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USA at 250: ‘Greater prosperity, peace and progress’ – Tributes pour in for America

Tributes keep pouring in for America as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary today, Saturday 4 July, 2026. 250 years ago, a "small group" that comprised of "newspaper editors, farmers,…

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USA at 250: America ‘gave a large part of humanity lasting peace and freedom’ – Zelenskky

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskky, has sent his congratulatory message to the United States of America (USA) as the North American country marks its 250th anniversary on Saturday 4 July,…

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President Trump celebrates 80th birthday with UFC fight at White House

President of the United States (US), Donald Trump, marked his 80th birthday on Sunday 14 June, 2026 with a cage fighting show on the South Lawn of the White House.…

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Democracy Day 2026: Leaders and members of NDC ‘must be willing to make sacrifices’ – Obi

2027 Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said, Leaders and members of the Party "must be willing to make sacrifices" for a New Nigeria. The former…

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Abdulsalami Abubakar At 84: ‘He occupies a unique place in our national history’ – Obi

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has penned his tribute to former President of Nigeria, Abdulsalami Abubakar, GCFR, on the occasion of his 84th birthday today, Saturday 13 June,…

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‘Nigeria’s democracy not perfect’ – President Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's speech on Nigeria's Democracy Day 2026 on Friday 12 June, 2026 The Speech below: "Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For…

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‘New Queen’: Tamunosoye Karibi-George crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026

Representing Bayelsa State, Tamunosoye Karibi-George has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026. The announcement was made by Ben Murray-Bruce, Businessman and Founder of Silverbird Group, on X. He said, "we…

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‘Unsafe foods cause 1.5 million deaths annually’ – WHO

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "unsafe foods" result to "1.5 million deaths" yearly. This is coming as the the World marks World Food Safety Day 2026 today, Sunday…

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Kumuyi At 85: ‘For decades, you exemplified unwavering commitment to the Gospel’ – Obi

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has expressed his felicitations to William Folorunso Kumuyi as the Pastor marked his 85th birthday on Saturday 6 June, 2026. Obi said, Pastor…

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‘Your voice brings hope to millions’ – President Tinubu celebrates Pastor Kumuyi at 85

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent his tribute to Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi, on the occasion of his 85th birthday today, Saturday 6 June, 2026. Pastor Kumuyi, Founder and General…

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President Tinubu extol Nigerian Navy on 70th anniversary

On Monday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commended the Nigerian Navy "for its seven decades of commitment and sacrifice in safeguarding Nigeria's maritime domain and protecting the nation's economic interests". The…

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Text of State Broadcast by Governor Otti on 3rd anniversary of his administration

Dignity, Public Welfare and accountability Being the Text of a State Broadcast by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, to Mark the 3rd Anniversary of His Administration 1. Umunnem ndi Abia,…

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Abiodun At 66: A journey of ‘responsibility and sacrifice’

Dapo Abiodun, Executive Governor of Ogun State, turns sixty-six (66) today, Friday 29 May, 2026. Abiodun expressed his gratitude to God Almighty for "seven impactful years of purposeful service" as…

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Children’s Day 2026: President Tinubu orders security agencies to rescue abd*cted children

In his Children's Day message, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made known, he has directed security agencies to rescue abducted children, as well as, other vulnerable citizens across the country. This…

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Eid el-kabir 2026: We must ‘call the conscience’ of Leaders in Nigeria to duty – Atiku

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has sent his message to Nigerians on Eid-el-Kabir today, Wednesday 27 May, 2026. On X, he described Eid el-kabir as a "remarkable moment" that…

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Eid-el-Kabir 2026: ‘Never lose hope’ in Nigeria – Obi

On Eid-el-Kabir, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Member, Peter Obi, sends his "warm" felicitations to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the world. The former Governor of Anambra State used…

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Eid al-Adha 2026: FG declares Wednesday and Thursday as public holidays

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday 27 May and Thursday 28 May, 2026 as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid ul-Adha. This was announced by Dr.…

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‘Saudi airline, Flynas, rejected Gateway International Airport for transportation of Ogun pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for 2026 Hajj’

The Government of Ogun State has come out to clarify on the Hajj Flight rearrangement. In its reaction to a "false media report", it said, there was "no rejection" and…

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First batch of pilgrims depart Gateway International Airport to Saudi Arabia for 2026 Hajj

On Sunday 3 May, 2026, the first batch of pilgrims departed from Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ogun State, directly to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj. This was made…

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Minimum wage in Nigeria ‘can no longer guarantee even the most modest standard of living’ – Obi

On Workers' Day, Friday 1 May, 2026, Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State, extends his "warm salute" to Nigerians workers, whose sacrifices on daily basis continue to "sustain our…

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