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WORLD NEWS: Artemis II Crew Breaks Apollo 13 Distance Record
The Artemis II crew, currently on their historic mission...
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian-American Ifeanyi Umunna Elected President of Harvard Law Student Government
Nigerian-American scholar Ifeanyi Umunna has been elected President of...
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The Nigerian Police Force has announced that the officers...
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JUST IN: Airtel Hits 650 Million Subscribers, Becomes World’s 2nd Largest Telecom Operator
Telecom giant Airtel has reached a major milestone, crossing...
Music
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Afropop sensation Crayon has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian...
Cardi B Makes History with Second No. 1 Album Debut.
American rapper Cardi B has made history after her...
Tems Says, “Women Are Less Respected in the Music Industry”.
Renowned Nigerian artist Tems has spoken candidly about the...
“I was given December as deadline to marry” – Ruger tells interested women to send applications.
Nigerian music star Ruger has made headlines by humorously...
Ayra Starr Denies Roc Nation Dating Ban Amid Viral Contract Rumors.
Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has officially denied viral claims...
Politics
BREAKING: Tinubu Approves ₦3.3 Trillion Plan to Restore Reliable Electricity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a massive ₦3.3...
BREAKING: Tinubu Donates Salaries to Armed Forces Welfare Fund
On his 74th birthday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced...
BREAKING: FG Orders All Teachers to Register with TRCN
The Federal Ministry of Education, under Minister Dr. Tunji...
JUST IN: Presidency Pushes for Electric Vehicle Adoption in Nigeria
The Presidency has announced fresh plans to accelerate the...
BREAKING: APC National Convention Kicks Off in Abuja
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention begins today...
Lifestyle
Deadly Explosion Rocks Bodija District in Ibadan; Multiple Casualties Reported
A massive explosion devastated the serene Bodija residential area...
JUST IN: NAFDAC Partners with NOA and FCCPC to Enforce Ban on Sachet Alcohol
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and...
BREAKING: NDLEA Arrests Cocaine Kingpin Reginald Peter Chidiebere After 13 Years on the Run
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced...
BREAKING: FAAN Bans Cash Transactions Nationwide in Line with FG’s Cashless Policy
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced...
BREAKING: South Africa Begins Trials for Locally Developed HIV Vaccine
South Africa has officially kicked off clinical trials for...
Business
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian-American Ifeanyi Umunna Elected President of Harvard Law Student Government
Nigerian-American scholar Ifeanyi Umunna has been elected President of...
JUST IN: Airtel Hits 650 Million Subscribers, Becomes World’s 2nd Largest Telecom Operator
Telecom giant Airtel has reached a major milestone, crossing...
BREAKING: Egg Prices Surge to ₦8,500
Egg prices in Nigeria have reportedly surged to ₦8,500...
BREAKING: FG Orders All Teachers to Register with TRCN
The Federal Ministry of Education, under Minister Dr. Tunji...
JUST IN: Presidency Pushes for Electric Vehicle Adoption in Nigeria
The Presidency has announced fresh plans to accelerate the...
Health
Deadly Explosion Rocks Bodija District in Ibadan; Multiple Casualties Reported
A massive explosion devastated the serene Bodija residential area...
JUST IN: NAFDAC Partners with NOA and FCCPC to Enforce Ban on Sachet Alcohol
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and...
BREAKING: NDLEA Arrests Cocaine Kingpin Reginald Peter Chidiebere After 13 Years on the Run
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced...
BREAKING: South Africa Begins Trials for Locally Developed HIV Vaccine
South Africa has officially kicked off clinical trials for...
BREAKING: Abia Governor Alex Otti Signs Senior Citizens Bill Into Law
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has officially...
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Over A Dozen Local UN Staff Held In Ethiopia
More than a dozen Ethiopian staffers working for the...
BBNaija Season 7 cost N4.7 billion to produce- Multichoice
“This year, we employed over 1,200 people, directly and indirectly, we touched every bit of the economy, and today we had over four to ten thousand people across various industries working on this show”.
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Bandits release video of pregnant student and others abducted from Kaduna school
Bandits have released a video of a pregnant student and...
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The Nigerian Police Force has announced that the officers...
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Tech
IBEDC Announces Reduced Power Supply Following Drop in National Grid Allocation
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has confirmed a...
TikTok Suspends Nighttime Livestreams in Nigeria Over Safety Concerns
TikTok has temporarily disabled its LIVE feature in Nigeria...
Google Names Natasha Akpoti and Eberechi Eze Most Searched Nigerians in 2025
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Nigerian Professor Develops AI System to Predict Depression Before Symptoms Appear
In a groundbreaking advancement for mental health technology, Nigerian-born...
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WORLD NEWS: Artemis II Crew Breaks Apollo 13 Distance Record
The Artemis II crew, currently on their historic mission...
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian-American Ifeanyi Umunna Elected President of Harvard Law Student Government
Nigerian-American scholar Ifeanyi Umunna has been elected President of...
BREAKING: Nigerian Police Identify Officers in Viral Harassment Video
The Nigerian Police Force has announced that the officers...
REMEMBERING DEBORAH SAMUEL: Two Years On, Justice Still Eludes Victim of Sokoto Mob Killing
On 12 May 2022, Deborah Samuel, a second-year Christian...
JUST IN: Airtel Hits 650 Million Subscribers, Becomes World’s 2nd Largest Telecom Operator
Telecom giant Airtel has reached a major milestone, crossing...
Music
BREAKING: Crayon Sparks Outrage with Explosive Rant Against Mavin Records; Hints at Label Exit
Afropop sensation Crayon has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian...
Cardi B Makes History with Second No. 1 Album Debut.
American rapper Cardi B has made history after her...
Tems Says, “Women Are Less Respected in the Music Industry”.
Renowned Nigerian artist Tems has spoken candidly about the...
“I was given December as deadline to marry” – Ruger tells interested women to send applications.
Nigerian music star Ruger has made headlines by humorously...
Ayra Starr Denies Roc Nation Dating Ban Amid Viral Contract Rumors.
Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has officially denied viral claims...
Politics
BREAKING: Tinubu Approves ₦3.3 Trillion Plan to Restore Reliable Electricity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a massive ₦3.3...
BREAKING: Tinubu Donates Salaries to Armed Forces Welfare Fund
On his 74th birthday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced...
BREAKING: FG Orders All Teachers to Register with TRCN
The Federal Ministry of Education, under Minister Dr. Tunji...
JUST IN: Presidency Pushes for Electric Vehicle Adoption in Nigeria
The Presidency has announced fresh plans to accelerate the...
BREAKING: APC National Convention Kicks Off in Abuja
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention begins today...
Lifestyle
Deadly Explosion Rocks Bodija District in Ibadan; Multiple Casualties Reported
A massive explosion devastated the serene Bodija residential area...
JUST IN: NAFDAC Partners with NOA and FCCPC to Enforce Ban on Sachet Alcohol
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and...
BREAKING: NDLEA Arrests Cocaine Kingpin Reginald Peter Chidiebere After 13 Years on the Run
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced...
BREAKING: FAAN Bans Cash Transactions Nationwide in Line with FG’s Cashless Policy
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced...
BREAKING: South Africa Begins Trials for Locally Developed HIV Vaccine
South Africa has officially kicked off clinical trials for...
Business
BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian-American Ifeanyi Umunna Elected President of Harvard Law Student Government
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Telecom giant Airtel has reached a major milestone, crossing...
BREAKING: Egg Prices Surge to ₦8,500
Egg prices in Nigeria have reportedly surged to ₦8,500...
BREAKING: FG Orders All Teachers to Register with TRCN
The Federal Ministry of Education, under Minister Dr. Tunji...
JUST IN: Presidency Pushes for Electric Vehicle Adoption in Nigeria
The Presidency has announced fresh plans to accelerate the...
Health
Deadly Explosion Rocks Bodija District in Ibadan; Multiple Casualties Reported
A massive explosion devastated the serene Bodija residential area...
JUST IN: NAFDAC Partners with NOA and FCCPC to Enforce Ban on Sachet Alcohol
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and...
BREAKING: NDLEA Arrests Cocaine Kingpin Reginald Peter Chidiebere After 13 Years on the Run
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced...
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The Nigerian Police Force has announced that the officers...
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