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TrendsmillUnderground tunnels, suspected illicit drugs and a notebook containing alleged payment records have been uncovered at a fortified property in Asaba, Delta State, prompting a wider investigation by the Nigeria
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TrendsmillThe Catholic Diocese of Gboko has ordered the indefinite closure of schools, a hospital and a parish in Ihugh, Benue State, following repeated attacks on church-owned facilities, including the burning
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TrendsmillNigeria has received 105 citizens rescued from cybercrime operations in Ghana, while 14 others remain in the process of repatriation following a coordinated operation targeting criminal networks operating across borders.
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TrendsmillAt least 268 people have died from Lassa fever in Nigeria this year, as the proportion of confirmed patients dying from the disease rises to 23.6%, according to the Nigeria
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TrendsmillRetired military personnel on Tuesday blocked the entrance to the Military Pensions Board office in Dutse Alhaji, Abuja, escalating their dispute with authorities over the calculation of pension increases following
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Oluwatosin HarunaNigeria’s economic recovery is yet to translate into affordable living conditions for millions of households, prompting the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to call for targeted cash transfers to cushion the
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TrendsmillNigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the nationwide distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels to girls in public basic education schools, alongside a ₦2 billion support programme
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Oluwatosin HarunaFormer Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disclose the companies contracted to print ballot papers and other sensitive materials for the 2027 general elections,
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Oluwatosin HarunaNigeria has climbed four places to rank eighth among Africa’s most investable economies, emerging as the continent’s biggest climber in the 2026 Bloomberg Economics Investment Risk-O-Meter. The latest assessment, published
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TrendsmillThousands of Nigerian students seeking to study in the United Kingdom are facing growing uncertainty as universities pull back admission offers amid tighter immigration controls, rising visa refusals and fears
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TrendsmillPope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule detected during medical examinations, with the 71-year-old pontiff expected to spend about a week in hospital recovering, the Vatican
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Oluwatosin HarunaPoliticians left off the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) final lists for the 2027 elections should abandon further legal battles and begin preparing for future contests, former Kaduna Central senator
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Oluwatosin HarunaSixteen candidates are in the race to govern Oyo State in 2027, while another 378 are seeking seats in the state House of Assembly, following the release of the Independent
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TrendsmillSecretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has argued that President Bola Tinubu should serve a second term in 2027, invoking a 1999 power-rotation understanding between northern and
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TrendsmillAbia State Governor Alex Otti has joined Vice-President Kashim Shettima in Ethiopia for a high-level exchange aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s response to child malnutrition, with the Nigerian delegation studying the
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Oluwatosin HarunaThe PDP’s 2027 governorship ambitions in Ogun and Gombe have been thrown into uncertainty after two of its prominent figures, Ladi Adebutu and Isa Ali Pantami, were conspicuously absent from
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Oluwatosin HarunaThe chairman of Fufore Local Government Area in Adamawa State, Yahya Saidu, has died barely three months after assuming office, marking the second time in about 18 months that the
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Oluwatosin HarunaChelsea forward Cole Palmer has signed an improved contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2034, extending his commitment to the club as the Premier League side continues
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TrendsmillTwo stolen vehicles have been recovered and returned to their owners in Kano following intelligence-led police operations, the state police command has said. The command disclosed this in a statement
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TrendsmillThe Nigeria Police Force has arrested four suspects over an alleged plot to kidnap a 59-year-old Abuja prophetess after she shared a testimony about her achievements and business success in
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TrendsmillResidents across all 23 local government areas of Kaduna State are set to benefit from expanded mental healthcare services following the integration of mental health treatment into primary and secondary
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Oluwatosin HarunaNigerian cinema has secured a place in the race for the 2027 Academy Awards after Dear Ajayi, a family drama written and directed by Damilola Orimogunje, was selected as Nigeria’s
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Oluwatosin HarunaA viral video allegedly showing a police inspector and two civil guard personnel harassing and extorting a motorist in Owerri has prompted the detention of the three operatives by the
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TrendsmillThe University of Lagos (UNILAG) has introduced a three-month pilot programme restricting campus food deliveries to approved platforms, following concerns over unregistered riders entering the institution and the potential security
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Oluwatosin HarunaCannabis-infused cookies and gummies worth billions of naira have been intercepted at Lagos’ Tin Can Island Port, where smugglers allegedly concealed the illicit substances among imported vehicles and automobile spare
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TrendsmillMinister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to sanction former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi over remarks describing Nigerians who vote
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TrendsmillFestus Keyamo believes Atiku Abubakar is yet to come to terms with Bola Tinubu’s emergence as president. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has described the former vice-president’s repeated
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TrendsmillOyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s presidential campaign has taken its mobilisation drive to Lagos, seeking the backing of veteran politician Bode George and other influential figures as it works to
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Oluwatosin HarunaNigeria’s Ambassador to Sweden, Lola Akande, has formally commenced her diplomatic assignment in Denmark after presenting her Letters of Credence to King Frederik X, with a pledge to strengthen cooperation
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TrendsmillNigerian singer, filmmaker and entrepreneur Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has become an ordained pastor in the United States, revealing that his defeat in the 2023 general election
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Oluwatosin HarunaTricycle operators in Abia State have thrown their weight behind Governor Alex Otti’s second-term bid, citing improved roads and reduced vehicle maintenance costs as reasons for supporting his re-election ahead
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TrendsmillAn Ekiti State mini-truck driver, Adeleye Adeniyi, has disclosed that he borrowed ₦3.5 million to support the re-election campaigns of President Bola Tinubu, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele and Ekiti State
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Oluwatosin HarunaThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) is considering reversing its decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, with president Patrice Motsepe confirming that a return
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TrendsmillThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has called on electoral and security authorities to strengthen protection at Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection centres, alleging that suspected political thugs
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Oluwatosin HarunaThe Nigerian Army has graduated a new Special Forces battalion as part of efforts to strengthen its fight against terrorism, banditry and other security threats across the country. The new
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Oluwatosin HarunaThe Lagos State House of Assembly has launched an exercise to identify and recover government-owned assets, including undocumented properties, while warning public officials who fail to cooperate with its investigation
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TrendsmillThe Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has extended its petrol discount at retail stations nationwide until October 31, 2026, offering motorists additional relief from rising fuel costs amid surging
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Oluwatosin HarunaThe Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a swipe at opposition leaders, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and allies of Peter Obi, over their criticism
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TrendsmillSouth African judge and former United Nations human rights chief Navi Pillay has reportedly won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her work on human rights, international justice
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TrendsmillThe Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to shut the runway at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri for about 25 days to repair damaged sections
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TrendsmillNigerians could get some relief from rising fuel costs as the Federal Government has announced a 30-day petrol discount at Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited filling stations, with public
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TrendsmillManchester City’s Premier League future could be under threat if their appeal over alleged financial breaches fails, with rival clubs reportedly pushing for relegation rather than a points deduction. According
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TrendsmillThe Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has visited the site of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of
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Oluwatosin HarunaHarry Kane has moved level with England’s all-time appearance record of 125 caps, prompting Jude Bellingham to hail the striker as the greatest player ever to wear the national shirt
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TrendsmillThe Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) reportedly sent its complaint against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) to the wrong email address, a development cited among the technical grounds for
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Oluwatosin HarunaDaniel Bwala, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, has admitted that the administration’s economic reforms pushed more Nigerians into poverty, while insisting that the country has recorded marked
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TrendsmillThe Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the evidence of a defence witness in the ongoing drug trafficking trial of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari and
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TrendsmillAfrican Democratic Congress (ADC) National Chairman David Mark has warned that the party will not accept electoral rigging in the 2027 general elections, insisting that it will follow the rules
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TrendsmillThe Presidency has rejected a report by The Economist suggesting that President Bola Tinubu faces widespread public discontent ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing the publication’s assessment as “lazy”
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TrendsmillTeachers in Gombe State have used the 2026 World Teachers’ Day to raise concerns over poor welfare, inadequate salaries and the rising cost of living, saying their earnings are no
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TrendsmillA Federal Ministry of Finance official has told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja that the ministry and the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation were unaware
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Oluwatosin HarunaLionel Messi has officially closed the Argentina chapter of his legendary career, signing off in front of an emotional home crowd with a goal and assists as the world champions
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TrendsmillThe Kwara State Government has announced plans to acquire shares in the ongoing Dangote Petroleum Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO) for outstanding female teachers in the state. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
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Oluwatosin HarunaNigerian singer Oseremen Marvin Ukanigbe, popularly known as Mavo, has come under fire on social media after criticising the viral Lagos Life game. The game, which has gained widespread attention
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TrendsmillNollywood actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo is taking his creative game to the next level with the launch of a new film and media production facility in Lagos. The actor
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TrendsmillNigerian singer Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, popularly known as Mayorkun, has sparked a fresh conversation about trust, marriage and fatherhood after revealing the conditions he wants to put in place before
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TrendsmillBig Brother Naija Season 11 winner, Temi Nkem Chigbue, has officially taken possession of her grand prize following a presentation ceremony held in Lagos. Chigbue was presented with ₦90 million
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TrendsmillThe Federal Government’s independent committee investigating the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, has
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TrendsmillDapper Music and Entertainment has retained its position as Nigeria’s biggest homegrown music company despite a sharp decline in its market share in the first half of 2026. Data from
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TrendsmillFCT Minister Nyesom Wike has intensified his campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, saying the 2027 contest occupies his thoughts even during his daily routines. Wike spoke on Monday while
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TrendsmillIndia is investigating a surge in soybean shipments declared as coming from Niger Republic after customs officials questioned whether some of the cargoes may have originated in Nigeria. The inquiry
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TrendsmillThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the names of the 25 people who lost their lives in the military aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The NAF 931 aircraft
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TrendsmillPresident Donald Trump has approved the execution of former US Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan, who was sentenced to death for the 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. The Pentagon
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TrendsmillRussia has renewed its warning to foreign nationals and diplomatic personnel in Kyiv, urging them to leave the Ukrainian capital as Moscow threatens further “massive” retaliatory strikes. The Russian Foreign
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TrendsmillThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised the alarm over a fraudulent website falsely claiming that the commission has opened a fresh nationwide online voter registration exercise. In a
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TrendsmillOpobo Kingdom in Rivers State has formally installed King Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja, Jeki VI, as its sixth Amanyanabo, with former President Goodluck Jonathan and prominent traditional rulers among dignitaries
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TrendsmillThe Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has appointed a receiver/manager to take possession and control of a disputed property on Molade Okoya Thomas Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, following a
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TrendsmillThe Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, Shehu Nadada, alongside two Commissioners of Police, to Imo State to coordinate the
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TrendsmillThe National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has moved relief supplies to Rivers State as part of the federal response to flooding that recently affected parts of Port Harcourt. NEMA’s Director-General,
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TrendsmillFormer Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi has said the policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration contributed to the death of his mother, alleging that the rising cost of medicines made
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TrendsmillJigawa State Government has appointed 2,020 teachers as part of efforts to address staffing shortages in public primary, junior and senior secondary schools across the state. The appointment letters were
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TrendsmillMore than 1,000 members of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing what they described
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TrendsmillThe Federal Government has officially commenced the 2026 National Youth Conference in Abuja, bringing together about 360 young Nigerians representing the country’s six geopolitical zones. The conference, which began on
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TrendsmillThe Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has been plunged into an electoral crisis following Wednesday’s virtual election in which the incumbent National President, Abdulrahman Aliagan, was declared re-elected by
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TrendsmillManchester City have formally appealed an independent commission’s finding that the club breached Premier League financial regulations over several seasons. The club lodged its comprehensive appeal at 7pm on Thursday,
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TrendsmillNigeria will send more pilgrims to the 2027 Hajj after Saudi Arabia approved an additional 10,000 slots, increasing the country’s allocation from 50,000 to 60,000. The National Hajj Commission of
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TrendsmillThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has introduced a digital system for declaring imported baggage at the Seme Area Command, in a move aimed at speeding up passenger clearance and improving
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TrendsmillFinal preparations are underway in Lekki, Lagos, ahead of the funeral service of veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs, who died on September 16 at the age of 84. The funeral
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TrendsmillUS President Donald Trump has reacted to the failed execution of Tennessee death-row inmate Christa Pike, questioning how a lethal injection could fail after she survived two doses of the
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TrendsmillPublic servants across Nigeria have begun a three-day warning strike following the Federal Government’s failure to address demands over the high cost of petrol, workers’ welfare and negotiations for a
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TrendsmillGalatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is closing in on a return to training after spending several weeks on the sidelines with a groin injury. The Nigeria international is expected to resume
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TrendsmillLagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, has promised to eliminate unauthorised levies and arbitrary charges imposed on businesses if elected governor in 2027.
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TrendsmillRotimi Amaechi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, says he will resign from office if Nigerians do not begin to see meaningful changes within one year of an ADC
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Oluwatosin HarunaNigeria and other parts of West Africa are facing growing concerns over industrial-scale crystal methamphetamine production as authorities uncover laboratories allegedly linked to international criminal networks.
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TrendsmillEuropean Union regulators are questioning cryptocurrency exchange Binance over its continued service to customers in the bloc despite an order requiring it to wind down its EU operations, the Financial
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TrendsmillA jersey worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan during the 1998 NBA Finals has sold for $12.26 million, setting a new auction record for Jordan memorabilia. The Chicago Bulls jersey,
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TrendsmillPlateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has granted an absolute pardon to 130 inmates across custodial facilities in the state and commuted the death sentences of four others to life imprisonment.
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TrendsmillThe Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) says it incurred about ₦11.2 trillion in costs related to the protection of Nigeria’s oil and gas assets in 2025 on behalf
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TrendsmillZimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, have died after the helicopter they were travelling in crashed in the Marondera area, east of Harare. The crash occurred at
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TrendsmillThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that 9,324,349 young Nigerians were newly registered during the 2026 Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed the
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TrendsmillThe Ogun State Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) have opened discussions on reviving the long-delayed Olokola Liquefied Natural Gas (OKLNG) project as major port and
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TrendsmillAs Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, the country’s judicial history provides another way of tracing the nation’s constitutional development. Since independence in 1960, 18 Chief Justices have led Nigeria’s
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TrendsmillPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is moving beyond the difficult phase of economic reforms and entering what he described as an “age of prosperity”, as the country
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TrendsmillPresident Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to reject calls to bring back petrol subsidies, arguing that reversing his administration’s economic reforms would take the country back to the problems the
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TrendsmillABUJA — Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called on Northern stakeholders in the creative industry to back President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027, describing the president’s return
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TrendsmillPresident Bola Tinubu has signed an amendment extending the implementation of Nigeria’s 2025 budget until December 31, giving federal ministries, departments and agencies another three months to execute outstanding capital
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TrendsmillThe Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, a public holiday as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. The announcement means workers across the country will have a day off
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TrendsmillDavido revisits the story behind ‘Dami Duro’ beat Afrobeats star Davido has revisited the origins of his 2011 hit “Dami Duro”, saying he began working on the song’s beat in
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Oluwatosin HarunaThe Federal Government has arraigned Adeniyi Adeyemi before the Federal High Court in Abuja over an eight-count charge bordering on alleged forgery and impersonation. Adeyemi is accused of presenting himself
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TrendsmillA Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after an altercation between the pilots triggered emergency signals and briefly raised fears of
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