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Armed Bandits Block Gusau-Funtua Highway in Zamfara, Kidnap Several Travellers

Armed bandits, in the early hours of Thursday, launched a deadly attack along the Gusau-Funtua highway, abducting an unspecified number of travellers, authorities...

African Candidates of the Secretary-General of Commonwealth Calls for Reparations Over Slavery and Colonialism
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Commonwealth Secretary-General Candidates Call for Reparations for Colonialism and Slavery

Three candidates for the Secretary-General position of the Commonwealth have called for financial reparations and “reparative justice” for former British colonies, but now...

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I come From South Africa, I represent Amapiano – Tyla Clarifies Identity After Winning Best Afrobeats Category In MTV VMAs

South African singer Tyla took home the award for “Best Afrobeats” at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, using her acceptance speech to...

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FG Bent on Temporary Solutions, Donates Bags of Garri and Maize to Akwa Ibom

The Federal Government has handed over 24,180 bags of maize and 5,828 bags of garri to the Akwa Ibom State Government for distribution...

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Junior D’Tigress Bounce Back with Quarterfinal Victory Over Egypt, Advances to FIBA U-18 Women’s Afrobasket Semifinals

Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress have reignited their campaign in the 2024 FIBA U-18 Women’s Afrobasket with a solid 66-51 victory over Egypt in the...

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NLC Refutes Claim That Its President, Joe Ajaero Was Trying To Leave the Country to Avoid Detention

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has denied claims alleging that its President, Joe Ajaero, was apprehended by the Department of State Services (DSS)...

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Amnesty International Condemns ₦10m Bail For #EndBadGovernance Protesters

Amnesty International has condemned the Federal High Court’s decision to impose stringent bail conditions on 10 #EndBadGovernance protesters, who are facing charges of...

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After Placing Penalties on Critics, APC Admits Economic Hardship Brought by Tinubu’s Policies

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has acknowledged that the economic reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration have exacerbated the economic hardship faced...

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ECOWAS Ignores Calls For Infrastructure Investment, Instead Blames Climate Change And Recommends Increased Disaster Budgeting

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has ignored calls for infrastructure investments and instead urged West African governments to increase...

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Davido, Lojay, And Tyla Recognized On Billboard’s 2024 Honour Roll 

Nigerian music sensations Davido and Lojay, alongside South African singer Tyla, have secured spots on Billboard’s prestigious 2024 Honour Roll. The list acknowledges...

Despite IReV Glitch, INECs Mahmood Yakubu Assures Edo State Electorates Of Flawless Election
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Despite IReV ‘Glitch’, INEC’s Mahmood Yakubu Assures Edo State Electorates Of Flawless Election

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has assured Edo State electorates of a “transparent and credible” gubernatorial election...

Tinubu's Regime Arraigns 10 #EndBadGovernance Protesters For Treason Despite Pleading 'Not Guilty'
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Court Demands ₦10 Million Bail for Each #EndBadGovernance Protesters

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to ten #EndBadGovernance protesters who were charged with treason, incitement to mutiny, and other...