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BusinessApr 9, 2026
ECOWAS begins recruitment for over 30 positions in Nigeria, others

The Economic Community of West African States has commenced its 2026 recruitment exercise, inviting qualified citizens from member states, including Nigeria, to apply for over 30 positions across its various institutions.

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TechnologyApr 9, 2026
Power crisis persists as minister’s two-week pledge fails

Power generation in Nigeria remains below expectations two weeks after the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, assured citizens of improved electricity supply...

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PoliticsApr 8, 2026
OccupyINEC: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, others join ADC rally over INEC decisions

Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress joined a large demonstration in Abuja on Wednesday, protesting decisions by the Independent National Electoral Commission that they said undermined democracy and the party’s internal leadership.

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EntertainmentApr 8, 2026
Nigerian DJ association slams temporary ban on Burna Boy’s songs after clash with DJ Tunez

The Nigerian DJ Association has announced a temporary ban on all Burna Boy songs...

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PoliticsApr 7, 2026
FG budgets N135bn for 2027 election lawsuits

The Federal Government has proposed N135.22bn in the 2026 budget for what it described as “Electoral Adjudication and Post Election Provision,” pointing to a fresh multi-billion-naira commitment to managing disputes and obligations that typically trail Nigeria’s elections.

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BusinessApr 6, 2026
Still working on Easter, Otedola praises Tinubu’s commitment

Billionaire businessmen Femi Otedola and Aliko Dangote visited President Bola Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence on Easter Sunday

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SportsApr 5, 2026
Ronaldo hits 967th career goal in Al Nassr’s 5-2 win

Al Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, moved another step closer to football history after reaching 967 career goals in Al-Nassr’s emphatic

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HealthApr 5, 2026
Allowance: Doctors begin indefinite strike Tuesday

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has declared an indefinite nationwide strike beginning at 12:00 a.m.

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EntertainmentApr 5, 2026
Autopsy reveals what led to singer Destiny Boy’s death

The cause of death of Nigerian singer Afeez Adesina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has been revealed months after his passing.

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TechnologyApr 4, 2026
People Are Getting Trapped in Elevators — The Hidden Cause No One Is Talking About

In recent times, cases of people getting stuck in elevators have become more frequent—and in some situations, tragic.

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EntertainmentApr 4, 2026
Actress Lilian Afegbai apologises for outburst over AMVCA snub

Lilian Afegbai has apologised for her recent social media outburst directed at the organisers of the Africa Magic

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PoliticsApr 3, 2026
Mutilated bodies of 6 young girls reportedly discovered on farmland in Abia community

Mutilated bodies of six young girls were discovered on a farmland in Akirika Ukwu...

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PoliticsApr 1, 2026
President Trump says Iran's new leader has asked for a ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Iran's new leadership is requesting a ceasefire.

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PoliticsApr 1, 2026
FG declares public holidays for Easter celebration

The Federal Government has declared Friday, 3rd, and Monday, 6th April 2026, as public holidays...

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EntertainmentApr 1, 2026
Singers Simi and Adekunle Gold welcome their second child

Singers Simi and Adekunle Gold have welcomed their second child together

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TechnologyApr 1, 2026
600,000 school students benefit from LASG smart device donation

The Lagos State Government is elevating learning in the state with the distribution of smart digital devices to students.

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EducationApr 1, 2026
JAMB releases 2026 UTME mock results, blacklists 20 CBT centres

The Board explained that the centres were removed from its list over ‘technical inadequacies’ in the just-concluded mock test conducted last Saturday.

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HealthApr 1, 2026
2 million premature births and about 74,000 newborn deaths linked to plastic chemical

Two chemicals commonly used to make plastics more flexible have been linked to nearly 2 million premature births

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EntertainmentMar 31, 2026
I have tried my best, but at this point, I can’t beg anyone anymore - Iyabo Ojo says after Funke Akindele snubbed Toyin Abraham at her movie premiere

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Iyabo Ojo has said she will no longer mediate in the ongoing rift between her colleagues, Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham.

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SportsMar 31, 2026
Tottenham appoint Roberto De Zerbi as new coach on five-year deal

Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach.

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BusinessMar 31, 2026
FCMB Capital Markets tops FMDQ Sponsors’ League Table in 2025 with N1.53 trillion in Debt Capital Market Transactions

FCMB Capital Markets Limited, the investment banking arm of FCMB Group Plc...

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PoliticsMar 31, 2026
CHRISTIANS IN ADO-ODO/OTA LAUD ABIODUN’S FAIR, INCLUSIVE POLICY

Christian worshippers in Ota Local Government have lauded Governor Dapo Abiodun’s fair and inclusive policy which has once again been demonstrated with the recent distribution of Rice in the area.

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PoliticsMar 31, 2026
Senate approves Tinubu’s $6bn loan request

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure fresh external loans totalling $6 billion, aimed at plugging fiscal gaps and financing key infrastructure projects.

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EntertainmentMar 30, 2026
Actress Toyin Abraham's husband thanks her for listening to him and keeping silent amid her beef with Funke Akindele

Kolawole Ajeyemi, an actor and the husband of actress Toyin Abraham, has professed his love for her amid her beef with her colleague Funke Akindele.

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EntertainmentMar 30, 2026
Teacher of the Year Finalist refused to cut ties with student she had s3x with even after being arrested and charged

Tera Johnson-Swartz, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison...

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SportsMar 30, 2026
Barcelona Legend Gary Lineker accuses Arteta of using Sir Alex Ferguson Tactic to win EPL Title

Former Barcelona and England striker Gary Lineker has accused Mikel Arteta of adopting...

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EntertainmentMar 30, 2026
Tipper truck crushes 9-year-old girl to d3ath in Ondo

A Tipper truck crushed a nine-year-old girl to d3ath

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BusinessMar 29, 2026
NCC Mandates Operators To Compensate Subscribers For Poor Service

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers who experience substandard network services in areas where quality benchmarks are not met.

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BusinessMar 29, 2026
NRC Begins Recertification Of Red Line For Operational Licence

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has commenced the recertification process for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Red Line, in a move aimed at securing a full operational licence for the urban rail system.

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EntertainmentMar 29, 2026
Married father of three arrested for r@pe and m8rder of 11-year-old girl in Cameroon

The body of the minor was discovered in Nkoabang, on the outskirts of Yaounde last week.

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EntertainmentMar 29, 2026
"See what the Lord has done" - 36-year-old South African virgin celebrates as she gets married

A 36-year-old South African woman, Zukiswa Joyi, who is a virgin, has gotten married.

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SportsMar 29, 2026
CAF announces reforms to restore confidence in referees and VAR

In a statement, CAF emphasised its commitment to improving oversight and professionalism across officiating and disciplinary structures.

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SportsMar 29, 2026
Tottenham sacks Igor Tudor as manager after 44 days in charge

Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with interim manager Igor Tudor after just 44 days in charge, following a poor run of results.

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PoliticsMar 29, 2026
Kwankwaso to join ADC on Monday

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has announced that its leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will be joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a significant development in Nigeria’s political landscape.

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EntertainmentMar 29, 2026
Three trafficked Nigerian girls rescued from Mali

Three trafficked Nigerian girls have been rescued from Mali and returned home.

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EntertainmentMar 29, 2026
Autistic boy with extreme s£xual urge weds days after his adopted father Pastor Chibuzor Gift Chinyere asked for a paid fully-abled wife for him

The autistic boy who was adopted by Pastor Chibuzor Gift Chinyere of Omega Power Ministries (OPM) has been married off.

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EntertainmentMar 29, 2026
TV personality Nick Cannon calls the U.S. Democratic Party the 'Party of the KKK'

TV personality Nick Cannon has sparked debate after criticising the U.S. Democratic Party during a recent episode of his “Big Drive” show, while also distancing himself from the Republican Party.

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