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Indonesia market fire kills 11, including six children
JAKARTA — At least 11 people, including six children, have died after a fire tore through a market and nearby buildings in Indonesia’s eastern Papua region, police said on Monday.
It’s our turn to produce next Awujale — Fusengbuwa Ruling House
ABEOKUTA —THE Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State, yesterday, reaffirmed the unity of the family and its determination to produce the next Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland.The
Sokoto: Terrorists flee as troops overrun forest hideouts, seize weapons
By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO—TERRORISTS operating in parts of Sokoto State have suffered another major setback as troops of the Nigerian Army’s COAS Special Intervention Battalion 7, Sector 2, Operation FANSAN
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
