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Kebbe attack: Sokoto govt declares total war on terrorists
By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO—THE Sokoto State Government has declared total war on terrorists and other criminal elements responsible for the escalating insecurity in vulnerable communities, following the recent deadly attack
Bendancer Eyes Guinness World Records Title for Longest Dance Marathon
Award-winning Nigerian professional dancer, choreographer and Founder of Bendancer Academy International, Benjamin Daniel Gabriel, professionally known as Bendancer, has officially announced his attempt to earn the Guinness World Records title
FCCPC probes Uber over abrupt Nigeria exit
ABUJA — The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commenced a probe into Uber’s abrupt withdrawal from the Nigerian market, with particular focus on how the ride-hailing company
Solomon Islands PM survives ouster bid, parliament adjourned
HONIARA — Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has survived an attempt to oust his government, with parliament subsequently adjourned indefinitely to prevent another immediate challenge. The no-confidence motion was
Trump suggests renaming New Mexico ‘New America’
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the state of New Mexico “New America”, prompting an immediate rejection from the state’s governor. Trump made the proposal on Sunday
Bauchi Senator Buba denies sponsoring banditry, says allegations fabricated
ABUJA — Senator Shehu Buba, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, has denied allegations linking him to bandit kingpins and sponsoring banditry in northern Nigeria, describing the claims as fabricated and
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 7, 2026
The dollar-to-naira exchange rate opened the new week with the naira trading at about ₦1,321.68 per US dollar at the official rate, while the parallel market rate stood at ₦1,390
Former Catholic Knight Arrested Over Alleged Ritual Cleansing Exercise In Nnewi
Sir James Louis Okoye a former Catholic Knight of St John International who reportedly renounced Christianity during the official opening of Our Lady of Assumpta Catholic Church, Nnewi in January
2027: Don’t include me among candidates who can’t fix Nigeria — Adebayo replies Baba-Ahmed
By Bayo Wahab The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has rejected Datti Baba-Ahmed’s assessment that none of the leading candidates for the 2027 presidential election
Aiyedatiwa Introduces Free C-Sections, Pregnancy Kits To Curb Maternal Mortality In Ondo
The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared that no woman should lose her life while giving birth, unveiling intensified interventions aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality and making
