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Nigerian billionaire and Heirs Holdings Chairman Tony Elumelu has met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris as African and French business leaders gathered for the Africa France Impact Coalition Dinner at the Élysée Palace.

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Families of the 20 prospective NYSC members abducted in Imo State have spoken out as the kidnappers reportedly slash their ransom demand from ₦1 billion to ₦100 million.

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More than 50 children have reportedly died from suspected diphtheria complications in parts of Sokoto State.

The development comes days after Sokoto authorities placed schools on heightened surveillance over diphtheria concerns.

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President Bola Tinubu has declared that his administration will not simply manage poverty but “defeat it”, as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence anniversary.

Will Nigerians actually feel this promised prosperity?

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🇳🇬 NIMC REACHES 142 MILLION IDENTITIES

Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says 142 million people are now in the National Identity Database, as the country pushes towards a unified digital identity.
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Minister of Works David Umahi has criticised the way Peter Obi is portrayed by his supporters, saying presenting Obi as an “angel” makes other politicians appear less credible.

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Police in Benue have clarified that Dr Jonah Ogbaji, a hospital chief medical director in Makurdi, was arrested by an Abuja-based squad, rather than abducted as initially feared.

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Nigeria has just recorded a major milestone in healthcare as surgeons at Redeemer’s Health Village remotely operated on a patient in Abuja from Ogun State, using tele-robotic technology.

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Dangote Group President and CEO Aliko Dangote has reacted to the viral jokes by Nigerians who recently bought shares in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and jokingly declared themselves his new business partners.

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APC National Chairman celebrates First Lady Remi Tinubu on her birthday, praising her contributions and describing her as a mother figure to Nigerians.

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A Nigerian man has gone viral after showcasing a tiny electric keke designed to be carried around when traffic brings Lagos to a standstill.

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“I don’t think a son would have done better than these three daughters.” — Aliko Dangote

Aliko Dangote has responded to questions about whether he still hopes to have a male child to carry on his family name and legacy.

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I’m sorry, Daddy” — Desmond Elliot Kneels Before Femi Gbajabiamila

Desmond Elliot has publicly apologised to Femi Gbajabiamila following the political fallout that surrounded the recent APC primary election in Surulere.

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Aliko Dangote says the upcoming IPO of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is being designed so that ordinary Nigerians with a BVN can participate and own shares in the refinery.

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Things got heated on ARISE News after Prof. Femi Otubanjo argued that Peter Obi’s “flat” delivery and lack of oratorical power weaken his presidential campaign.

Then Rufai Oseni asked the question many viewers were waiting for:
“Does Tinubu have the power of oratory?”

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ARISETV discontinues its interview with Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, after his refusal to answer questions from Rufai Oseni.

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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has empowered 250 indigenes of Ohafia, Abia State, with NASENI cookstoves, home solar solutions and other initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods and supporting sustainable development.

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Dangote Refinery expands its free fuel delivery programme to Kano, Imo and nearly 10 more states.

Sanwo-Olu gets a key role in Tinubu’s re-election campaign, appointed APC Zonal Campaign Coordinator for the South-West.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY? 📰👀

Here are some of the biggest stories still making headlines today👇

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ALAT hits ₦31.9 trillion in transactions as Wema Bank’s digital banking platform continues to make waves.

FAAN resolves Bolt’s operational issues at Nigerian airports and thanks passengers for their patience.