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Wellington Clinics denies involvement in alleged kidney transplant deal
Top StoryNigeria

Wellington Clinics denies involvement in alleged kidney transplant deal

1 Sept 2026, 11:38 pm

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Lassa fever deaths hit 252 as Nigeria records 14 new cases
Nigeria

Lassa fever deaths hit 252 as Nigeria records 14 new cases

1 Sept 2026, 11:13 pmRead
Gov Lawal speaks at 2026 CEO Forum on unlocking investments in Zamfara
Nigeria

Gov Lawal speaks at 2026 CEO Forum on unlocking investments in Zamfara

1 Sept 2026, 10:47 pmRead
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Nigeria

Edo PDP, AAU mourn Orbih’s demise

1 Sept 2026, 10:31 pmRead
Lawyers disagree on service of Atiku’s suit against Tinubu’s eligibility for 2027 poll
Nigeria

Lawyers disagree on service of Atiku’s suit against Tinubu’s eligibility for 2027 poll

1 Sept 2026, 09:45 pmRead
What Nigerian law says about Tinubu’s vacation in Europe, transfer of power to Shettima
Nigeria

What Nigerian law says about Tinubu’s vacation in Europe, transfer of power to Shettima

1 Sept 2026, 09:35 pmRead
Obi meets Canadian High Commissioner to strengthen ties ahead of elections
Nigeria

Obi meets Canadian High Commissioner to strengthen ties ahead of elections

1 Sept 2026, 09:28 pmRead
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Nigeria

You’re a trusted ally, patriot,  Tinubu hails Shettima @60

1 Sept 2026, 09:17 pmRead
NAPTIP rescues 3,000 victims, says human trafficking migrating to digital space
Nigeria

NAPTIP rescues 3,000 victims, says human trafficking migrating to digital space

1 Sept 2026, 09:09 pmRead
Killings shock: Police kill at least 3 Kenyans per day
Kenya

Killings shock: Police kill at least 3 Kenyans per day

1 Sept 2026, 09:00 pmRead
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Nigeria

Don’t discuss Atiku’s ‘NYSC certificate forgery’ suit against Tinubu in media  —  Judge warns lawyers

1 Sept 2026, 08:52 pmRead
Police hunt stock thief after costly sheep slaughter in Free State
South Africa

Police hunt stock thief after costly sheep slaughter in Free State

1 Sept 2026, 08:33 pmRead
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Nigeria

Transfer deadline day: Major deals already completed across Europe

1 Sept 2026, 08:27 pmRead
From Foundation to Frontier: The Namadi chapter in Jigawa’s 35-year evolution, By Muttaka Gujungu
Nigeria

From Foundation to Frontier: The Namadi chapter in Jigawa’s 35-year evolution, By Muttaka Gujungu

1 Sept 2026, 08:19 pmRead
Guinea-Bissau referendum nods to expansion of presidential powers
Pan-Africa

Guinea-Bissau referendum nods to expansion of presidential powers

1 Sept 2026, 08:04 pmRead
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Nigeria

2027: INEC denies replacing NDC candidates with unathorised names

1 Sept 2026, 08:01 pmRead
Dotun: The relentless storyteller, now the story told, By Semiu Okanlawon
Nigeria

Dotun: The relentless storyteller, now the story told, By Semiu Okanlawon

1 Sept 2026, 07:59 pmRead
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Nigeria

Another Nollywood actor Atinuke Kareem dies after battle with cancer

1 Sept 2026, 07:45 pmRead
Standard Group's Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich abducted
Kenya

Standard Group's Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich abducted

1 Sept 2026, 07:43 pmRead
Pirates rout Kruger United to move three points clear of Sundowns
South Africa

Pirates rout Kruger United to move three points clear of Sundowns

1 Sept 2026, 07:33 pmRead
Mbuthuma nets brace as Orlando Pirates rout Kruger United
South Africa

Mbuthuma nets brace as Orlando Pirates rout Kruger United

1 Sept 2026, 07:33 pmRead
Hakainde Hichilema returns as Zambia’s president following disputed vote
Pan-Africa

Hakainde Hichilema returns as Zambia’s president following disputed vote

1 Sept 2026, 07:24 pmRead
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Nigeria

No criminal FBI record against Tinubu – Reno Omokri

1 Sept 2026, 07:21 pmRead
Senegal and IMF agree new $2.2 billion loan programme
Pan-Africa

Senegal and IMF agree new $2.2 billion loan programme

1 Sept 2026, 07:21 pmRead
Abia-MTN Partnership: 77% of new telecoms sites now operational – Official
Nigeria

Abia-MTN Partnership: 77% of new telecoms sites now operational – Official

1 Sept 2026, 07:20 pmRead
Guterres urges global institutions to reflect changing world order
South Africa

Guterres urges global institutions to reflect changing world order

1 Sept 2026, 07:19 pmRead
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Nigeria

UK-based Nigerian, Kola jailed after falling asleep at wheel, killing man

1 Sept 2026, 07:14 pmRead
eThekwini Mayor urges councillors to help tackle billing issues
South Africa

eThekwini Mayor urges councillors to help tackle billing issues

1 Sept 2026, 07:12 pmRead
Expert witness to testify on Ntuli cellphone records in Meyiwa trial
South Africa

Expert witness to testify on Ntuli cellphone records in Meyiwa trial

1 Sept 2026, 07:08 pmRead
Commission criticises Lebeya over failure to act on cocaine probe
South Africa

Commission criticises Lebeya over failure to act on cocaine probe

1 Sept 2026, 07:04 pmRead
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Nigeria

2027: Turaki-led PDP endorses G100’s move to challenge Tinubu

1 Sept 2026, 07:04 pmRead
‘Sharp increase in diesel driven by export restrictions from Russia’
South Africa

‘Sharp increase in diesel driven by export restrictions from Russia’

1 Sept 2026, 07:03 pmRead
Knorr marks World Jollof Day 2026 with one-of-a-kind “TurnUpForJollof” Celebration
Nigeria

Knorr marks World Jollof Day 2026 with one-of-a-kind “TurnUpForJollof” Celebration

1 Sept 2026, 07:00 pmRead
2027: Otti urges greater unity among LP stakeholders
Nigeria

2027: Otti urges greater unity among LP stakeholders

1 Sept 2026, 07:00 pmRead
Sekhukhune United axe Kaze, appoint Zothwane as new coach
South Africa

Sekhukhune United axe Kaze, appoint Zothwane as new coach

1 Sept 2026, 06:56 pmRead
Afrilition and the realisation of the human promise, By Adéwálé Àjàdí
Nigeria

Afrilition and the realisation of the human promise, By Adéwálé Àjàdí

1 Sept 2026, 06:50 pmRead
GS
Nigeria

Lassa fever cases rise to 1,035, deaths hit 252 – NCDC

1 Sept 2026, 06:47 pmRead
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Nigeria

Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions

1 Sept 2026, 06:41 pmRead
US urges G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on China
South Africa

US urges G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on China

1 Sept 2026, 06:41 pmRead
Oborevwori urges Army to site 83 division HQ in Delta
Nigeria
2 sources

Oborevwori urges Army to site 83 division HQ in Delta

1 Sept 2026, 06:40 pmRead
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Nigeria

Tinubu doing better than Buhari, North benefiting — Northern Christians

1 Sept 2026, 06:40 pmRead
Daily Lotto results: Tuesday, 1 September 2026
South Africa

Daily Lotto results: Tuesday, 1 September 2026

1 Sept 2026, 06:40 pmRead
Oil prices jump 4% as fresh US-Iran fighting stokes supply fears
South Africa

Oil prices jump 4% as fresh US-Iran fighting stokes supply fears

1 Sept 2026, 06:38 pmRead
GS
Nigeria

Africa needs $200bn yearly energy investment — IPPG

1 Sept 2026, 06:37 pmRead
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Nigeria

Bank of America VP dies after stabbing in New York’s Times Square

1 Sept 2026, 06:36 pmRead
Police probe Borno commissioner, Kuje chairman over 2027 comments
Nigeria

Police probe Borno commissioner, Kuje chairman over 2027 comments

1 Sept 2026, 06:35 pmRead
Akpabio’s longtime supporter alleges neglect, exclusion from political appointments
Nigeria

Akpabio’s longtime supporter alleges neglect, exclusion from political appointments

1 Sept 2026, 06:22 pmRead
PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results: Tuesday, 1 September 2026 [WATCH]
South Africa

PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results: Tuesday, 1 September 2026 [WATCH]

1 Sept 2026, 06:20 pmRead
Proteas move closer to T20 Tri-Series final after Zimbabwe win
South Africa

Proteas move closer to T20 Tri-Series final after Zimbabwe win

1 Sept 2026, 06:17 pmRead
Witness in Booysen trial says he collected drugs, money for 27s gang
South Africa

Witness in Booysen trial says he collected drugs, money for 27s gang

1 Sept 2026, 06:14 pmRead