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Sahel States Reject Tinubu’s Claim That Bloc’s Crisis Is Worsening Nigeria’s Insecurity
Sahel bloc rejects Tinubu’s claim that insecurity in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger is worsening Nigeria’s security crisis.
Aug 9, 2026
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JUST IN: WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Crash Out After 1-0 Defeat to Cameroon
Super Falcons crash out of WAFCON 2026 after Cameroon’s Myriam Nyadjou Wamen scores the only goal in a 1-0 quarter-final victory.
Aug 9, 2026
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When Darkness Falls at 7 pm, Nigerians Make Babies — Fayose Links Poor Electricity to Population Explosion
REA Chairman Ayodele Fayose says electricity shortages limit nightlife and recreation, joking that early nights contribute to population growth.
Aug 8, 2026
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When Darkness Falls at 7 pm, Nigerians Make Babies — Fayose Links Poor Electricity to Population Explosion
REA Chairman Ayodele Fayose says electricity shortages limit nightlife and recreation, joking that early nights contribute to population growth.
Aug 8, 2026
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Bala Wunti Appointed Pioneer CEO of World Energy Council Nigeria
Bala Wunti, former NNPC executive, has been appointed pioneer CEO of World Energy Council Nigeria to drive energy-sector dialogue.
Aug 8, 2026
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13 Children Died in Captivity — Survivor Recounts Ordeal of 163 Kwara Kidnap Victims
A rescued Kwara kidnap victim says about 13 children died during six months in captivity, while 12 others followed their abductors.
Aug 8, 2026
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Tinubu, Sani Praise Makarfi's Statesmanship as Ex-Kaduna Governor Clocks 70
President Tinubu, Kaduna Governor Uba Sani have praised former governor Ahmed Makarfi for his statesmanship, democratic service, contributions to Kaduna, Nigeria as he clocks 70.
Aug 8, 2026
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Hunter Biden Says Joe Biden's Cancer Has Spread, Describes It as Painful
Hunter Biden says his father, former US President Joe Biden, is battling cancer that has spread to his bones, describing the illness as painful, debilitating.
Aug 8, 2026
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Osun Poll Accord, APC Clash Over Election Hacking Allegations
Accord has accused the Osun APC of harbouring suspected election hackers, while the APC dismissed the allegation as baseless, saying it would win the August 15 poll without electoral fraud.
Aug 8, 2026
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FG Donates N25m Anti-Snake Venom to Benue
The Federal Government has donated 100 vials of anti-snake venom worth ₦25m to Benue State to improve access to treatment, reduce the financial burden on snakebite victims.
Aug 8, 2026
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Messi's Father, Jorge, Dies at 68
Jorge Messi, father, long-time representative of Lionel Messi, has died at 68 in Rosario, Argentina, following a prolonged illness. He played a major role in supporting his son's early career, including his move to Barcelona.
Aug 8, 2026
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Alia Unveils 30-Year Master Plan to Sustain Benue Reforms
Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia has unveiled a 30-year development master plan designed to sustain the state's reforms, infrastructure projects, development agenda across successive administrations.
Aug 8, 2026
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Hamas Ready to Proceed With Gaza Peace Plan
Hamas says it is ready to implement the US-backed Gaza peace plan, urging Washington to pressure Israel to accept the latest stage, while Israel maintains that it has not agreed to the draft, insists Hamas must fully disarm before an Israeli withdrawal.
Aug 8, 2026
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Police Say Forensics Cleared Officers in Ibadan Poly Graduate Shooting
The Oyo Police Command says forensic evidence cleared two officers accused of shooting Ibadan Polytechnic graduate Nurudeen Azeez in 2021, saying the firearms assigned to them were not linked to the shooting.
Aug 8, 2026
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NNPC Defends Ojulari's Performance, Welcomes Public Scrutiny
NNPC has defended Bayo Ojulari's performance, citing a six per cent increase in crude oil production, while clarifying that the company has no regulatory role in oil licensing rounds.
Aug 8, 2026
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