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Borno blast: Two brothers recount narrow escape from deadly Maiduguri attack

Two brothers recount how a traffic delay saved them from Maiduguri bombings that left 23 dead and over 100 injured.

March 17, 2026

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Multiple Explosions Rock Maiduguri, Scores Feared Dead as Key Locations Hit

KEY POINTS Three coordinated explosions hit major locations in Maiduguri, leaving many feared dead and several injured. Security agencies and emergency responders have been deployed, with casualty figures still unconfirmed. Governor Babagana Zulum condemned the attacks and linked them to ongoing military operations against...

March 17, 2026

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The Arrest of Verydarkman: A Necessary Step for Law and Order or a Threat to Free Speech?

The arrest of Verydarkman stirs fierce public debate—justice upheld or freedom of speech suppressed?

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EFCC to Release VeryDarkMan Amid Protests

EFCC will release social media activist VeryDarkMan, accused of cyberstalking, while protests demand justice in Abuja

May 6, 2025

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5 Nigerian Entrepreneurs Who Made It Big After School Start

Five successful Nigerian entrepreneurs started in school, built their ideas, and turned them into powerful businesses influencing industries today

May 5, 2025

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CBN Reports N38.8 Billion Profit, Reversing Heavy 2023 Loss

CBN rebounds from N1.15 trillion loss to report N38.8 billion profit in 2024

May 3, 2025

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Imo Government Bows to NJC Over Judge Appointment

Imo State agrees to reverse appointment and comply with NJC’s verdict on chief judge selection

May 2, 2025

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Army Metering Project Yields ₦769.1 Million in Eight Months

Mass metering project boosts revenue and energy transparency in Nigerian army barracks across key regions

May 1, 2025

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Four Killed in Bayelsa as Cultists Clash Over Market Revenue

Four people were killed in a cult attack in Bayelsa's Swali community. Police restored security after the violent clash between rival cults.

April 23, 2025

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Plateau Governor Asks Communities to Defend Themselves After Mass Killings

Governor Caleb Mutfwang calls for community defense after mass killings in Plateau, urging locals to protect themselves from rising violence.

April 16, 2025

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Ghana Police Debunk False Arrest Rumours Involving Billionaire Benedict Peters

Ghana Police confirm Benedict Peters was not arrested, clarifying traffic-related misunderstanding in Accra.

April 7, 2025

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Nigeria Faces Surge in Meningitis Cases, Deaths

Nigeria is experiencing a meningitis outbreak with rising cases and deaths. The NCDC is urging vaccination and immediate medical attention.

April 2, 2025

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Okpebholo Visits Kano Families of Victims Killed in Edo Attack

Governor Okpebholo visits Kano victims' families, assures justice after the Uromi killings

April 1, 2025

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5 Nigerian Media Personalities You Should Follow for Insightful Content

These five Nigerian media personalities are reshaping how we consume content—through stories that inform, entertain, challenge, and reflect today’s realities

March 31, 2025