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How I warned Oshiomhole about Obaseki – Abdul Oroh
The News (Nigeria)
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June 29, 2025
Mr Abdul Oroh By Nehru Odeh Mr Abdul Oroh, journalist, lawyer, activist and politician, has opened up on how he warned former Governor of Edo State, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, against backing Mr Godwin Obaseki to succeed him as governor in 2016....
Fireworks at Teslim Balogun Stadium as stars chase honours
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 17, 2025
The 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships have been nothing short of electrifying, with thrilling displays of skill and sportsmanship lighting up the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall at Teslim Balogun Stadium. As the tournament progresses, all eyes...
The exit of CO Adebayo, an Awoist philosopher-king, By Ropo Sekoni
Premium Times
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July 5, 2025
The late Mr Cornelius Adebayo In sum, CO substantially impacted good governance in Kwara State and in Nigeria as a whole. First, he used his opportunity to participate in politics as commissioner and governor in the state to further democratise...
Privacy Policy
VICE
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July 16, 2025
Last updated: July 2025 This notice applies to visitors of the following landing pages, which are part of an official EU communication campaign promoting visibility for African creators: www.vice.com/eu...
“From legend to Guinness” – Reactions trail viral video of 2baba butchering meat (Video)
Kemi Filani News
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July 9, 2025
Social media users are reacting to a viral video of music icon 2baba butchering meat. In the viral clip, the singer, who has been spending most of his time in Benin, where his partner lives, is captured butchering meat at an undisclosed market. As...
Ardova Handball: Tojemarine, Safety Babes begin title defence
Punch
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July 8, 2025
Defending champions of the Ardova Handball Premier League, Tojemarine Academy and Safety Babes will begin their title defence on Tuesday (today) in Benin, Edo State. According to the fixtures released by the Handball Federation of Nigeria through...
On the Occasion of the Sod-Cutting for the Blekusu Phase 2 S...
Modern Ghana
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Your Excellency, With hearts full of gratitude and hope, we, the people of the Anlo Coast - encompassing Agavedzi, Salakope, Amutsinu, Adina, and surrounding communities - extend our deepest appreciation to you for awarding the Blekusu Phase 2 Sea...
Fireworks as 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships Enters Final Stages
This Day
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July 17, 2025
The 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships have been nothing short of electrifying, with thrilling displays of skill and sportsmanship lighting up the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall at Teslim Balogun Stadium. As the tournament progresses, all eyes...
FIFA Club World Cup: Nigeria’s hopes of participation hang by a thread
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 17, 2025
Curtains fell last Sunday at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup without a Nigerian flag flown at the soccer festival. That conspicuous absence summarises the poor state of club football at home. But Nigeria can only participate in the championship when...
“Words of wisdom”: Fans react as Lewis Hamilton comments on F1 movie’s potential sequel
Sportskeeda
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July 16, 2025
The Formula 1 scene has been left buzzing following comments from Lewis Hamilton when quizzed about a possible sequel to the F1 movie. The seven-time world champion played an integral role in the Apple Studios production, which has been widely...
Peter Rufai: Jaja From Opobo Who Defied The Odds
The Nigerian Voice
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The seventh month in the Gregorian calendar that precedes August was named July by the Roman Senate in honour of the fabled Roman general Julius Caesar who was born in the month. In 2025, the month accounted for the exit of notable compatriots...
Edo ADC Vows To Give APC Run For Its Money In Coming Elections
Daily Independent
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July 16, 2025
1 The South-south vice chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Elder Festus Igbinoba, has declared that his party will be able to give the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) a run for its money in the forthcoming 2027 presidential...
2027: Eno promises to work for Tinubu, Akpabio's re-election
Punch
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July 7, 2025
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his full commitment to work for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Eno also pledged to support other All...
The Benue Archipelago
The News (Nigeria)
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July 8, 2025
Governor Alia The Benue Archipelago, By Dare Babarinsa It is good that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has visited Benue State to put special focus on the terror that has convulsed that unhappy land for many years. In this 2025, Benue has lost...
Can robots save farming? Ivory Coast youths turn to drones, AI in push to modernise cocoa sector
Malay Mail
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July 15, 2025
ABIDJIAN, July 15 — Stopwatch in hand, dozens of Ivory Coast students raced against the clock to design robots for the farms of the future in the world’s top cocoa-producing nation. With each team facing off to draw up the best bot blueprint, the...
APC Adopts Consensus Candidates For Edo By-elections
Naija News
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July 9, 2025
Naija News reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had fixed August 16 to conduct the by-election. Ikpea is set to contest for the Senate seat in Edo Central, while Igbinedion will tackle other political parties for the...
Liberia’s Ambassador-Designate to Nigeria Vows to Pursue Oil & Gas Opportunities for Liberia’s Benefit
Front Page Africa
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July 8, 2025
Ballout, a former Senator of Maryland County, was recently nominated by President Joseph Boakai to serve as Liberia’s Ambassador to Nigeria. Monrovia, Liberia – The Ambassador-Designate to Nigeria, John Ballout, has pledged to prioritize economic...
Nigeria set to reclaim cultural identity through art
Punch
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July 16, 2025
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to reclaim its cultural identity through renewed investments in art, heritage, and local storytelling. According to a statement, the push was part of a broader shift across the country to revive traditional...
2027: Otuaro urges Niger Delta to support APC South South leaders’ resolution on Tinubu’s reelection bid
Eagle Online
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July 8, 2025
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has urged the people of the Niger Delta to support the declaration of the leaders of the South South All Progressives Congress to support President Bola Tinubu for a second...
South-South govs, APC leaders endorse Tinubu for second term
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 30, 2025
Stop distracting President with 2027 polls, Osun APC chieftain warns politicians The All Progressive Congress (APC) governors and leaders of the party in the South-South, at the weekend, endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office....