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Court Grants Bail to Sowore, Kanu’s Lawyer and 11 Other
A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Kuje, Abuja, has granted bail to rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, alongside Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, and 11 others. The defendants were arraigned on charges bordering…
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Tinubu Mourns Christopher Kolade, Praises His Integrity
President Bola Tinubu has paid a tribute the late Dr. Christopher Kolade, describing him as a man of integrity, patriotism, and excellence who dedicated his life and career to serving Nigeria with honour and leadership.…
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Senate Welcomes Two Newly Elected Senators From Edo and Anambra
The Senate on Wednesday swore in two new lawmakers, Joseph Ikpea from Edo Central and Emmanuel Nwachukwu from Anambra South, after by-elections were held to replace the former occupants of the seats. The swearing-in took…
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Arise TV Anchor Somtochukwu Died After Jumping from Third Floor — FCT Police Chief
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed the death of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who tragically died on Monday after falling from the top floor of her apartment in Katampe, Abuja, during an…
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Shoprite Shuts Stores in Ibadan, Ilorin as Shelves Go Empty in Lagos, Abuja
Popular retailing company, Shoprite is facing significant operational challenges in Nigeria, with several of its outlets shutting down and others operating at minimal capacity. Four years after its South African parent company exited the Nigerian…
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Nollywood Veteran Actress Joke Silva Loses Brother
Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva is grieving the loss of her elder brother, John Olabiyi Silva, who died on August 29, 2025, at the age of 72. On Thursday, Silva shared the heartbreaking news on…
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Buhari’s Granddaughter, Halima Junaid Set to Wed in Kaduna
Halima Amira Junaid, the granddaughter of Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari, is preparing to walk down the aisle as she gets set to marry Walid Shehu Mauzu in an upcoming ceremony scheduled to take place…
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Boxing: Lagos to Host Major Boxing Event on Independence Day
Nigeria will celebrate Independence Day with a major international boxing event in Lagos, featuring British-Nigerian boxer Dan Azeez and other top fighters. Organized by Balmoral Group Promotions and AK Promotions, the event will be broadcast…
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Female Journalists Urge Media Owners to Prioritise Safety Amid Rising Threats
Female journalists have called on media owners and managers to take greater responsibility for the safety of their reporters especially women who face increasing threats in the line of duty. The appeal was contained in…
