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Pope Leo XIV addressing the crowd from the Vatican after surgery.

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Pope Leo XIV to Skip Assisi Peace Gathering Due to Recovery from Surgery

Pope Leo XIV will miss a peace event in Assisi next week as he recovers from lung cancer surgery.

A school building in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Issues News

Rivers State Investigates Allegations of Forced Virginity Testing in Schools

The Rivers State Government is looking into claims of forced virginity tests on female students.

Defence Minister and Little Miss Nigeria discussing children's security.

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Defence Minister Teams Up with Little Miss Nigeria to Enhance Child Safety

General Christopher Gwabin Musa supports Queen Aisha’s efforts to protect children’s rights.

Emergency responders conducting a search-and-rescue operation at a building collapse site in Lagos.

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Building Collapse in Lagos Claims One Life and Injures Three

A building collapse in Lagos State results in one death and three injuries, with rescue efforts ongoing.

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Nigerian Labour Groups Prepare for Possible Nationwide Action After Unproductive Meeting

Organised labour calls for mobilization after talks with the government on key issues fail.

Entertainment News

Francis Duru, Beloved Nollywood Actor, Dies at 57

The Nigerian film industry mourns the loss of veteran actor Francis Duru, who passed away at 57.

Dr. Qudus Lawal discussing infertility causes and prevention.

Health News

Gynaecologist Highlights Preventable Causes of Infertility in Nigeria

Dr. Qudus Lawal emphasizes the role of untreated infections and unsafe abortions in infertility cases.

Graph showing the rise in Nigeria's money supply

Business News

Nigeria’s Money Supply Grows by N7.51 Trillion to N146.6 Trillion in September

The Central Bank of Nigeria reports a significant rise in the country’s money supply, indicating increased liquidity.

Protesters holding placards during the demonstration in Abeokuta

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Protesters in Ogun State Urge Governor to Reject Abortion Bill

A peaceful protest in Abeokuta calls on Governor Dapo Abiodun to not approve a new abortion bill.

President Bola Tinubu speaking at an event.

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Tinubu Supports Nigerian Army’s Move to Offensive Operations

President Bola Tinubu endorses the Army’s shift from defense to offensive strategies under Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu.

President Bola Tinubu receiving a Fellowship from the West African College of Physicians.

Health News

President Tinubu Calls for Solutions to Medical Brain Drain in West Africa

President Bola Tinubu urges medical experts to tackle the issue of healthcare professional migration.

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori speaking at the APC Campaign Council inauguration.

News Politics

Delta Governor Urges APC Members to Engage Voters Ahead of 2027 Elections

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori calls on APC members to mobilize support and communicate achievements.

Health News

APC PCC Urges Atiku to Avoid Politicizing Ebola Outbreak Response

The APC Presidential Campaign Council warns Atiku Abubakar against using the Ebola outbreak for political gain.

Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye

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Balogun Family Criticizes Ogbomosoland Monarch Over Suspension of Dr. Saka Balogun

The Balogun Taiwo Atere-Gbebi Family expresses concern over the suspension of Dr. Saka Balogun by the Soun of Ogbomosoland.

A darkened street in Makurdi during a power outage.

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Makurdi Faces Power Outage as Electricity Workers Halt Services Amid Alleged Attack

Electricity workers in Makurdi stop services after an alleged attack on their colleagues.

Members of the South-East Houses of Assembly discussing the State Police Bill.

News Politics

South-East Assemblies Support State Police Bill Amid Concerns of Political Abuse

Houses of Assembly in the South-East back a bill allowing states to create their own police forces.

News Sports

FIFA Appoints Committee to Oversee Nigeria Football Federation Until Elections

A Normalisation Committee will manage the Nigeria Football Federation’s affairs until new elections.

Newly commissioned electricity substation in Kano State

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Kano State Boosts Electricity Supply with Four New Substations

The Federal Government has launched four new substations in Kano to enhance power supply capacity.

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Three Men Sentenced to Death for Kidnapping Catholic Priests in Adamawa

An Adamawa State High Court has handed down death sentences to three men for kidnapping two Catholic priests in 2025.

Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa speaking at a forum.

Health News

Federal Government Updates National School Health Policy to Address New Challenges

The review aims to enhance student well-being and tackle emerging health issues in schools.