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Asake’s Global Rise Continues with ‘Lungu Boy’

Ahmed Ololade, better known by his stage name Asake, has swiftly carved out a unique space within the Afrobeats scene. With a distinctive...

The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has stated that there must be an overhauling of constitution governing sporting federations in Nigeria.
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Sports Minister Advocates Federations’ Constitution Review After Olympics Disappointment

The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has stated that there must be an overhauling of constitution governing sporting federations in Nigeria....

In response to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Zagazola, which showed bandits and kidnappers posing with ransom money, the Nigerian Police Force reacted with challenges of apprehending all criminals at once. 
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Despite Arrest Of Peaceful Protesters, Police Says It Cannot Apprehend All Criminals At Once

The Nigerian police has said it cannot apprehend all criminals at once. The force Public Relationship Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this while responding...

Hundeyin Dangote Refinery Dialogue Earth
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West Africa Weekly’s Founder, David Hundeyin, Rejects N800,000 Offer From Foreign NGO, Dialogue Earth, To Write Article Attacking Dangote Refinery

West Africa Weekly founder and multiple award-winning Investigative journalist, David Hundeyin has publicly rejected a $500 offer by an international NGO, Dialogue Earth,...

Katsina Terrorists Jummat Prayers
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Herdsmen Attack Ayati Village in Benue State for the Second Time in a Month, Killing Over 30

The Benue state government has confirmed that gunmen suspected to be herdsmen killed over 30 persons in Ayati village, Ukum Local Government Area...

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Breaking: Passenger Plane Crashes in São Paulo, Brazil; 62 Feared Dead as Aircraft Hits Residential Area

A passenger plane carrying 62 people, including 58 passengers and four crew members, crashed on Friday in the city of Vinhedo, São Paulo...

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Former African Football President Hayatou Dies At 77, Tinubu Pays Tribute

A former president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou, has died at the age of 77. He passed away Thursday....

Mali suspends TV5 Monde
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Mali Orders Swedish Ambassador To Leave Within 72 Hours

The Mali Transitional Government has ordered Sweden’s ambassador to Bamako to leave the country within 72 hours. According to Mali’s foreign ministry on...

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Snoop Dogg, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers To Headline Paris Olympic Closing Ceremony With Special Performance By Tom Cruise

The Paris Olympic Games 2024 will conclude this Sunday spectacularly with performances by renowned hip hop artist Snoop Dogg, pop sensation Billie Eilish,...

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#EndBadGovernance Protest Leader Released After Three Days In Custody, Others Still Detained

One of the leaders of the #EndBadGovernance protest, Babatunde Oluajo, has been released after being detained for three days by the Office of...

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Dangote Refinery Will Disrupt European Oil Market with Increased Diesel, Jet Fuel Exports — OPEC

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has said that Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals will disrupt Europe’s oil market, particularly in the...

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Makinde, Sule Counter Tinubu’s Claim Of Giving N570bn to States

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State have stated that President Bola Tinubu lied about giving N570...