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South Africa is not xenophobic – Ramaphosa tells African countries
ADC Suspension: Ireti Kingibe to know fate May 18
National Convection : SDP Sets Up 4 Committees
CNN founder, Ted Turner, dies at 87
Why I once ‘priced’ my casket — Dele Odule
SSANU, NASU suspend strike for 2 weeks
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SubscribeCourt orders temporary forfeiture of nine properties linked to Timipre Sylva
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of nine properties linked to the former minister of state for petroleum resources, Timipre Sylva, to the Federal Government.
Telecom subscriptions hit 179.6m as internet users rise to 148.2m in Q4 2025
Similarly, active internet subscriptions climbed to 148,166,926 in Q4 2025, up from 139,282,108 in Q4 2024, indicating a 6.38 per cent year-on-year growth.
‘I won’t stop performing even if I work for govt’ – Davido
Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that he would not halt his music career if he ever decides to take up a government position.
Nigeria police extradite Chinese suspect in $245 million fraud case
‘Investigations revealed that the suspect fled China to Nigeria on 5th November 2024 in an attempt to evade arrest, following which a warrant was issued against him on 12th November 2025 by the Shinan Sub-Bureau of Qingdao Public Security.
34 die in Sokoto meningitis outbreak – Commissioner
No fewer than 34 persons have died out of 254 infected in a meningitis outbreak across nine local government areas of Sokoto State, raising concerns among health authorities and residents.
Nasboi reveals one thing that could end his marriage instantly
Popular skitmaker and singer Nasboi has stirred reactions online after revealing that he considers public exposure of marital issues a dealbreaker in his relationship.
Hantavirus outbreak not like start of Covid pandemic – WHO
And when asked if the WHO saw similarities with the emergency at the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis, he said: “No, I don’t think so”.
NSCDC neutralises one, arrests two suspected bandits in Oyo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, has neutralised one suspected bandit and arrested two others in Iseyin area of Oyo State.
Fiscal Policy Reform: Agbakoba calls for constitution amendment of section 162(1)
Human rights activist and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Olisa Agbakoba, has stressed the need for fiscal policy reform with the amendment of Nigeria Constitution, specifically, section 162 (1), to address years of fiscal leakages and unnecessary borrowing by the Federal Government.
No plan to Islamise Nigeria, Sultan insists
The Sultan, who is also the Co-Chairman of NIREC, stressed that the council remains a vital platform for dialogue, which he believes is the only instrument to set the nation free.
Lagos shuts Balmoral Centre, Foodies Restaurant over wastewater violations
According to the statement, Balmoral Convention Centre was sealed for the indiscriminate discharge of untreated sewage into public drains using a pumping machine.
NDLEA uncovers underground drug caves, hideouts in Kano
He said the operation was part of the command’s intensified efforts to rid Kano State of illicit drug use and trafficking.
Trump threatens ‘higher level’ bombing of Iran if deal not agreed
“If they don’t agree, the bombing starts, and it will be, sadly, at a much higher level and intensity than it was before,” he added.
Reps call for regulation of gas outlets after Apapa explosion
The House of Representatives on Wednesday called for stricter enforcement of regulations guiding the siting of gas filling stations and outlets following a recent explosion in Lagos.
‘What if Michael Jackson wasn’t born?’ — Korede Bello urges more births
Nigerian singer Korede Bello has encouraged couples to reconsider the growing trend of having fewer children, saying greatness can emerge from any child in a family.
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