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“I’ll be coming home at 2 or 3am… because I just had to be at that music event.” Meet Kadijat Salawudeen, as she reflects on the late nights, the hustle, and the visibility it takes to build a name in the music industry. She shares why being seen is just as important as being
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At least 169 people were killed and buried in a mass grave after a deadly attack in Abiemnom, Ruweng Administrative Area of South Sudan. Officials say the victims included women and children, with about 50 others injured. The death toll may rise as searches continue. The
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The Federal Road Safety Corps has intensified enforcement operations and public sensitisation campaigns nationwide to address the growing menace of commercial drivers stopping indiscriminately to pick up passengers, a practice authorities say continues to endanger pedestrians and
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FRSC intensifies crackdown on reckless commercial drivers stopping indiscriminately for passengers, warning that roadside pickups contribute to accidents and traffic obstruction.
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Nigeria is set to receive Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention drug described as a major breakthrough in the global fight against the virus, following regulatory clearance for its introduction into the country. https://t.co/uIbda4gJh3
#HIV #PreventionDrug #Nigeria
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Nigeria prepares to roll out Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection approved by NAFDAC, following 100% effectiveness in clinical trials.
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission told the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory that electronic equipment allegedly capable of intercepting telephone communications and classified security documents were recovered from the Abuja
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ICPC seizes alleged surveillance equipment from the residence of Nasir El-Rufai amid expanding corruption probe.
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The Abia State Government has launched the full implementation of a cashless payment system for its Green Shuttle Bus Service with the introduction of the Abia Connect Card, a move aimed at modernising public transportation and improving service delivery across the state.
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Abia State Governor Alex Otti launches a cashless transport system with the Abia Connect Card, offering free cards to modernise public transportation.
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Prominent Islamic cleric from Plateau State, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, has strongly opposed the federal government’s plan to create a state police to support existing security agencies in tackling insecurity. https://t.co/Un3QJHN9yk
#SheikhJingir #StatePolice
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Prominent Islamic cleric from Plateau State, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, has strongly opposed the federal government’s plan to create a state police to
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has reported that integrating smart technologies like drones, TMC cameras, and GPS-equipped patrol vehicles has improved road safety across Lagos State. https://t.co/ObmLITVABh
#LASTMA
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has reported that integrating smart technologies like drones, TMC cameras, and GPS-equipped patrol vehicles
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The Independent National Electoral Commission says it will conduct a mock presidential election before the 2027 general elections to test its technology and avoid the technical problems that marred the 2023 polls. https://t.co/5ENRJc7JL6
#INEC #MockElection
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INEC announces plans for a nationwide mock presidential election to test result transmission infrastructure and prevent technical failures in 2027 polls.
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Motorists faced long delays on Sunday, the 1st of March, 2026, after the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria began full cashless payment at the entry gates of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. https://t.co/X16l30r478
#FAAN #Abuja
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Motorists faced long delays on Sunday, the 1st of March, 2026, after the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria began full cashless payment at the entry
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Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has taken a swipe at controversial cleric, Ahmad Gumi, over his reaction to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Adeyanju claimed Gumi, whom he labelled a terrorist sympathizer, was in mourning. https://t.co/Dxbb1f48KT
#DejiAdeyanju
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Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has taken a swipe at controversial cleric, Ahmad Gumi, over his reaction to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali
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The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission has admitted the commission may not deliver a flawless election in 2027, particularly regarding electronic transmission of results, but insists it will be the best election Nigeria has ever conducted.
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INEC Chairman Amupitan says 2027 election will be Nigeria's best yet but admits commission cannot guarantee 100% perfection on result transmission.
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🔥 Top 10 Stories Nigerians Are Talking About – March 2, 2026. 1. ‘Nigeria Doesn’t Value Life’: Kidnap Survivor’s Explosive Claims Rock Security Agencies === https://t.co/VXB3UUEfOv 2. Gunmen Abduct Ex-Ebonyi Deputy Gov’s Father Amid Security Surge === https://t.co/kOKC6tHi3z 3.
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One year after surviving a brutal abduction that left him with a bullet lodged in his body for 12 days, the National Youth President of Afenifere, Eniola Ojajuni, has broken his silence — and his allegations are capable of shaking the nation. https://t.co/VXB3UUENE3
#Nigeria
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One year after surviving a brutal abduction that left him with a bullet lodged in his body for 12 days, the National Youth President of Afenifere, Eniola
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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has said his recent trips to President Bola Tinubu and a large-scale agricultural facility in Nasarawa were part of efforts to widen the state’s development drive. https://t.co/ddoqB6N3eq
#UmoEno #AkwaIbom #Tinubu #Nasarawa
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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has said his recent trips to President Bola Tinubu and a large-scale agricultural facility in Nasarawa were part of
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Prominent Nigerian Islamic scholar Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gumi, widely known as Sheikh Gumi, has described the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as “a lucky soul” who died fighting for justice, predicting that his death would spark transformation across the global Muslim
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Sheikh Gumi describes late Iranian leader Khamenei as lucky soul who died in jihad, warns his killers and predicts change in Muslim world.
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed several senior ISWAP commanders, including Saddam and Saleh Garin Kago, in a precision air strike on terrorist hideouts in the Sambisa forest area of Borno state. https://t.co/SaIqwAVxCB
#NigerianAirforce #ISWAP #SambisaForest
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed several senior ISWAP commanders, including Saddam and Saleh Garin Kago, in a precision air strike on terrorist
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Panic gripped residents of Aiyetoro in Epe area of Lagos State on Sunday morning after a fatal road crash claimed one life and left three others critically injured. https://t.co/JBxetHH1YZ
#Epe #Lagos #Accident
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Panic gripped residents of Aiyetoro in Epe area of Lagos State on Sunday morning after a fatal road crash claimed one life and left three others
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Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi delivered an impressive performance on Sunday, scoring a stunning goal to help Fulham F.C. secure a 2–1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur F.C. in an entertaining Premier League clash. https://t.co/oTnVOrW5Kg
#Iwobi #Fulham
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Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi delivered an impressive performance on Sunday, secure a 2–1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
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The Nigeria Police Force has ordered heightened security measures across the country following escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning that Nigeria will not be allowed to become a battleground for foreign conflicts. https://t.co/nYE4rdcJEE
#MiddleEast #Nigeria #Police
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Nigeria Police order heightened security nationwide as Middle East tensions rise, warning foreign conflicts must not spill into the country.
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President of the United States, Donald Trump, on Sunday claimed that 48 Iranian leaders had been killed in ongoing US-Israeli bombardments on Iran, describing the military offensive as “very positive.” https://t.co/PgkO4kmMVN
#Trump #US #IranWar #Iran
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US President Donald Trump claims 48 Iranian leaders were killed in joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, as CENTCOM confirms American casualties and escalating tensions in the region.
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