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Grand Tycoon, Burna Boy, Wizkid Named Visibility 50 Africa Honourees

Journalist, poet and spoken-word artist Tofarati Ige, popularly known as Grand Tycoon, has been named among the 2025 Visibility 50 Africa honourees, a list recognising 50 African personalities and brands

Fans Hail Kennyblaq as ‘The Greatest Showman’ After Second Onikan Stadium Sell-Out

Mr Eazi Electrifies Accra With Detty Rave 7, Declares $2m To Boost Local Venues

Akpabio Drops Defamation Suits Against Akpoti-Uduaghan,Others, Cites Priest’s Call for Peace at New Year Mass

Remi Tinubu Welcomes First Baby of the Year, Says 2026 Will Bring Peace, Prosperity to Nigeria

N’Assembly Moves to Address Controversy over New Tax Laws, Orders Release of Bills Signed By President

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Katsina, Firm Seal N2bn Agro-Processing Deal

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New Year Message: Gov Otu Reaffirms Unity, Highlights Key Milestones in 2026

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2026: ‘A Call on Politicians for Maturity, Decorum’

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HEWAN Wants Rapid Response on Highways to Reduce Road Crash Deaths

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Ministry Accredits 5 New ND Programmes for PEFTI

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MAPOLY Inaugurates Block-Making Industry, Solar Power System

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Grand Tycoon, Burna Boy, Wizkid Named Visibility 50 Africa Honourees

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N’Assembly Moves to Address Controversy over New Tax Laws, Orders Release of Bills Signed By President

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Troops Intercept IED Materials, Apprehend Suicide Bomber in Borno

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NLC Vows to Pursue Urgent Wage Review in 2026

Heirs Energies Acquires Maurel & Prom’s 20.07% Stake in Seplat Energy in $500m Transaction

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Strategic Partnership with China

FIRS Turns Nigeria Revenue Service, Unveils Official Logo as New Tax Laws Take Effect

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Tinubu: With Major Fiscal Reset in 2025, 2026 Will Bring More Robust Economic Growth

NIPR Lauds Uba Sani at 55, Cites Peace Gains, Reforms in Kaduna

Abiru Backs Tinubu’s Reforms, Vows Deeper Grassroots Empowerment in 2026

Northern Groups Slam Tinubu’s Today’s New Tax Laws’ Rollout, Say It’s Assault on Democracy

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Bala Mohammed Kicks against Terrorism Tag, Fumes over Alleged Persecution of Opposition

Ex-Gov Babangida Aliyu: Why Education Standard is Falling in Northern Nigeria

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