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Trump Announces $15bn Lawsuit Against The New York Times over ‘Defamation’

US President Donald Trump said on Monday he will sue The New York Times for $15 billion, accusing…

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UNICEF, ILO, EU Launch Social Protection Project in Oyo, Warn Millions Still Excluded

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and with funding support…

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Alaafin’s Palace Denies Appointment of New Chief Imam in Oyo

The Palace of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has dismissed reports suggesting that a new…

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Osun Students Back Adeleke for Second Term, Hail Performance Over APC’s 12-Year Record

Student leaders from higher institutions across Osun State have thrown their weight behind Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election bid,…

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Peter Obi Preaches Unity During Visit to Olubadan-Designate

A former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi wants Nigerians to rise above tribal, religious, and…

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Crawford Shocks Canelo to Make Boxing History as Undisputed Super-Middleweight Champion

Terence “Bud” Crawford etched his name into the annals of boxing history on Saturday night in Las Vegas,…

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Nigerians Cannot Vote Without PVCs Despite BVAS Efficiency – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that Nigerians will not be allowed to vote without presenting…

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Amusan Cruises Into World Championships Semi-Finals After Winning Heat in Tokyo

World record holder, Tobi Amusan, has advanced to the semi-finals of the women’s 100m hurdles at the World…

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Crawford Booed as Mexican Fans Rally Behind Canelo at Heated Vegas Weigh-In

Terence Crawford walked into a wall of noise in Las Vegas on Friday night, as thousands of Mexican…

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Hilda Baci Sets New Guinness World Record With Largest Pot of Jollof Rice

Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has once again etched her name into history, thrilling thousands as she cooked the…

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Oyo Govt, UNICEF Call for Stronger Legal Action Against FGM

In a major step towards eradicating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Southern Nigeria, the Oyo State Government, in…

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NLC Accuses Akpabio of Persecuting Suspended Kogi Senator

The President of Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio is said to be leading the “political persecution” of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan,…

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INEC Clears 14 Associations, Rejects 157 in Political Party Registration Bid

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved 14 political associations to proceed in their quest for registration…

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  Bolsonaro Convicted of Coup Attempt as Brazil Faces Political Shockwaves

Brazil has been thrown into fresh political turmoil after former President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted of attempting a…

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Ghana Accepts U.S.-Deported West Africans, Including Nigerians

Ghana has opened its arms to West African nationals deported from the United States, including Nigerians, under a…

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