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Lawan denies plans to run for president in 2023
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Ignore revenge talk against Man Utd, Lampard warns Chelsea
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ONDO 2020: I’m ready to apologise to those I offended ― Gov Akeredolu
Ahead of the Monday governorship primary of the All Progress Congress, APC, in Ondo State, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, said he was ready to apologise to anybody he might have offended since he assumed office in 2017 in order to allow peace to reign i…
COVID-19: Lagos discharges 42 patients, including 10 foreigners
The Lagos State Government on Friday, discharged 42 patients from various isolation facilities across the state have recovered fully and tested negative for COVID-19. The state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Incident Commander, who revealed this,…
Former Man United forward, Alex Dawson dies at 80
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NAF bows to pressure, opens investigation into Arotile’s death
The Nigerian Air Force on Friday stated that it was investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of its Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile, in a road accident, adding that two persons were being held. The NAF Director of Public Relations and …
Senate seeks four-month ban for VIPs flouting airport protocols
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I beheaded my friend because of N13m, says suspect
Wisdom Nwachukwu and Moses Moses were not only colleagues at a bottle water factory in Auchi, Edo State, they were close friends before money severed their ties. It was Moses who allegedly pulled a fast one on Nwachukwu and cruelly ended the relatio…
29 artistes set to celebrate Ibidunni Ighodalo @40 today
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FAAN threatens to bar non-compliant VIPs from airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has asked all very important personalities to obey all COVID-19 protocol at the nation’s airports or risk being denied access to any of its facilities. FAAN also insisted that Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adama…
Regina Daniels’ husband, Ned Nwoko drags journalist who called him “a cultist for marrying virgins”
Vaccinate children now or risk them to uncertain future, UNICEF tells Nigeria
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Will Smith takes Jada on date after she admits to cheating witch August Alsina
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith seem to be working on their marriage of 23 years. The couple have flown to the Albaby resort in the Bahamas, according to PageSix, after the 48-year-old Matrix actress confirmed to her action star husband on her Fac…
I regret not winning CAF Player-of-the-Year Award, says Okocha
Super Eagles legend Austine Okocha has said one of his biggest career regrets was not winning the prestigious African footballer of the year award before his retirement from football. Okocha was arguably one of the most gifted players from the conti…
Evil forces overpowered me to sleep with my daughter since she was 12 years old – Father
Foreign reserves drop to $36.12bn, says CBN
The country’s foreign reserves fell by $454.05m from $36.57bn on June 1 to $36.12bn on July 15, the latest figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed on Thursday. The CBN, in its February monthly report, entitled ‘Gross external reserves,’ sai…
Zidane a blessing from heaven, says Real Madrid president
Real Madrid were crowned La Liga champions for the 34th time on Thursday after Karim Benzema scored twice in a 2-1 victory over Villarreal which clinched the title with one game to spare. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez described Zinedine Z…
Messi predicts Champions League failure if Barcelona fail to improve
A frustrated Lionel Messi called for change after Barcelona handed the La Liga title to Real Madrid on Thursday, warning the team will lose in the Champions League as well if they fail to improve. Barcelona’s title challenge ended with a whimper at…
FG probes Fintiri, Yari over COVID-19 guidelines
The Federal Government says it is probing Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State; the immediate past Governor of Zamfara State, Abdul’aziz Yari; publisher of Thisday Newspapers, Nduka Obaigbena, for allegedly flouting the Covid-19 guidelines at a…
Countries accuse Russia of COVID-19 vaccine theft
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre has accused Russian spies of trying to steal COVID-19 vaccine being developed in laboratories in Oxford and America. According to the British Broadcasting Corporation, security services have warned…
N81.5bn probe: NDDC boss, others walk out on Reps
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Northern govs mourn first female combat pilot, Arotile
The Northern Governors Forum on Thursday expressed shock over the sudden and tragic death of Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile. The young officer was killed a few days ago in a car accident in Kaduna Sta…
NDDC: Akpabio addresses Nunieh’s allegations of bombing pipelines, contract racketeering, others
COVID-19: 57 health workers test positive in Plateau
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GT Da Guitarman’s marriage hit the rocks
The 4-year marriage of Nigerian singer, Gt Da Guitarman has hit the rock. Recall that GT Da Guitarman married his estranged wife, Obiageli Nweyi in 2016. A beautiful inter-tribal Yoruba and Igbo marriage. The duo had known each other for over 8 yea…
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REVEALED: Mandela’s daughter Zindzi tested positive for virus
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ONDO 2020: APC screening appeal committee clears 12 aspirants
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Twitter confirms ‘security incident’ involving hacked accounts
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Adamawa gov, Fintiri, allegedly refuses COVID-19 measures at Port Harcourt airport
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Why Magu was detained — Presidency
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I don’t regret divorcing my husband— Venita Akpofure
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APC petitions CP, demands ex-Ondo SSG’s prosecution over electoral fraud
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Obafemi Martins rejoins Chinese club
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National tragedy, says Bello as he mourns Nigeria’s first Combat Pilot, Arotile
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CBN unveils non-interest guidelines for AGSMEIS, MSMEDF, others
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MAGU PROBE: Allow investigation, prosecution to work, Presidency tells PDP
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