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INEC opens portal for 2027 election ad hoc staff recruitment

The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the activation of its online portal for the recruitment of ad hoc staff for the 2027 gener...

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2027: Why I withdrew indigeneship suit against Yayi — Ogun NNPP candidate

The Ogun State governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Akinbola Rotham, has explained his decision to withdraw a suit challenging th...

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Why Oyo withdrew from Botswana maize export deal — Govt

Oyo State Government has clarified its position on the botched maize export arrangement with the Government of Botswana. The government stated that th...

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How pensioners can apply for PTAD’s health insurance scheme

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has opened registration for its health benefit programme for eligible Federal Defined Benefits Scheme...

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JUST IN: Suspected terrorists kill 15 farmers in Borno

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly killed 15 farmers around Ala and Musune wards of Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. Our corre...

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Abbas, Soludo, Uzodimma, others attend opening of EFCC regional office in Anambra

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo; Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma; and the...

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2027: Music star D’Banj surprises Osun politician with campaign vehicles

Popular Nigerian singer Dapo Oyebanjo, better known as D’Banj, has donated three brand-new Sienna space buses to lawyer and politician Pelumi Olajengb...

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Jonathan celebrates Bayelsa at 30, urges residents to seek more progress

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Bayelsa State has gained tremendously in its 30 years of existence, urging residents to appreciate the progres...

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Lagos court jails teacher for life over defilement of eight-year-old pupil

The Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja, has sentenced a school teacher, Nwatu Isaac, to life imprisonment for defiling an...

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FULL LIST: Man City’s 10 most expensive signings

Manchester City have broken their transfer record twice in 2026, with Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson topping the club’s list of most expensive sig...

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2027: ADP presidential aspirant sues party, INEC over nomination

A presidential aspirant of the Action Democratic Party, Dr Johnson Chukwuka, has dragged the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission b...

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Walking now difficult for me, says Pete Edochie

Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has said that he is currently struggling to walk and has been experiencing swelling in different parts of his b...

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Zamfara @30: Zamfara gov unveils remodelled secretariat

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the creation of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal has commissioned the remodelled JB Yakubu Secretariat in...

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Despite billions released, Nigeria still not ready for floods — Ex-NEMA boss

Nigeria has sufficient data and early warnings to prepare for flooding, but poor use of available funds and information continues to leave vulnerable...

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How I killed my girlfriend after HIV dispute — Suspect

A 30-year-old man, Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, has told the Enugu State Police Command how he allegedly killed his 27-year-old girlfriend, Chinyere Rose...

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