UNIJOS Appoints Prof Patricia Lar as First Female Vice-Chancellor in Its History
The University of Jos has named medical microbiologist Professor Patricia Mamko Lar as its 11th substantive vice-chancellor, the first woman...
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Nigeria vs Tanzania Preview: Chelle Demands Six Points as Super Eagles Host Taifa Stars in Uyo November 12, 2026
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Kenya Discharges Last Ebola Patient, Starts 42-Day Countdown to Ebola-Free Status as Regional Cases Pass 11,000 November 12, 2026
Nigerian-Born USF Nursing Professor Ann Lawani Held by ICE for Eight Weeks as Congressman Demands Her Release November 12, 2026
“Subsidy Is Not Coming Back”: Tinubu Rules Out Fuel Subsidy Return in Jigawa, Promises Interest-Free Loans for Farmers November 12, 2026
Arewa House Row: ADC Says Kaduna Sealed Venue for Atiku’s Northern Consultation, Uba Sani Government Denies It November 12, 2026
APC Drops Alwan Hassan, Three Others as Campaign Spokespersons After 112 Emergency Line Fails on Live TV November 12, 2026
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Nigeria vs Tanzania Preview: Chelle Demands Six Points as Super Eagles Host Taifa Stars in Uyo
Nigeria host Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday at 5pm in a must-win AFCON 2027 qualifier, with...
2027 Grammys: Davido, Asake, Tems and Ayra Starr Await Verdict as Nominations Drop Monday
The Recording Academy will unveil nominations for the 69th Grammy Awards on Monday, 16 November. Davido, Asake, Tems, Ayra Starr,...
Kenya Discharges Last Ebola Patient, Starts 42-Day Countdown to Ebola-Free Status as Regional Cases Pass 11,000
Kenya has discharged its last Ebola patient and released the final contacts from monitoring, starting a 42-day countdown that could...
Nigerian-Born USF Nursing Professor Ann Lawani Held by ICE for Eight Weeks as Congressman Demands Her Release
Dr Ann Lawani, a Nigerian-born nurse who runs the master's nursing programme at the University of San Francisco, has been...
“Subsidy Is Not Coming Back”: Tinubu Rules Out Fuel Subsidy Return in Jigawa, Promises Interest-Free Loans for Farmers
At an APC rally in Dutse, President Tinubu said petrol subsidy will not return and pledged interest-free loans for smallholder...
Arewa House Row: ADC Says Kaduna Sealed Venue for Atiku’s Northern Consultation, Uba Sani Government Denies It
The ADC says the APC-led Kaduna government sealed Arewa House to stop Atiku Abubakar's planned meeting with Northern stakeholders on...
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Tinubu Launches N52,500 Minimum Pension for 173,209 Retirees, Unveils Free PenCare Health Scheme
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N210trn NNPC Audit: Mele Kyari Tells Senate “Nothing Is Lost”, Blames Bookkeeping Entries
Former NNPC chief Mele Kyari has told the Senate Public Accounts Committee that no money was lost in the N210...
2027: APC Unveils Tinubu’s Second-Term Manifesto, Promises 10,000MW Power, 6% Growth and 78,000 New Security Personnel
The APC has presented the manifesto for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid, built on four pillars and promising 6%...
Miss Universe 2026: Nigeria’s Danielle Adewusi Arrives in Puerto Rico Ahead of November 24 Final
Miss Universe Nigeria 2026, Dr Danielle Adewusi, has arrived in Puerto Rico to represent Nigeria at the 75th Miss Universe...
FIFPRO World 11 2026: Messi, Mbappé and Yamal Make the Cut as Ballon d’Or Winner Kane Is Left Out
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal headline the 2026 FIFPRO Men's World 11, voted for by professional...
Michael Bloomberg, 84, Marries Longtime Partner Diana Taylor in Private New York Ceremony After 26 Years Together
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, 84, has married Diana Taylor, 71, his partner of 26 years, in a...
South Africa Arrests Nine Foreign Nationals at OR Tambo Over Alleged Plan to Join Russia-Ukraine War
South African police have arrested nine foreign nationals aged 20 to 26 at OR Tambo International Airport and a Johannesburg...
Lagos 2027 Governorship Debate: Hamzat, Rhodes-Vivour and Dohertys Clash Over Rent, Transport, Flooding and Waste
Lagos governorship candidates Obafemi Hamzat (APC), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (ADC), Funso Doherty (NDC) and Deji Doherty (PDP) set out rival plans...
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Presidency Rejects Claim Tinubu Borrowed N120trn in Three Years, Blames Debt Rise on Inherited Loans and Naira Reforms
The Presidency says a viral claim that President Tinubu borrowed N120 trillion in three years is false, arguing that most...
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IUIC Members March Through the Bronx Carrying Javits Frimpong’s Portrait as Calls for Justice Grow
Members of the Israel United in Christ group marched along East 161st Street in the Bronx carrying a portrait of...
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Veteran Nollywood Actor Diewait Ikpechukwu Dies at 71 After Prolonged Illness
Veteran Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu, known for playing kings and elders in films such as Evil Men and The August...
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Flamingos Handed $50,000 Cash Reward in Rabat as Nigeria Celebrates First U-17 Women’s World Cup Title
Nigeria’s Flamingos received a $50,000 cash gift at a reception in Rabat a day after beating Japan 2-1 to become...
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South Africa Local Elections: IEC Declares Final Results as ANC Falls to 30.76%, DA Gains and Coalition Talks Begin
South Africa's Electoral Commission has declared the 4 November municipal elections free and fair, with the ANC on 30.76%, its...
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OpenAI Plans to Buy Google’s AI Chips in Blow to Nvidia’s Dominance
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Ebola Scare in Adamawa: Pilot and Doctor Wife Test Negative as NCDC Says Abuja Case Remains Nigeria’s Only One
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