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Davido bags Best International Act at 2026 LEA
Nigerian music heavyweight Davido has added another global accolade to his growing list of achievements after winning the Best International Act category at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards. The award was announced following the ceremony held on April 25 at the Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC. Davido edged out a competitive lineup of nominees, including…
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2027: Sanwo-Olu endorses his Deputy, Hamzat for Lagos governorship race
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has publicly endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, following the latter’s formal declaration of interest in the 2027 governorship race. The governor disclosed this on Monday after receiving Hamzat, who officially informed him of his intention to contest for the state’s top seat. Sanwo-Olu described the development as a significant step,…
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Tinubu tasks new envoys on investment drive, reorders foreign policy priorities
President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to aggressively pursue foreign investments, strengthen strategic partnerships and reposition the country’s global image in line with evolving diplomatic realities. Speaking on Monday at the opening of an induction course for the envoys at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, the President…
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The Support for Peter Obi Is Driven by Tribal Sentiments, Tinubu Will Win 2027 Election — Shehu Sani
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central and APC chieftain, Shehu Sani, has described the growing support for former presidential candidate Peter Obi as being driven by “tribal sentiments” while insisting that President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election. Sani made the remarks during an appearance on The Honest Bunch Podcast, where he spoke alongside…
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NPF foils railway vandalism syndicate, recovers ₦400m assets, reject ₦100m bribe
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS), has recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of two (2) suspects involved in the large-scale vandalisation of critical national infrastructure and the recovery of railway materials valued at over Four Hundred Million Naira (₦400,000,000). The Force spokesman, DCP Anthony Placid,…
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JUST IN: FCCPC seals Paradise Estate Abuja
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed Paradise Estate in Abuja following a series of complaints from homebuyers over alleged failure to deliver purchased properties. In a statement on Monday, the Commission stressed that consumer protection extends beyond routine retail transactions to include significant financial investments such as housing, where many Nigerians…
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FG lauds Saudi Arabia for 50-student petroleum scholars, reaffirms bilateral ties
Federal Government of Nigeria has commended the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for offering fully funded scholarships to 50 Nigerian students in petroleum and mineral studies, describing the gesture as a strategic investment in Nigeria’s human capital development and a testament to the enduring bilateral relationship between both nations. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed…
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APC releases revised timetable for 2027 elections
All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections. This is contained in the revised schedule of activities signed by the Party’s National Organising Secretary, His Excellency Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, OFR. The revision includes changes to timelines for, among others, screening, appeals, and primary elections. It…
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US Mission Warns Visa Overstays by Nigerians Could Affect Future Travel Opportunities
United States (US) Mission in Nigeria has reiterated the importance of adhering to travel regulations, cautioning that visa overstays by Nigerian citizens could have far-reaching consequences for future applicants. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the mission emphasised that compliance with U.S. immigration laws plays a critical role in maintaining…
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PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV meets first female Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally