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US President Donald Trump has called on Congress to introduce tougher penalties for people who defraud Medicare, Medicaid and Social…

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Tinubu makes nine appointments President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of nine nominees to the Senate for screening and…

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The Imo State Police Command has discovered the location where 19 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in…

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Kidnappers who seized 19 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State on Nigeria’s Independence Day have demanded…

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NNPC announces nationwide discount on fuel price The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd., has introduced a ₦66 discount…

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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has threatened to arrest the contractor handling a section of the Benin-Abraka Road for allegedly…

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Nigeria has no shortage of products with the potential to compete in international markets.Nigeria news updates From sesame and hibiscus…

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Nigeria is blessed with solid minerals with at least 44 mineral deposits in commercial quantities across more than 500 locations…

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The Principal Security Officer to Gov. Monday Okpebholo, Mr Augustine Okoh, has warned Edo residents against political violence ahead of…

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Members of various Inter-ethnic nationalities in Edo State have embarked on a massive road walk across Benin metropolis to canvass…

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The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nollywood actor Chijioke Nwokafor, popularly known as…

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BENIN — The Nigerian Army has commenced plans for a sensitisation exercise for prospective applicants for its 92nd Regular Recruits…

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Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has said that the practice of “one man, one vote” will enable President Bola Tinubu…

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The Court of Arbitration for  Sport (CAS) has confirmed October 8, 2026, as the date for the hearing of Senegal’s…

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reportedly contacted Morocco over a possible contingency plan for the 2027 Africa Cup…

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Nigeria’s table tennis star Aruna Quadri has been handed an intriguing challenge in the qualification draw of the 2026 WTT…

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Enyimba International finally recorded their first victory of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season after defeating Shooting Stars…

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Coventry City of England striker Taiwo Awoniyi has sent out a strong piece of advice to young Nigerian footballers to…

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Ranchers Bees FC have been fined ₦5 million for breaching the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Frameworks and Rules following…

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Countdown is on for the 2026 Abeokuta 10KM Marathon, and tension is already peaking in Ogun State as kit collection…

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has filed a strong appeal , telling  the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that Edo…

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The Local organizing committee (LOC) of the 23rd National Sports Festival tagged Enugu  Coal City Games has constituted the various…

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ABUJA — A new book examining President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political evolution, strategies and approach to democratic governance is scheduled…

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Another non-qualification for major tournament now looms over Nigeria’s football. The Super Eagles 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in Bissau was…

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The approaching 10th coronation anniversary of the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku’Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II,…

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…charges ICAN Benin & District Society on patriotism, professionalism and tax awareness drive The Executive Chairman of the Edo State…

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Special Adviser on Religious matters and Chaplain Government House Chapel Apostle Dr. Faraday Sule Azekhumen has challenged religious leaders to…

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For the past few months I have been reading with keen interest of how General Overseas of Pentecostal Churches especially…

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Another Independence Day has arrived, and Nigeria turns 66. For a country as complex, diverse and resilient as Nigeria, 66…

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BENIN CITY – The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Prince) Yekini Idaiye, has congratulated Nigerians,…

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Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa has urged Nigerians to renew their faith in the country and commit to building a…

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ABUJA — In his 66th Independence Anniversary address to the nation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a firm rebuff to…

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ABUJA — Marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary on Thursday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared that the nation has successfully navigated…

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The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and the KEFFESO Host Community Development Trust (KEFFESO HCDT) have…

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As the nation celebrates her 66th anniversary of its independence from British colonial rule, attained on October 1, 1960, Edo…

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Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has said that President Bola Tinubu has embarked on difficult reforms aimed at developing Nigeria…

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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has charged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council to take the…

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Green Field Days engage farmers from 17 communities with practical knowledge, quality inputs, technical support, affordable finance and market opportunities…

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Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has revealed that Brazil and AC Milan legend Dida was his childhood goalkeeping idol.  Asked on…

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Interim Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has selected captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defenders Michelle Alozie and Oluwatosin Demehin, midfielders…

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Omar Marmoush finally found his scoring touch and he did it twice against South Sudan yesterday their 2027 Africa Cup…

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 FIFA president Gianni Infantino has signalled his support for a substantial increase in funding to the world governing body’s 211…

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The Nigeria Football Federation is preparing to challenge the Confederation of African Football over its decision to annul Edo Queens’…

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Akwa Ibom State is set to give 155 young golfers an opportunity to receive free professional training as part of…

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The 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League has been scheduled to take place from November 6 to 21, 2026, in Lagos,…

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Athletic Heat has unveiled a major highlight of its 10th Anniversary Meet, with Nigeria’s national 100m record holder Ajayi Kayinsola…

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Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, OFR, ROI, was among the distinguished guests invited to Yenagoa…

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…Commend Consumer Protection Committee’s Proactiveness BENIN CITY — Stakeholders in Edo State have called on the state government and relevant…

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BENIN CITY — Residents of Benin City, the Edo State capital, have expressed mixed but largely security-focused reactions to Tuesday’s…

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Big Brother Naija ‘Show Ya Sef’ housemate Victor Ikpe, popularly known as Keivo, has been disqualified from the reality show…

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Court convicts, penalizes 21 companies The federal high court in Nasarawa has convicted and sentenced 21 companies for operating investment…

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Police arrest state commissioner The Delta State Police Command has arrested the state Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu,…

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The Edo State Special Criminal Court has sentenced four men to death by hanging for their involvement in the kidnapping…

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Wike reveals candidates to win election in FCT Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared that…

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Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s request Saudi Arabia has rejected Nigeria’s request for an increase in its allocation for the 2027…

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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has sacked political appointees in the state as part of changes ahead of the start…

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the price of petrol at some of its retail outlets in…

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BENIN CITY: The Edo State Special Criminal Court sitting in Benin City has convicted four persons for kidnapping and armed…

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Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would win elections in the…

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly shelved plans to conduct fresh elections into the 36 State Football Association boards…

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The Acting General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, has called on the Super Eagles to be fully-focused…

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Botswana has pulled out of the joint bid with South Africa and Zimbabwe to host the 2028 Africa Cup of…

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Let’s stop hiding behind polite diplomatic language and soft headlines. What is happening inside Enyimba International FC isn’t just “mismanagement”…

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The Confederation of African Football’s decision to annul Edo Queens’ 4-1 penalty-shootout victory over Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the…

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The confederation of African Football is again caught in another administrative crisis less than a year after the last Nations…

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German sportswear giant Adidas is set to return as a technical sponsor of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after…

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Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team goalkeeper, Onyinyechi Opara, has been named the Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament at the WAFU-B U-17…

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The Super Eagles flew to Guinea-Bissau on Sunday afternoon for their Matchday 2 fixture of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers against…

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The Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF) has fixed November 16 to 20, 2027, for the Nigeria Open Golf Tournament, heralding the…

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More than 3,000 runners have registered for the 2026 Abeokuta 10KM Race, with just five days to the much-anticipated road…

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Nigeria Basketball Federation President Musa Kida has called for an open and orderly electoral process as Nigerian basketball prepares for…

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Former D’Tigers coach and President of Comets Basketball Club of Lagos, Ayodele Bakare, has raised fresh questions over the legality…

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