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Photo Story / Top Stories

Breaking: Tyson Fury knocks out Deontay Wilder in trilogy bout, retains WBC heavyweight title (PICTURES)

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021 - by Editor

Tyson Fury delivered a thrilling 11th-round knockout against Deontay Wilder to retain his WBC heavyweight crown as their trilogy bout produced another classic on an electric night at the T-Mobile …

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Nigerian News

Pandora: Osun governor Oyetola denies link with London property

October 9, 2021October 9, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

Osun state governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has denied the alleged ownership of a property in London, United Kingdom. He also denied the purported link with the owner of the property, Mr Kolawole …

Pandora: Osun governor Oyetola denies link with London property Read More
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Nigerian News

How Ajulo rescued teenager sentenced to death for stealing phone

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

An Abuja based lawyer, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, has confirmed that a Court of Appeal sitting in Ado Ekiti Judicial Division has discharged and acquitted a teenager Adeolu Bamiteko, who was …

How Ajulo rescued teenager sentenced to death for stealing phone Read More
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Opinion

Titan Trust Bank: 2 years of service with power and pride

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 - by Opeyemi Dabiri

On October 4, 2021, one of the fastest growing financial service providers in Nigeria, Titan Trust Bank Limited, celebrated two years of its existence.  Established with a mission to take …

Titan Trust Bank: 2 years of service with power and pride Read More
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Nigerian News

Buni’s unassuming leadership reason for massive defection into APC – Akume

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Minister of special duties and inter-governmental affairs, Senator George Akume, has commended the current leadership of All the Progressives Congress (APC), Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee under governor Mai …

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Nigerian News

Osun ministerial nominees: Alimi lied – Oyetola’s aide

September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

The claim by Osun State’s former Commissioner for Local and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Kolapo Alimi, that Governor Adegboyega Oyetola failed to nominate his predecessor for a ministerial slot is not …

Osun ministerial nominees: Alimi lied – Oyetola’s aide Read More
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Nigerian News

LG congress: APC group denies irregularities in Benue chapter

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

A group of patriotic APC members in Ado, Okpokwu and Ogbadibo Federal Constituency Benue state on the aiges of Likeminds, has frowned at a report  published by an online alleging …

LG congress: APC group denies irregularities in Benue chapter Read More
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Nigerian News

Musa has 98 caps not 100, NFF admits

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 - by Admin III

The controversy surrounding Ahmed Musa’s Super Eagles record has been laid to rest Wednesday with the Nigeria Football Federation saying it has deferred to FIFA’s own record of 98 caps …

Musa has 98 caps not 100, NFF admits Read More
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Business

Trade: Nigeria records N1.9trn deficit as crude oil accounts for 80.29% of exports

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 - by Blessing Anaro

Data release by the Nigerian Bureau for Statistics (NBS) has showed that Nigeria recorded the seventh quarterly deficit in the second quarter of 2021 at N1.87 trillion by the end …

Trade: Nigeria records N1.9trn deficit as crude oil accounts for 80.29% of exports Read More
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Business

FG spends N140.6bn on fish, salt importation in H1 2021 – NBS

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 - by Benjamin Umuteme

Data obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics have indicated that Nigeria spent the sum of N123.8 billion and N16.8 billion fish and salt importation. The NBS in its foreign …

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Nigerian News

Oyetola inaugurates 360 newly-recruited Amotekun officers

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

Osun state governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, Tuesday inaugurated 360 newly-recruited officers into the State Security Network Agency ”Amotekun Corps’. This is just as he disclosed recruitment of 750 vigilantes across all local …

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Business

Afreximbank records $168.9m net

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 - by David Agba

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has released its audited financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2021, showing a net income of $168.9 million for the period a 12% …

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Nigerian News

Anniversary: Osun lists Akande, Adeboye, 9 others for lifetime achievement award

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

As part of activities lined up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the creation of Osun State, the government, Wednesday, listed former governor Adebisi Akande, Pastor Enoch Adeboye (General Overseer, …

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Business

Nigerians now borrowing money from financial institutions to feed – Investigation

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 - by Blessing Anaro

Investigations have revealed that more Nigerians now borrow money from financial institutions to feed their families. Small financial institutions that do not require collateral before giving out soft loans have …

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Sports / Top Stories / Video News

Breaking: Folashade wins another gold in Powerlifting as Nigeria’s medals swell at 2020 Paralympic Games (VIDEO)

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 - by Editor

Her name is Oluwafemiayo Folashade, a Nigeriam athlete who just won gold medal in the Powerlifting event at the ongoing 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Shade did it in …

Breaking: Folashade wins another gold in Powerlifting as Nigeria’s medals swell at 2020 Paralympic Games (VIDEO) Read More
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Nigerian News

Ranching: PDP condemns Umahi for secretly collecting N6bn

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 - by Amarachukwu EgwuAgha

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Ebonyi state chapter Thursday lambasted governor David Umahi for secretly collecting the sum of 6 billion naira for ranching programme in the state. Special Assistant …

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Sports

Ejike, 21 others in medal chase as Paralympics games begin

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 - by Admin III

The much awaited Paralympics games are set to begin after the opening ceremony on Tuesday.  Twenty-two athletes will be representing Team Nigeria in the Tokyo 2020 games this year. It …

Ejike, 21 others in medal chase as Paralympics games begin Read More
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Nigerian News

Ekpa not our card-carrying member – IPOB

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 - by Chuks Nweze

Outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has said Mazi Simon Ekpa who was billed to take over from their detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu to broadcast to the world IPOB activities, …

Ekpa not our card-carrying member – IPOB Read More
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Nigerian News

Corruption, insecurity differentiate APC from PDP, PGF boss replies Jega

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Salihu Moh Lukman, has faulted the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral …

Corruption, insecurity differentiate APC from PDP, PGF boss replies Jega Read More
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Entertainment

Afro-Prime Star, 11 Sign releases new single

August 21, 2021August 21, 2021 - by Hakeem Adegbenro,

A fast-rising multi-talented singer, songwriter and poet, Akande Toheeb also known as ’11 sign’ has released a monster single hit titled; ‘On God’. The new jam, according to ’11 Sign’ …

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Nigerian News

Rigging allegation: PDP has conceded defeat ahead 2023, says APC

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The All Progressives Congress (APC) said the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has already conceded defeat even before the forthcoming 2320 general elections are held. The governing party described PDP’s …

Rigging allegation: PDP has conceded defeat ahead 2023, says APC Read More
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Nigerian News

Ebonyi 2023: Indigenes reject zoning, campaign for competence, credibility

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Ahead of 2023 governorship election in Ebonyi state, indigenes of the state under the aiges of Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in Diaspora (AESID) have rejected zoning agreement, saying competence, …

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Breaking News / Sports

Breaking: Chelsea overcome Villarreal, win 2021 UEFA Super Cup

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 - by BBC

Chelsea beat Villarreal 6-5 in a penalty shootout to lift the Uefa Super Cup for a second time after a draining 120 minutes of action ended 1-1 in Belfast. Substitute …

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Letters

Leaked audio wishing Buhari dead and former Gov. Bindow

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 - by Admin III

There is a leaked audio going viral on the social media – in it are remarks by some people at a meeting of some APC ‘stakeholders in Yola, Adamawa state. …

Leaked audio wishing Buhari dead and former Gov. Bindow Read More
Business

Bulls returns as equity market gains N317bn

August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 - by Amaka Ifeakandu

Trading activities on the floor of Nigerian Exchange (NGX) yesterday closed northward as the two market indicators appreciated by 1.6 per cent. Market capitalisation of listed equities increased by N317 …

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The Tinubu phenomenon: Lessons in political durability

In recent weeks, I stumbled on a thought-provoking article lamenting the North’s decline, how a region so rich in people ...

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When the federal government announced at the 2025 Forest Economy Summit its plan to unlock $2 billion from Nigeria’s forest ...

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On Monday, 1st September 2025, I was elated to witness Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state honour our dear ...

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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 ...

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

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

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