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US President Donald Trump said Friday he is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv with a plan Ukraine war
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By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Prelate of the Calvary Grace International College of Bishops and President of Sword of the Spirit Ministries, Bishop Francis Olubowale Oke, has been elevated to the office of Archbishop after more than 27 years of episcopal service. The elevation, which recognised his spiritual leadership, mentorship and contributions to the growth of […]
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By Kenneth Ofoma Enugu State is rich in historical, political and geographical landmarks. But beyond its identity as Nigeria’s Coal City State lies a story of transformation—a story that has unfolded over decades and appears to be entering another defining chapter. The state, as it is known today, was created on August 27, 1991, when […]
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By Chioma Obinna Nigerians do not necessarily hate paying taxes but want assurance that their contributions will be properly utilised, Professor Kenneth Amaeshi, First Bank Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair in Business Ethics at the University of Lagos, has said. Amaeshi made the assertion at the inaugural public lecture of the First Bank Samuel Asabia Professorial […]
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Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to $54.08 billion, reaching their highest level in nearly 18 years and moving further above the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) projection for the end of 2026. Latest CBN data showed that the reserves reached $54.08 billion on September 3, compared with $53.99 billion on September 2 and $53.90 billion […]
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The United States military has shot down more than 300 drones operated by drug cartels along its border with Mexico since the beginning of 2026, the US Northern Command said Friday. The command, known as USNORTHCOM, said 100 of the drones were shot down in August alone, although it did not specify whether the interceptions […]
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By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Three persons were killed while 10 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a multiple road crash involving three vehicles on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command, confirmed that the crash occurred at about 5:10 p.m. at the Long Bridge, opposite Mikano. […]
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By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has charged the newly inaugurated chairmen of the 18 local government areas in the state to prioritise grassroots development and shun corruption in the discharge of their duties. Okpebholo gave the charge on Friday at the swearing-in ceremony for the elected council chairmen held […]
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Five persons have been convicted and sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment each for their involvement in a N117.7 million fraud case involving Chi Limited. Justice K.A. Jose of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Tapa, Lagos, handed down the sentences on Thursday, September 3, 2026, following their prosecution by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 […]
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The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted an African-backed proposal seeking a new world map that more accurately reflects the relative sizes of countries and regions. The resolution, adopted on Friday, calls for a more “equitable” representation of the world, with particular emphasis on correcting the perceived underrepresentation of Africa in conventional world maps. […]
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