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Anambra Government Orders Residents to Repaint Buildings or Face Penalties
Anambra has ordered property owners to repaint buildings by July 1 or face sanctions. The…
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NYSC Relocates Corps Members from Troubled Areas in Benue to Ensure Safety
NYSC has relocated corps members from Yelwata and Daudu to Makurdi over rising violence in…
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Senate Vows to Monitor Rivers State’s ₦1.48 Trillion Budget Under Emergency Rule
The Senate has vowed strict oversight of Rivers State’s ₦1.48 trillion emergency 2025 budget. Lawmakers…
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Onitsha Drug Market Traders Sue NAFDAC Over Market Closure, Seek ₦100 Billion Compensation
Traders at Onitsha’s drug market have sued NAFDAC and other agencies over a forceful shutdown.…
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FCT High Court Grants Senator Natasha Bail, Sets Conditions Ahead of Trial
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been granted ₦150 million bail by an FCT High Court. She…
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INEC Denies Registering New Parties Ahead of 2027, Insists Due Process Must Be Followed
INEC has dismissed claims of new party registrations, insisting only 19 parties remain valid. It…
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EFCC Chairman Vows to Return Recovered Assets to Nigerians
EFCC says recovered assets must serve public good, not end up in private hands again.…
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Senate Gives NNPCL Seven Days to Explain Missing N210 Trillion
Senate gives NNPCL one week to explain missing N210 trillion in unaudited financial records. Lawmakers…
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Customs Intercepts 1,433 Live Cartridges, Five Dane Guns in Ogun State
Customs officers in Ogun seized over 1,400 live cartridges and multiple guns during anti-smuggling operations.…
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Troops Repel Boko Haram, ISWAP Attack on Lake Chad Naval Base
Nigerian troops stopped Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters from attacking a naval base near Lake…
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Foreign Affairs Minister Warns U.S. Travel Ban Could Harm West Africa’s Economy
Nigeria warns the U.S. that a visa ban could hurt trade and peace in West…
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Oyo Government Approves Over ₦63 Billion for Government House Renovation
Oyo government has approved over ₦63 billion to renovate its outdated Government House in Ibadan.…
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Peter Obi: Tinubu’s Benue Visit Felt Like Celebration, Not Condolence
Peter Obi has condemned President Tinubu’s visit to Benue, calling it a show of misplaced…
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Tinubu Orders Arrest of Benue Killers, Urges Alia to Form Peace Committee
President Tinubu has directed security agencies to arrest those responsible for the killings in Benue…
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EFCC Arrests Former Plateau Speaker, 14 Ex-Lawmakers Over Alleged N2.5bn Fraud
A former Plateau Speaker and 14 lawmakers have been arrested for alleged fraud and corruption…
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Nigerian National Arrested in Bengaluru for Alleged Drug Peddling, ₹1.2 Crore Worth of Narcotics Seized
Indian police have arrested a Nigerian man, Chukuwuma, for allegedly running a decade-long drug ring.…
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FCT Police Arrest Second Suspect Linked to String of High-Profile Kidnappings in Abuja
Police in Abuja have arrested a second suspect linked to recent high-profile kidnappings in the…
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Security Forces Rescue Four Abducted Youths in Zamfara Joint Operation
Four abducted youths in Zamfara have been rescued after a joint security operation in Zurmi.…
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Allegations Mount Against James Adama Over Targeted Harassment of Young Nigerians
James Adama is facing backlash for allegedly helping police silence outspoken youths online. Rights groups…
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President Tinubu Visits Benue Victims at Teaching Hospital (Photos)
President Tinubu is in Benue to visit victims of a recent deadly attack in Yelewata.…
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Tinubu Arrives Benue for Condolence Visit Over Deadly Attacks (Video)
President Tinubu arrived in Makurdi on Wednesday to console grieving families after brutal killings. His…
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Pharmacists Petition Tinubu Over Medical Monopoly
Pharmacists petition Tinubu, reject decades of medical dominance in health, education sectors. ACPN demands equal…
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American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Unconditional Release
American Igbo veterans urge Kanu’s release, slam rights abuses and global silence over detention. Group…
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Senate Inaugurates Panel to Establish South-West Development Commission
Senate committee starts work on South-West development, promises to fix key roads fast. Leaders urge…
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Ondo, Czech Republic Forge Strategic Economic, Tech Partnership
Ondo partners Czech Republic to boost trade, tech exchange, and attract global investments. Governor Aiyedatiwa…
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Ohanaeze Youths Disown Resignation Call Against Enugu Governor
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youths disown fake member over call for Governor Mbah’s resignation in Enugu. Group…
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NAF Deploys More Aircraft to North-Central to Strengthen Ongoing Security Operations
NAF boosts operations in North-Central with new aircraft to fight rising regional insecurity. Air Chief…
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Customs Denies Extortion, Says N1m Collected from Returnee Was Legal Duty Payment
Nigeria Customs defends officers after returnee alleges N1m extortion at Lagos airport. Agency says payment…
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Senate Delegation to Join President Tinubu on Benue Condolence Visit Amid Security Concerns
Tinubu to visit Benue with senators as deadly attacks leave communities mourning and displaced. Senate…
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FG Approves Emergency Evacuation of Nigerians in Israel and Iran Amid Escalating Conflict
Nigeria launches emergency evacuation as conflict between Israel and Iran threatens civilian safety abroad. Foreign…
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Soludo Approves ₦9.6bn for Road Repairs, Erosion Control in Anambra
Anambra has approved over ₦9.6 billion for road upgrades and erosion control projects. Soludo’s government…
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Dr. Bosun Tijani Elected Vice Chair of ITU Council
A new chapter in global digital leadership began as Dr. Bosun Tijani earned a top…
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NBA Lagos Law Week 2025 Opens with Renewed Call for Ethics and Innovation in Legal Practice
Legal minds gathered in Lagos to chart a bold, ethical, and tech-aware future for law.…
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Japa Crisis: Obasanjo Calls for Urgent Healthcare Reforms
Obasanjo calls on leaders to retain health workers with better pay, welfare, and support. Warns…
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Tinubu Demands Urgent Constitutional Reform Amid Insecurity Crisis
President Tinubu says Nigeria must embrace state police to tackle rising insecurity nationwide. Calls grow…
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Benue Government Declares Public Holiday for Tinubu’s Visit
Benue declares June 18 a public holiday ahead of President Tinubu’s symbolic condolence visit. Citizens…
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Court Grants Emefiele N2bn Bail Over Alleged Fraud Involving 753 Duplexes
Court grants Emefiele N2bn bail over fraud charges linked to 753 duplexes in Abuja. EFCC…
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Ondo State Oil Producing Areas to Get N33.8 Billion Boost
Aiyedatiwa approves record N33.8bn for OSOPADEC, vows to transform oil-producing communities. New board tasked with…
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UAD Demands Tinubu, Alia Resign Over Benue Killings
UAD demands resignations of Tinubu and Alia over Benue killings, slams slow crisis response. Group…
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Lagos Assembly Summons Uber, Bolt, Others Over Drivers’ Welfare Complaints
Lagos Assembly summons Uber, Bolt, Indrive, Rida, and LagRide over driver welfare complaints. Hearing will…
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