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Nigerian Singer Teni to Release Debut Album ‘Wondaland’ in March
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Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Teni has revealed the name and expected date of her forthcoming debut album. In a video
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entertainment
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Nigeria’s President Buhari Says No Interest in Seeking Illegal Third Term
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President Muhammadu Buhari has said he has no intention of seeking for a third term as Nigeria's leader. Mr Buhari
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politics
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NNPC: Government to Halt Funding as National Oil Company Transforms Fully to Commercial Entity
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The Group CFO has the added responsibility of ensuring the liquidity of the group and efficient allocation of capital to
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business
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Biden Announces All-female Senior Press Team
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US President-elect Joe Biden has appointed an all-female senior press team, in what his office claims is a first in
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politics
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15 West African Countries To Start Cross-Border Debt Market in 2023
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As a way of achieving a robust integration for West African economies and finances, 15 Countries are ready to link
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business
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How Fintech Helps Reduce the Impact of COVID-19
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The founder and president of Fintech Nigeria Dr Segun Aina, says the covid-19 pandemic has stressed the importance of financial
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business
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Rowdy Session in Nigeria’s Parliament Over 3% For Oil Communities in Harmonised PIB
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Nigeria's parliament was thrown into a boisterous session following the passage of the conference report of the Petroleum Industry Bill
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politics
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World Powers Push Somalia to End Poll Deadlock
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The UN, the US, Canada, the African Union and several European nations have called on Somalia’s political leaders to “show
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politics
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‘It’s a Decoy for Diplomatic Immunity’: Opposition PDP Slams Buhari’s Ex-service Chiefs Ambassadorial Nomination
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Nigeria's main opposition party, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned President Buhari's nomination of the immediate past service chiefs
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politics
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Foreigners Buy Turkish Homes at Record Pace as Lira Slides
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Turkish house sales to foreigners jumped nearly 50% to a record level in November, data showed on Tuesday, bringing in
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business
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Dominant Chelsea Ease Past Tottenham with Three Second-half Goals
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An impressive Chelsea earned a deserved 3-0 win at Tottenham on Sunday thanks to second-half goals from Thiago Silva, N'Golo
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sports
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Jay-Z Beats Paul McCartney Leads List of Most-Nominated Artists in Grammys History
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Rapper Jay-Z rose to the top of the list of artists with the most Grammy nominations on Tuesday, hitting a
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entertainment
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Super Eagles Bounce Back, Beat CAR 2-0 in Douala to Avenge Shock Home Loss
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Nigeria's Super Eagles responded to their shocking home defeat last Thursday to beat Central African Republic 2-0 in Douala, and
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sports
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Formula One Nears Deal to Secure South African Grand Prix
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Formula One is moving closer to securing a South African Grand Prix at former race venue Kyalami, which could be
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sports
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WHO Declares End to Second Ebola Outbreak in Guinea
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An Ebola outbreak which started in Guinea in February, infecting 16 people and killing 12, has been declared over, the
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health
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France Invests €200,000 to Enhance Nigeria’s Women Agricultural Skills
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France has invested €200,000 towards enhancing the rural women’s skills in producing higher value-added agricultural products and in leading their
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business
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Drake Beats Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder to Set Billboard Record
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US Rapper and singer Drake has broken a record previously held by icons Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder after earning
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entertainment
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FIFA Lodges Criminal Complaint Against Former President Sepp Blatter
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FIFA has lodged a complaint of “criminal mismanagement” against its former president Sepp Blatter. The charges according to the World
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sports
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Algeria’s Benhammouda Dies in Car Accident Hours After Scoring Against DR Congo
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Algeria and USM Alger attacker Billel Benhammouda has died after being involved in a road accident. The 24-year-old was on
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sports
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Outcry as Australia Bars Djokovic Over Vaccination Status
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World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia on Thursday amid a storm of protest about
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sports
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NNPC Fixes Base Oil Price at $57 for 2022 and $61 for 2023
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday projected a medium term base crude oil price scenario of $57 to
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business
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Africa Surpasses 100,000 Confirmed Covid-19 Death
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Africa has surpassed 100,000 confirmed deaths from Covid-19 as a second wave of infections overwhelms hospitals. Praised for its early
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health
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Nova Merchant Bank Announces Apointment of New Directors, Promotes 20% of Workforce
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The three new appointees are expected to strengthen and bring more inclusivity and diversity to the Bank’s board.Read more
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business
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Taliban Co-founder Baradar to Lead New Afghanistan Government
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Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar will lead a new Afghan government that could be announced soon, sources in the Islamist group
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politics
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US Rapper J Cole Set to Play Against Nigeria in Basketball Africa League
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American rapper J Cole is set to play professional basketball for Rwandan side Patriots BBC. The team will play Nigeria's
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sports
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Nigeria Allays Fears over AstraZeneca Vaccine Despite Global Concerns
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Despite concerns over reported negative effects of the AstraZeneca vaccine by some countries in Europe, Nigeria’s federal government on Monday
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health
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Atiku Appoints Dino Melaye, Daniel Bwala as Spokespersons
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In preparation for his 2023 election campaign, presidential candidate of the Peple's Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar on Thursday appointed Senator
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politics
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EASA Certifies Caverton To Commence Training For AW139 Helicopter
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified Caverton Helicopters, a subsidiary of Caverton Offshore Support Group (COSG), to
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business
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Two Own Goals Help Germany to 4-2 Win Against Portugal
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Robin Gosens and Kai Havertz created havoc against Portugal on Saturday as Germany beat Fernando Santos' side 4-2 in their
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sports
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Covid Common in Pet Cats and Dogs, Study Finds
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Covid is common in pet cats and dogs whose owners have the disease, research suggests. Swabs were taken from 310
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health
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US Authorizes Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use
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The US Food and Drug Administration said it authorized the use of Pfizer Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, with the
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health
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Man United to Host Liverpool in FA Cup Fourth Round
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Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool will meet at Old Trafford in the fourth round of the FA Cup
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sports
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Tunisia Referendum: Voters Decide Whether to Increase President’s Powers
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President Saied's opponents say it will entrench the powers he seized a year ago when he embarked on what has
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politics
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Nigerian Industrialist Dangote Maintains Ranking as Africa’s Richest Man
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For the tenth time, Nigeria’s entrepreneurial giant and richest black man on earth, Mr. Aliko Dangote, has retained his position
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business
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Hong Kong’s Airport Raises $1.5 billion in Bond Sale to Fund Third Runway
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The operator of Hong Kong’s main airport has sold bonds for $1.5 billion to fund development of a third runway,
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business
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Nigeria: Tinubu Ready to ‘Get Dirty’, Says No Amount of Intimidation Can Stop 2023 Presidential Bid
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National Leader of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Sunday, took consultations in view of his
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politics
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Covid-19 Origins: China Rejects WHO Proposal to Return to Wuhan
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China has rejected a proposal from the World Health Organization (WHO) that the expert team investigating the origins of COVID-19
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health
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Pfizer Says Its Antiviral Pill Slashes Risk of Severe Covid By 89%
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Pfizer Inc's (PFE.N) experimental antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 cut by 89% the chance of hospitalization or death for adults
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business
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AFCON: Eguavoen Puts Egypt Win Behind as Super Eagles Set Sights on Sudan
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Following the memorable defeat of the Pharaohs of Egypt in the opening match of Group D at the 33rd Africa
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sports
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Nigeria: Despite Commitments to Buhari, House Moves to Block Deletion of Section 84(12) of Electoral Act
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There are strong indications that the leadership of the House of Representatives has initiated back channel moves to block the
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politics
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Nigeria Revokes Addax Petroleum’s Four Oil Blocks for Non-performance
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Nigeria’s Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has revoked four Oil Mining Licences (OMLs) belonging to Addax Petroleum due to the
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business
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Ahead of Presidential Primary, Nigeria VP Osinbajo Begins Second Nationwide Consultation, to Meet with Party Delegates
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Nigeria's Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, is expected to begin his second round of nationwide consultation ahead of the presidential
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politics
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Nigeria: Governorship of Kaduna Not For Idle Bloggers, APC Tells Shehu Sani
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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna state has said that the governorship of the state is “not for
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politics
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Man Utd vs Liverpool Match Postponed After anti-Glazer Protesters Storm Old Trafford Pitch
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Manchester United's clash with Liverpool on Sunday has been postponed after United fans stormed onto the Old Trafford pitch to
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sports
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Seplat’s Energy Transition Plan for National Growth Gets Nigeria Government’s Endorsement
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Seplat, Nigeria’s foremost indigenous oil & gas company has disclosed its readiness to champion the quest to improve Africa’s energy
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business
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Oracle Moves Headquarters to Texas from Silicon Valley
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Business software maker Oracle Corp said on Friday it was moving its corporate headquarters to Austin, Texas from Redwood City,
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tech
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Messi Scores Stunner, but Chile Grab 1-1 Draw Against Argentina at Copa America
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Argentina's Lionel Messi scored one of his trademark free-kicks in the first half, but Eduardo Vargas equalised for Chile to
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sports
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‘Squid Game’ Strikes Nerve in Debt-ridden South Korea
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“Squid Game,” a brutal Netflix survival drama about desperate adults competing in deadly children’s games for a chance to escape
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entertainment
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Health Officials Interrupt Brazil-Argentina World Cup Qualifier, Match Suspended
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A World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina was suspended after Brazilian health officials objected to the participation of three
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health
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Man City Restore Title Gap on Rivals With Comfortable Win Over Burnley
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Manchester City have restored a three-point gap at the top of the Premier League as they beat Burnley 2-0 for
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sports
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Lingard’s Brace Helps England Thrash Andorra
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England cruised to a comfortable 4-0 win over Andorra at Wembley on Sunday to extend their lead at the top
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sports
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Ajax Crowned Eredivisie Champions After Thumping Win Against Emmen
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Ajax were crowned Dutch league champions in emphatic style on Sunday following a 4-0 home thrashing of FC Emmen that
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sports
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Fury Brutally Stops Whyte to Retain Heavyweight Title, Vows to Retire
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WBC champion Tyson Fury produced a stunning one-punch stoppage in the sixth round to beat fellow Briton Dillian Whyte and
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sports
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Oil Prices Steady as Omicron Worries Linger
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Oil prices steadied on Tuesday after a sharp fall in the previous session as investors worried about the rapid spread
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business
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National Carrier, Nigeria Air, to Commence Operations April 2022
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Nigeria's proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air, is set to begin flight operations by April 2022. The new official airline would
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business
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US MasterChef Junior Star Dies Aged 14 from Rare Cancer
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MasterChef Junior star Ben Watkins has died aged 14 from a rare form of cancer, his family has confirmed. The
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health
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Fury Says Joshua Handled Loss to RuIz ‘Like a Man’
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Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua handled his stunning defeat to Andy Ruiz about as well as a professional could. Joshua
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sports
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Lewandowski Voted FIFA’s Player of the Year
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Poland and FC Bayern Munich striker, Robert Lewandowski, was last night named The Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2020 for
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sports
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Nigeria Considers Options on Shell’s Divestment Plan
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Nigeria’s federal government is weighing some options as discussions with Anglo-Dutch oil company, Shell Petroleum Development Company, begin over its
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business
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Chelsea 0-0 Man United: Blues Miss Top Four Chance With Goalless Draw
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Chelsea missed the chance to climb back into the Premier League’s top four after grinding out a goalless draw with
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sports
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Italian Prime Minister Draghi Resigns after Government Implodes
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The resignation increased the likelihood of early elections and a renewed period of uncertainty for Italy and Europe.Read more
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politics
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Obasanjo Expresses Regret in Appointing PDP Presidential Candidate Atiku as Vice President
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Former Nigeria President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday reminisced on his life and achievements both in the military and as
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politics
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Israel Must Be Taught a ‘Lesson’, Erdogan Tells Putin
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the international community should “give Israel a strong
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politics
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Chelsea Preparing to Formally Withdraw from European Super League – Sky Sports
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English Premiership side Chelsea are preparing documents to formally withdraw from the European Super League, Sky News is reporting. Owner
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sports
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APC’s Dogara, Babachir Lawal Meet PDP’s Wike in Port Harcourt
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Wike is currently at loggerheads with the presidential candidate of his party, Atiku Abubakar.Read more
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politics
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Pfizer Says Covid Booster May Offer Protection against Omicron
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Pfizer said Wednesday that a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine may offer important protection against the new omicron variant even
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health
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Nigeria: Pastor Bakare Says He May Consider Running for President in 2023
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The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Pastor Tunde Bakare on Friday canvassed for electronic voting in
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politics
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Investment in Education and Health Will Make Nigeria Successful, PWC Nigeria Chief Economist Says
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Nigeria will be very successful
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business
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Guinea Refuses to Allow Deposed President Conde to Leave the Country
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Guinea’s military leaders say they will not let deposed President Alpha Conde seek exile, after regional mediators attempted to mount
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politics
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Premier League Champions Liverpool Slip to Offer Man. United New Year’s Boost
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Liverpool were left frustrated by a host of missed chances as they drew 0-0 at Newcastle United to round off
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sports
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World Bank to Provide Scholarship to 152,000 Girls in Katsina State
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The World Bank through its Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project has concluded plans to give scholarships
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business
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INEC: Ekiti, Osun Elections Have Prepared Us Better for 2023
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Barely 24 hours after the suspension of voter registration, INEC disclaimed a site that claimed to be continuing with the
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politics
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Global Vaccine Coalition Plans 520m Jabs for Nigeria, Others in 2021
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Managing Director of the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX), a distribution scheme for the coronavirus jabs, Aurelia Nguyen, has said
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health
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UEFA Investigating Official Accused of Racism in PSG, Basaksehir Clash
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UEFA has started a disciplinary investigation after a match official was accused of using a racist term in the Champions
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sports
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I Was Removed Based on Rumours I Met With Atiku, Nigeria’s Former Chief Justice Onnoghen Says
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A former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen has called on the country's judges not to be discouraged by
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politics
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Nigeria Rejects Two Cargoes of Adulterated Petrol Imported from Belgium
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Following the circulation of adulterated petrol in Nigeria, which damaged vehicle engines last week, the federal government has turned back
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business
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Cautious Optimism Trails Research Finding on Efficacy of Cannabis against Covid
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Medical experts have advised that more time should be given for evaluation of the research study which identified cannabis compounds
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health
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Facebook Reverses News Ban in Australia
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Australia's government announced on Tuesday that Facebook agreed to lift its ban on Australians sharing news after a deal was
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tech
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Ohanaeze Condemns Nigeria’s Northern Governors Over Position on 2023 Presidency
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The dust generated from Monday’s statement by Nigeria’s northern governors as well as traditional rulers in the region that, zoning
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politics
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CDC Endorses Covid Booster Shots for Millions of Older Americans
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday endorsed booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans,
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health
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Messi Agrees Five-year Barcelona Contract, Takes Huge Pay Cut: ESPN
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Lionel Messi and Barcelona have reached an agreement for the forward to sign a new five-year deal with the Catalan
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sports
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Nigeria: APC Stakeholders Mull Soft-Landing for Displaced Chairman Buni
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Worried by the recent turn of events in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which witnessed a dramatic change of
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politics
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Pacquiao Files for President as Philippine Campaigning Starts
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International boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has formally filed his candidacy for president of the Philippines, as the country kicked off
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sports
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Goldman Sachs Forecasts Oil Prices to Surge to Nearly $140 in Weeks
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Consumers desperate for relief from the scourge of sky-high petrol prices won’t get it soon, if the latest forecast from
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business
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Nigeria: Soludo, Ozigbo, Ngige, Others Kick as Widespread Glitches Mar Anambra Election
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The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State, Prof. Charles Soludo; his counterpart in the
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politics
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Nigeria to Boost Crude Oil Production in Two Weeks by Reactivating Shut Oil Wells
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Nigeria's federal government will boost crude oil production through the reactivation of oil wells that were shut down due to
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business
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Hyundai in Early Talks with Apple Over Electric Vehicles
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South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co said on Friday it was in early, unspecified talks with Apple after a local Korean
|
business
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Nigeria Gets $200m World Bank Loan for Malaria Intervention
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The National Malaria Elimination Programme on Tuesday said the World Bank was providing $200 million loan to fund malaria intervention
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health
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With 11 Days to Election, Trump and Biden Clash on Pandemic in Civil Debate
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Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden renewed his attacks on President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic at Thursday’s final
|
politics
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Pinnick Restates NFF’s Support for Nigeria Pitch Awards
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President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, restated the Federation’s support and endorsement for the Nigeria Pitch
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sports
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Report: Growing Inflation Eroding Purchasing Power of Nigerians
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Most Nigerians are no longer able to afford major expenditure on discretionary or non-essential goods and services as inflation has
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business
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Nigeria: PDP Chairman Ayu Tells Sokoto Governor Tambuwal He’s the ‘Hero of the Convention’
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National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, on Sunday told the Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu
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politics
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Euro Super League Would Destroy English Premier League, Wenger Says
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Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said the main reason clubs on the continent are keen to establish a new
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sports
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Serie A: Sampdoria Defeat Inter Milan, End Conte’s Men Winning Streak
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Alexis Sanchez had a penalty saved as Inter Milan's attempt to keep pace with Serie A leaders AC Milan suffered
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sports
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Trump Lashes out at McConnell in Deepening Feud Between Top Republicans
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Former President Donald Trump lashed out at Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday, signalling a growing feud between the
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politics
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Qatar 2022: Women Referees to Feature for First Time in Men’s World Cup
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Women referees will make World Cup history this year by officiating games at a major men's tournament for the first
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sports
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Nigeria Not Dumping Ground for EU-Banned Chemicals, Says NAFDAC
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Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied reports that 40 per cent of the
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health
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Musk Says Tesla Needs to Cut Staff By 10%, Pauses All Hiring
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has a "super bad feeling" about the economy and wants to cut about 10% of jobs
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business
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Nigeria: Fewer Seats, High Exchange Rate Lead to Airfare Hike at Christmas
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Domestic airlines in Nigeria have increased their airfares owing to high volume of passenger traffic compared to airline seats in
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business
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Euro 2020: Lewandowski’s Superb Header Helps Poland Draw With Spain
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Spain were again haunted by their inability to finish off chances as they drew 1-1 with Poland on Saturday after
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sports
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