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****Opening more spectrum will boost high-speed connectivity for homes, others – NCC

 *https://realnewsmagazine.net/opening-more-spectrum-will-boost-high-speed-connectivity-for-homes-others-ncc

****Dangote outlines new strategy to drive Africa’s economic expansion 

 *https://realnewsmagazine.net/dangote-outlines-new-strategy-to-drive-africas-economic-expansion

****RE: The Screwdriver Salesman Behind Trump’s Airstrikes in Nigeria

 *https://realnewsmagazine.net/re-the-screwdriver-salesman-behind-trumps-airstrikes-in-nigeria

****EFCC arraigns Mompha’s associate over alleged N206m fraud

 *https://realnewsmagazine.net/efcc-arraigns-momphas-associate-over-alleged-n206m-fraud

****Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem gaining global attention, reputation – FG  

*https://realnewsmagazine.net/nigerias-innovation-ecosystem-gaining-global-attention-reputation-fg

****NAF destroys 131 illegal refineries, records 495 missions in 2025

 *https://realnewsmagazine.net/naf-destroys-131-illegal-refineries-records-495-missions-in-2025

****$455 billion in bitcoin exposed to quantum attack risk via address reuse, Up 16% Since 2020

 *https://realnewsmagazine.net/455-billion-in-bitcoin-exposed-to-quantum-attack-risk-via-address-reuse-up-16-since-2020

****APC chieftain chides Gov. Okpebholo over alliance with former critics

 *https://realnewsmagazine.net/apc-chieftain-chides-gov-okpebholo-over-alliance-with-former-critics

****Police in Abuja raid hotspots, recover armoured cable worth N31.1m

 *https://realnewsmagazine.net/police-in-abuja-raid-hotspots-recover-armoured-cable-worth-n31-1m

****Benue Assembly passes bill for establishment of widows commission

 *https://realnewsmagazine.net/benue-assembly-passes-bill-for-establishment-of-widows-commission

****APC urges youths to be peace agent, shun negative comments

 *https://realnewsmagazine.net/apc-urges-youths-to-be-peace-agent-shun-negative-comments

****HURIWA urges Akwa Ibom governor to free his detained female critic

 *https://realnewsmagazine.net/huriwa-urges-akwa-ibom-governor-to-free-his-detained-female-critic

****NCAA clarifies Qatar Airways Lagos–Doha Flight Return

 *https://realnewsmagazine.net/ncaa-clarifies-qatar-airways-lagos-doha-flight-return

****Marwa honours 166 NDLEA personnel, urges stronger action against drug cartels

 *https://realnewsmagazine.net/marwa-honours-166-ndlea-personnel-urges-stronger-action-against-drug-cartels/

****Tax reforms: Catholic Bishops call for transparency, accountability 

*https://realnewsmagazine.net/tax-reforms-catholic-bishops-call-for-transparency-accountability

****NNMDA begins documenting traditional medicine practitioners nationwide for sector’s credibility, sanity

 *https://realnewsmagazine.net/nnmda-begins-documenting-traditional-medicine-practitioners-nationwide-for-sectors-credibility-sanity

****NSSEC seeks partnership with Wema, First Banks on Senior Secondary education

 *https://realnewsmagazine.net/nssec-seeks-partnership-with-wema-first-banks-on-senior-secondary-education

****US Congress To Propose The Breaking Up Nigeria To President Trump

“***Breaking Up Nigeria Will Be One Of The Options To Create A Safe Zone For Christians.

****Half Muslims, Half Christians Have Never Worked And Will Never Work. 

****Afrobeats vs Afrobeats: The Wizkid-Fela Debate, By Bamidele Johnson

*https://platformsafrica.com/2026/01/21/afrobeats-vs-afrobeats-the-wizkid-fela-debate-by-bamidele-johnson

****The Greedy Grasscutter And His Nigerian Cousins, By Funke Egbemode

*https://platformsafrica.com/2026/01/21/the-greedy-grasscutter-and-his-nigerian-cousins-by-funke-egbemode

****Botched School Project: EFCC Recovers ₦1.2bn From Sujimoto, Returns Funds To Enugu

 *https://premiumnewsng.com/2026/01/21/botched-school-project-efcc-recovers-%e2%82%a61-2bn-from-sujimoto-returns-funds-to-enugu

****NAF deals blow to terrorists in Borno,  destroys watercraft and neutralises fighters

 *https://www.greatribunetvnews.com/2026/01/21/naf-deals-blow-to-terrorists-in-borno-destroys-watercraft-and-neutralises-fighters

****Airstrikes Target Terrorist Hideouts : The NAF conducted coordinated night airstrikes on January 18 in the riverine areas of Kukawa Local Government Area,

* details*://www.greatribunetvnews.com 

****BREAKING: Court fires Abure, directs INEC to recognize Usman Nenadi-led C’ttee

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/breaking-court-fires-abure-directs-inec-to-recognize-usman-nenadi-led-cttee

****Tax Reforms: Nigerian Army orders personnel to submit NINs for tax exemption

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/tax-reforms-nigerian-army-orders-personnel-to-submit-nins-for-tax-exemption

****Top Nigerian general overseer arrested for abusing two minors sexually

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/top-nigerian-general-overseer-arrested-for-abusing-two-minors-sexually

****Alleged $9.7m terrorism financing: Court admits Bauchi Finance commissioner to N100m bail

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/alleged-9-7m-terrorism-financing-court-admits-bauchi-finance-commissioner-to-n100m-bail-alleged-9-7m-terrorism-financing-court-admits-bauchi-finance-commissioner-to-n100m-bail

****Troops discover terrorists’ mass grave in Borno

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/troops-discover-terrorists-mass-grave-in-borno

****Police backpedal, admit 100 worshippers abducted in Kaduna’s Kajuru

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/police-backpedal-admit-100-worshippers-abducted-in-kadunas-kajuru

****Nancy Isime breaks silence amid allegation of wrecking marriage of UK-based lady

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/nancy-isime-breaks-silence-amid-allegation-of-wrecking-marriage-of-uk-based-lady

****Determined to grab Greenland, Trump faces tough reception in Davos

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/determined-to-grab-greenland-trump-faces-tough-reception-in-davos

****Trump on Greenland: “We’ll work something out

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/trump-on-greenland-well-work-something-out

****Trump vows to wipe Iran ‘off planet earth’ over assassination threats

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/trump-vows-to-wipe-iran-off-planet-earth-over-assassination-threats

****Stock market extends upward trend with N6bn gain

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/stock-market-extends-upward-trend-with-n6bn-gain

****Court orders INEC to recognise Nenadi Usman as Labour Party leader

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/court-orders-inec-to-recognise-nenadi-usman-as-labour-party-leader

****Court upholds exclusion of Labour Party candidates from FCT council polls

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/court-upholds-exclusion-of-labour-party-candidates-from-fct-council-polls

****Nenadi: Labour Party vows to appeal judgement

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/nenadi-labour-party-vows-to-appeal-judgement

****Oborevwori laments over low turnout for CVR in Delta

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/oborevwori-laments-over-low-turnout-for-cvr-in-delta

****Anu has no biological link with my son – Billionaire Deji Adeleke, debunks paternity claims against his son, Davido

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/anu-has-no-biological-link-with-my-son-billionaire-deji-adeleke-debunks-paternity-claims-against-his-son-davido

****EDIRI OYIBO: The ‘dangerous’ men who will decide 2027

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/opinion/opinion-the-dangerous-men-who-will-decide-2027

****NELSON EGWARE: Celebrating Sir Simeon Ukpedor at 78: A life of service, faith and community

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/opinion/nelson-egware-celebrating-sir-simeon-ukpedor-at-78-a-life-of-service-faith-and-community

****“I will not speak Ill against you” – Shina Peters tells Pastor Ashimolowo over comparison with Jim Ovia

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/i-will-not-speak-ill-against-you-shina-peters-tells-pastor-ashimolowo-over-comparison-with-jim-ovia

****Kano family massacre: Yusuf approves Hajj, house for bereaved father

*https://thenewsguru.ng/news/kano-family-massacre-yusuf-approves-hajj-house-for-bereaved-father

****Kaduna’s alleged abduction: CAN demands immediate action to rescue abducted worshippers

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/kadunas-alleged-abduction-can-demands-immediate-action-to-rescue-abducted-worshippers

****Wike appoints SSA on protocol matters

*https://thenewsguru.ng/news/wike-appoints-ssa-on-protocol-matters

****Wike-backed PDP inaugurates LGA caretaker committees in Lagos

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/wike-backed-pdp-inaugurates-lga-caretaker-committees-in-lagos

****CVR: INEC initiates new strategy to overcome insecurity in Imo

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/cvr-inec-intitiates-new-strategy-to-overcome-insecurity-in-imo

****UNILAG graduates 89 first class engineering students

*https://thenewsguru.ng/news/unilag-graduates-89-first-class-engineering-students

****Woman arrested for plotting robbery of boyfriend’s ₦13m gold in Delta

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/woman-arrested-for-plotting-robbery-of-boyfriends-%e2%82%a613m-gold-in-delta

****Ozuitem-Uzuakoli Road: Deputy Speaker, Kalu asks contractors to fix failed portion

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/ozuitem-uzuakoli-road-deputy-speaker-kalu-asks-contractors-to-fix-failed-portion

****FCCPC Commences Clampdown On Unregistered Loan Apps After Compliance Deadline

 *https://premiumnewsng.com/2026/01/21/fccpc-commences-clampdown-on-unregistered-loan-apps-after-compliance-deadline

****Maritime Editors set 2026 agenda for Nigeria’s Blue Economy to boost GDP growth

 *https://businessandtransport.com/maritime-editors-set-2026-agenda-for-nigerias-blue-economy-to-boost-gdp-growth

‎**** Kano Family Massacre: Neighbour Shares Horrific details What Happened

*https://theeagle.com.ng/kano-family-massacre-neighbour-shares-horrific-details-what-happened

**** Policeman Kills Colleague In Rivers

*https://premiumnewsng.com/2026/01/19/policeman-kills-colleague-in-rivers

****NCC rallies stakeholders on telecoms competition level

*https://businessandtransport.com/ncc-rallies-stakeholders-on-telecoms-competition-level

****Chairman leads talks  in Morocco to design new blue proof to drive jobs new future for Nigeria football

*https://openbusinessng.com/apc-chairman-leads-talks-in-morocco-to-design-new-blueprint-to-drive-jobs-new-future-for-nigerian-football

****AEDC reconnects FCT Water Board, restores water supply, give reason for disconnection

*https://openbusinessng.com/aedc-reconnects-fct-water-board-restores-water-supply-gives-reason-for-disconnection

****Afolabi celebrates Customs CG, Adeniji at birthday, lauds  transformational leadership

*https://openbusinessng.com/afolabi-celebrates-customs-cg-adeniyi-at-birthday-lauds-transformational-leadership

**** New SOP for courier firms aims to boost clearing process integrity, revenue-Customs

*https://businessandtransport.com/new-sop-for-courier-firms-aims-to-boost-clearing-process-integrity-revenue-customs

****Policeman Kills Colleague In Rivers

*https://premiumnewsng.com/2026/01/19/policeman-kills-colleague-in-rivers

****AFCON 2025: APC Chairman Drives Football Reform Talks in Morocco

*https://businessnewsng.com/2026/01/19/afcon-2025-apc-chairman-drives-football-reform-talks-in-morocco

****Dangote Outlines New Strategy to Drive Africa’s Economic Expansion and Industrial Development

*https://veracitydesk.com/dangote-outlines-new-strategy-to-drive-africas-economic-expansion-and-industrial-development

****Senegal vs Morocco: Five major talking points of 2025 AFCON final

*https://thenewsguru.ng/news/senegal-vs-morocco-five-major-talking-points-of-2025-afcon-final

****Why you must not kiss your children in the mouth – Angela Okorie

*https://thenewsguru.ng/news/why-you-must-not-kiss-your-children-in-the-mouth-angela-okorie

****Nigerian gay man causes stir after tying the knot with older lover in America

*https://thenewsguru.ng/news/nigerian-gay-man-causes-stir-after-tying-the-knot-with-older-lover-in-america

****Nigerians in shock as popular Afrobeats singer Destiny boy dies at 22

*https://thenewsguru.ng/entertainment/nigerians-in-shock-as-popular-afrobeats-singer-destiny-boy-dies-at-22

****Senegal declares public holiday after historic AFCON triumph over Morocco

*https://thenewsguru.ng/news/senegal-declares-public-holiday-after-historic-afcon-triumph-over-morocco

****ICYMI: Senegal defeat Morocco in dramatic 2025 AFCON final

*https://thenewsguru.ng/news/senegal-defeat-morocco-in-dramatic-2025-afcon-final

****Former Catholic Bishop of Warri, Most Rev. John Okeoghene Afareha, dies at 78

*https://thenewsguru.ng/news/former-catholic-bishop-of-warri-most-rev-john-okeoghene-afareha-dies-at-78

****AFCON: CAF President, Motsepe explains reason Burna Boy was detained at Moroccan airport

*https://thenewsguru.ng/news/afcon-caf-president-motsepe-explains-reason-burna-boy-was-detained-at-moroccan-airport

****Kano Killing: Suspect’s Dad Seeks Son’s Execution

 *https://premiumnewsng.com/2026/01/20/kano-killing-suspects-dad-seeks-sons-execution

****DSS rearrests Malami in Kuje prison after meeting bail conditions

*https://franktalknow.com/dss-rearrests-malami-in-kuje-prison-after-meeting-bail-conditions

****Gov Yusuf discloses details, outcome of meeting with Tinubu

*https://franktalknow.com/gov-yusuf-discloses-details-outcome-of-meeting-with-tinubu

****Amnesty deal: Outrage mounts as Katsina moves to release 70 bandits

*https://franktalknow.com/amnesty-deal-outrage-mounts-as-katsina-moves-to-release-70-bandits

****Ribadu clarifies report of mother’s death

 *https://franktalknow.com/ribadu-clarifies-report-of-mothers-death

****Policeman Kills Colleague In Rivers

*https://franktalknow.com/policeman-kills-colleague-in-rivers/

****Ibadan is Oyo, By Lasisi Olagunju

 *https://franktalknow.com/ibadan-is-oyo-by-lasisi-olagunju

****Tinubu in talks with Kano gov, Yusuf – Presidency

*https://franktalknow.com/tinubu-in-talks-with-kano-gov-yusuf-presidency

****UPL Donates 3,875 Books To Ondo Govt, Backs Gov Aiyedatiwa’s Education Drive

*https://franktalknow.com/upl-donates-3875-books-to-ondo-govt-backs-gov-aiyedatiwas-education-drive

****CBN Pensioners Hail Government On ASUU, Plead For Similar Intervention*

 *https://franktalknow.com/cbn-pensioners-hail-government-on-asuu-plead-for-similar-intervention

News Update, Thursday,

22/01/2026

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‎**FG pledges credible, transparent census

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‎**Tinubu invites Kwankwaso to Aso Rock after meeting with Kano governor 

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‎**FG moves to slash transport fares in Delta with CNG buses

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‎**Court orders INEC to recognise Nenadi Usman as Labour Party leader

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‎**UNILAG Overall Best Student makes history with 5.00 CGPA as 1,211 Graduate with First Class 

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‎**FG doubles January bond borrowing to N900bn

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‎**Why Peter Obi may leave ADC before 2027 elections 

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‎**Procurement professionals emphasize sustainability at retreat

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‎**NSCDC FCT decorates 402 officers, pledges stronger security

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‎**Kebbi Investment Agency gears-up for Argungu Fishing Festival

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‎**DSS summons Awujale nominees as kingmakers cancel ‘Meet-And-Greet

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‎**ASUSS applauds Abiodun, describes him as teacher-friendly

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‎**DSS set to screen Awujale nominees

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‎**Alleged $9.7m Terrorism Financing: Bauchi Commissioner, 3 others secure N400m bail

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‎**WCO, World Bank partner Nigeria Customs on post-clearance audit training to boost trade facilitation 

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‎**MWUN applauds Oyetola's move to phase out wooden boats, suggests stricter sanctions for reckless operators 

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‎**WizKid to Seun Kuti: I’m bigger than your Papa, wetin you wan do

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‎**Fela’s daughter Motunrayo attacks Wizkid: My father is bigger than your Dad, Mum

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‎**‘Missing’ Yeye Oge of Lagos found in Liberia

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‎**I don’t smoke or take drugs, says Oxlade

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‎**Troops discover terrorists’ mass grave in Borno

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‎**Troops receive eight rescued victims, nab gunrunner in Cross River

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‎**FRSC arrests fake officer over motorcycle snatching in Kano

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‎**11 die, seven injured in Edo Highway crash

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‎**Five soldiers killed as suicide bomber hits miilitary convoy in Borno 

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‎**Lagos PDP senatorial candidate is dead

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‎**Japan restarts World’s Biggest Nuclear plant

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‎**No fewer  than 4,500 people killed in Iran

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‎**AFCON: Osimhen, Bassey, Lookman make CAF Best XI

‎**AFCON 2025: CAF fines Algeria $100,000, suspends players after Nigeria clash

‎**Marseille 0-3 Liverpool: Szoboszlai's stunner sees Liverpool slot into top eight

**Chelsea 1-0 Pafos FC: Caicedo scores winner as Enzo's goal is disallowed

News Update, Wednesday,

‎ 21/01/2026

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‎**FG opens 2026 PTDF Overseas Scholarship applications for Oil and Gas postgraduates

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‎**"It reflects renewed seriousness": Shettima unveils first-ever Nigeria House in Davos

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‎**Ribadu denies reports of mother’s death.

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‎**FG opens portal for common entrance application into FTCs

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‎**Nigeria’s non-oil exports hit $6.1bn in 2025 — NEPC

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‎**Dangote unveils Vision 2030 to accelerate Africa’s Industrial and Economic Growth

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‎**77,792 arrested, 14,225 convicted, 14.8m kilograms drugs seized in 5 years, says Marwa

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‎----Honours 166 NDLEA personnel, 17 Commands at bi-annual CCEO awards and commendation ceremony;

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‎ ---charges officers to go all out against drug cartels, barons 

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‎ **Former OPEC President Diezani Alison-Madueke appears in UK Court over major corruption charges

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‎**Kano Governor meets Tinubu, seeks Federal backing for security and mega projects

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‎**LASG, FG to construct 132/33kV Eleko injection substation to boost power supply in Ibeju-Lekki

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‎ **NNMJ congratulates Customs CG, Adeniyi, on birthday, hails reforms in NCS

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‎**Policeman kills colleague, injures others in Rivers

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‎ **NAWOJ Lagos pays courtesy visit to NUJ Deputy National President, Dr. Abimbola Oyetunde

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‎**90-year-old Iya Oge of Lagos declared missing

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‎**EFCC arraigns Mompha associate over N206m fraud

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‎**Ekiti 2026: NUJ urges parties, candidates to abide by Electoral Act

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‎ **Osun Governorship Election Campaigns kick off March 11, 2026, INEC confirms

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‎**E-registration: Movement gets applause

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‎**Troops discover hidden Boko Haram fuel dump, underground depot exposed

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‎ **Kaduna in tension as conflicting reports trail alleged abduction of 172 church worshippers

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‎**Anyaoku@93: Soludo lauds Diplomat’s legacy. 

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‎**Emir Sanusi demands death sentence for Kano murder suspect, others

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‎**Man discovers none of the three children he raised for 14 years are his after DNA test

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‎**Federal High Court strikes out Meta, X Corp from Sowore’s cyberstalking tral

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‎**NNPP disowns planned protest against INEC, describes organisers as expelled members

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‎**Oil prices steady as investors eye Greenland developments

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‎**300-Level varsity student commits suicide after losing house rent to gambling

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‎**Putin invited to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ on Global Conflicts, Gaza reconstruction

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‎**US Immigration officers storm home, drag barely clothed man into snow

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‎**UK mulls social media ban for children, tougher phone rules in schools

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‎**Court grants Anthony Joshua’s driver N5m bail

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‎**Anthony Joshua’s family questions need for driver’s trial after deadly crash

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‎ **Southern Governors’ Chairman hails Super Eagles’ Bronze triumph as victory of spirit and courage

**Bodo Glimt 3-1 Man City: 10-men City stunned by hosts as Høgh and Hauge score

‎**Inter 1-3 Arsenal: Jesus and Gyokeres strike to seal last-16 spot for Gunners

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