alia’s commissioner-nominees’ correspondence

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 - by John Shiaondo, Makurdi

Tensions is mounting between the executive and legislative arms of government in Benue state, as the House of Assembly Friday rejected a request from Governor Hyacinth Alia to screen and …

Tension mounts as Benue assembly rebuff Alia’s commissioner-nominees’ correspondence Read More
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World Stage

Top 5 reasons Nigerians play lotto

August 5, 2025August 6, 2025 - by Online Editor

Nigeria’s lottery industry has experienced remarkable growth, with over 65 million young and old Nigerians actively engaged in it, spending at least $15 daily on the average. Moreover, the Online …

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Breaking News / Metro / Top Stories

Breaking: Yobe governor Buni appoints new emir of Gudi

August 2, 2025August 2, 2025 - by Yusuf A. Yusuf, Damaturu

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has approved the appointment of Hon. Ismaila Ahmed Gadaka as the new Mai Gudi Emirate. In a statement by the secretary to Yobe …

Breaking: Yobe governor Buni appoints new emir of Gudi Read More
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Columns

For Buhari, it’s die another day

August 2, 2025August 2, 2025 - by Clem Oluwole

To movie buffs, followers of James Bond series in particular, the title of this piece may look like a similitude of one of the series from the (famous) 007 stable. …

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Opinion

Ganduje’s visionary projections towards repositioning FAAN

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025 - by Dr Aliyu Ibrahim

The aviation sub-sector of the Nigerian economy has, without a doubt, recorded an impressively tremendous scorecard since the emergence of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration …

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Breaking News / Security & Crime / Top Stories

Breaking: Suspected herdsmen launch fresh attack, beheads local farmer in Benue

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 - by John Shiaondo Makurdi

A local farmer, Mr. Gabriel Vandefan, was Thursday, murdered by men suspected to be herdsmen militia while attempting to harvest millet in his backyard at Uikpam in Guma local government …

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Breaking News / Sports / Top Stories

Breaking: Oleksandr Usyk silence Daniel Dubois to reclaim heavyweight crown

July 19, 2025July 19, 2025 - by Online Editor

Ukrainian boxing star Oleksandr Usyk cemented his place in history on Saturday night by defeating Britain’s Daniel Dubois with a fifth-round knockout at Wembley Stadium to become the undisputed world …

Breaking: Oleksandr Usyk silence Daniel Dubois to reclaim heavyweight crown Read More
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World Stage

Platform tools helping track daily betting trends

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 - by Online Editor

In Nigeria’s increasingly dynamic online gambling landscape, keeping up with trends is just as important as placing a bet. As more platforms integrate advanced technology and user-focused features, bettors are …

Platform tools helping track daily betting trends Read More
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Business

Collaboration on energy utilisation ideal for Africa – Alake

July 16, 2025July 17, 2025 - by Sunny Idachaba

At the ongoing 4th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) holding at the State House Abuja, Nigeria’s minister of solid minerals development, Dr Dele Alake, said the ongoing …

Collaboration on energy utilisation ideal for Africa – Alake Read More
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Letters

26-year-old found dead in Lekki with cryptic note

July 15, 2025July 31, 2025 - by Adedayo Oladunni

The sun rose on Monday, July 15, like any other day in Ipeju-Lekki, Lagos. But by midday, the quiet was broken by a grim discovery — a young man, just …

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Breaking News / Sports / Top Stories

Happening now: Trump inside MetLife stadium as PSG battle Chelsea for Club World Cup

July 13, 2025July 13, 2025 - by Mail Online

President Donald Trump has arrived at MetLife Stadium for the Club World Cup final between Chelsea and PSG. Roughly 35 minutes before kickoff, Trump’s Marine One helicopter was seen landing …

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Opinion

Of prophecies, predictions and guess games

July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 - by Clem Oluwole

As the 2023 general elections thin out of sight and the race for the 2027 polls begins to gather storm, party people have begun to party from party A to …

Of prophecies, predictions and guess games Read More
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Nigerian News

WNBA star Ogwumike still pushing to play for D’Tigress

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 - by Online Editor

2016 WNBA MVP and Seattle Storm star Nneka Ogwumike said she is awaiting FIBA’s greenlight to represent Nigeria after ditching the United States women’s basketball in 2020. Ogwumike was named …

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Opinion

All eyes on Fidelis Unongo for Benue North East Senatorial seat

At a time when Benue North East Senatorial District, and indeed Nigeria yearns for and requires transformative leadership, Hon. Fidelis ...

Afenifere raises concerns over insecurity, suggests ways out

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Friday called on the authorities and security agencies to combat the scourge of insecurity ...

FG urged to allow Three Crown Mines resume operation at disputed site

Beneficiaries of the Libata-Kwanga Three Crown Scholarship have appealed to the federal government, through the Minister of Mines and Steel ...

Leadership crisis fuelling insecurity, poverty in North-west – Experts 

…Say ‘without purposeful leadership, no sustainable devt can be achieved’ Management experts and policy leaders have warned that persistent leadership ...

Column

Transforming South-East with strategic federal presence

If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. This is a time-honoured maxim, ...

The Abuja ‘one chance’ menace

The capital of a nation represents its symbol. A visitor may not necessarily traverse the entire country to form their ...

Tinubu’s airport infrastructure master plan will fix gaps – Air Peace

Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

Weaponising orientation for attitudinal change

It will take a miracle to attempt to straighten a dry fish without reducing it to smithereens. That is the ...

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