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Renée Rapp's relationship history includes situationships that inspired her music, before Towa Bird
Renée Rapp's relationship history includes situationships that inspired some of her most personal songs before Towa Bird. Discover the roman
Oct 2, 2026
Independence Day: Nigeria Is Moving From Reform To Prosperity, Tinubu Assures Nigerians
The President gave the assurance in his address to the nation on Thursday, October 1, as the country marks its 66th Independence Day anniver
Oct 2, 2026
Troops rescue 10 prospective corps members abducted in Imo
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised 16 terrorists and recovered weapons after repelling simultaneous attacks in Adamawa. The post T
Oct 2, 2026
Babangida Umar: The lesser-known name on PDP’s 2027 ticket
On the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s 2027 presidential ticket, the contrast is difficult to miss. At the top is Senator Prof. Sandy Ojang
Oct 2, 2026
Giving ex-prisoners another chance
The appeal by rehabilitated female ex-inmates for society to reject stigma is a timely reminder that punishment should not become a life sen
Oct 2, 2026
The president’s disappointing October 1 message, by Adekunle Adekoya
NOT a few Nigerians, especially me, expected that there would be something to hold on to when the President made his speech commemorating ou
Oct 2, 2026
2027: Shun vote-buying, money politics, violence – Ogun PDP’s Sowunmi-Kolapo tells Muslims
The deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Lateefat Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, has urged Muslims in th
Oct 2, 2026
EPL: John Terry names team to win title, predicts where Chelsea will finish
Former England captain, John Terry, has claimed Arsenal are “clear favourites” to win the Premier League title this season. Terry also said
Oct 2, 2026
Independence Day: After fuel price reduction, NNPCL filling stations offer Nigerians significant discounts
Less than a day after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N1,370 per
Oct 2, 2026
LaLiga: Real Madrid submit documents to strip Barça of titles, remove them from Europe
Real Madrid have requested that Barcelona be stripped of the titles won between 2001 and 2018 in connection with UEFA’s investigation into t
Oct 2, 2026
Putin demands UN reform against Western countries’ influence
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called for urgent reform at the United Nations to allow countries from all continents to make m
Oct 2, 2026
DOE employee charged with trying to aid Iran-backed Houthis, feds say
Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy allegedly used his electrical engineering expertise in an attempt to aid Houthi communications, drones and homemade e
Oct 2, 2026
GREGG JARRETT: My mother’s advice led me to the career of a lifetime
Former trial lawyer Gregg Jarrett reflects on leaving his legal career behind and finding purpose during nearly 25 years at the network's ne
Oct 2, 2026
College professor accused of sending explicit Snapchat messages in child solicitation case: sheriff's office
Aaron Wood, a Texas professor, allegedly sent sexually explicit photos and messages online to an undercover Florida officer he believed was
Oct 2, 2026
Hasan Piker vows he will pressure James Talarico to govern as a leftist, not a moderate
Hasan Piker vowed to pressure James Talarico to govern as a leftist if elected, not a moderate Democrat, raising questions about the Texas S
Oct 2, 2026
Sydney Sweeney shares cheeky boat trip photos with boyfriend Scooter Braun
Sydney Sweeney shared a Lake Powell boat trip carousel with wakeboarding, water skiing and a sweet polaroid snapshot with boyfriend Scooter
Oct 2, 2026
Nigerians Will See Tangible Impact Of Effective Leadership Within My One Year As President — Obi
Peter Obi said the Nigeria citizens desire will not be built by prayers or promises alone, but by leadership that understands that public of
Oct 1, 2026
I’ll Not Spend My Holidays Outside Nigeria As President, Obi Says
Peter Obi said his proposed administration would seek to build a Nigeria that is “secure, united and productive,” where public resources are
Oct 1, 2026
Gunmen Abduct 20 Corps Members In Imo
Gunmen have abducted 20 corps members serving under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) along the Owerri–Onitsha Road by Umunoha communi
Oct 1, 2026
Nigeria seeks stronger ties with Hungary — Envoy
— Braimah urges focus on opportunities, cooperation By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Nigeria’s Ambassador to Hungary, Engr. Abasi Braimah, has said Ni
Oct 1, 2026
2027: Tinubu healthy, fit to govern again — Sowunmi
— Urges Nigerians to shun health rumours By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — Convener of The Alternative Movement, Otunba Segun Sowunmi,
Oct 1, 2026
Navy rescues two kidnapped victims in Akwa Ibom
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy has rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered several stolen outboard engines during an operation ag
Oct 1, 2026
$700bn mineral: ITUC-Africa raises alarm over US–Nigeria deal
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has raised concerns ov
Oct 1, 2026
East-West Road: Oborevwori mobilises Julius Berger
By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has mobilised Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to commence e
Oct 1, 2026