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Court Clears Woman, Company of N22.9bn Money Laundering Charges Linked to Dasuki

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja acquitted Isabella Mimie Oshodin and her company of N22.9bn money laundering charges. The court ruled that prosecutors failed to prove the funds were illicit or that Oshodin knew of any illegality. The case weakened due to...
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Nigeria Immigration Service Suspends Officers Over Alleged Extortion at Lagos–Seme Border

K KEY POINTS Senior immigration officers at the Lagos–Seme border were suspended over alleged extortion of travellers. The Comptroller-General ordered a probe and vowed disciplinary action against culpable personnel. NIS reaffirmed commitment to professionalism and urged the public to report misconduct through official channels. The Nigeria...

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Nyanya Bombing Victims Still Await Justice After 11 Years

Nyanya bombing victims await justice 11 years later as repeated trial delays highlight failures in Nigeria’s terrorism case system.
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Breaking: CBN Cuts Monetary Policy Rate to 27% Amid Inflation Concerns

CBN lowers benchmark interest rate to 27 percent, signaling a potential shift in monetary policy amid easing inflation concerns.
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US Mission to Bar Visas for Corrupt Nigerians

The US warns corrupt Nigerian officials face visa bans, while Reform UK sets out plans to abolish permanent settlement rights for migrants
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Nigeria’s GDP Grows 4.23% in Q2, Surpassing Forecasts

Nigeria’s GDP grows by 4.23% in Q2 2023, exceeding expectations, with agriculture and services leading the charge.
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WTO’s Okonjo-Iweala Says Nigeria Can Lead Africa’s Trade Era

WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says Nigeria can lead Africa’s trade if it cuts logistics costs, boosts payments and invests in value addition.
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Miners Clash in Kebbi, Government Imposes Curfew

Clashes between rival miners in Kebbi lead to fatalities, prompting a curfew as the government struggles to contain rising violence over gold deposits.
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Bulk Fuel Buyers Shift To Dangote Direct Supply

Dangote refinery’s free delivery scheme disrupts contracts, lowers petrol prices, and shifts fuel distribution power away from transport owners
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Bandit Leader Warns Security Crackdown Will Worsen Katsina Crisis

Bandit leader warns Katsina crisis will worsen if security raids continue; nine LGAs sign fragile peace pacts.
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Maggi’s Grip on Taste Sparks Debate on Power

Stephanie Shaakaa draws parallels between Maggi’s dominance and governance in Nigeria, highlighting women empowerment as a tool for change.
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Lagos Ride-Hailing Platform Expands With 100 Electric Vehicles

LagRide expands with 100 EVs, boosting Lagos transport expansion and offering commuters cleaner rides while supporting the city’s green mobility goals
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How Fake Drugs Online Leave Nigerians Blind, Sick, and Dying

Fake drugs on social media fuel blindness, kidney failure, and deaths in Nigeria as experts urge urgent crackdown on online sales.
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Nigerian Man Charged in $235,000 U.S. University Fraud

A Nigerian man indicted in university fraud faces extradition after U.S. prosecutors allege he stole $235,000 through email compromise
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Court Clears Woman, Company of N22.9bn Money Laundering Charges Linked to Dasuki

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja acquitted Isabella Mimie Oshodin and her...
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Nigeria Immigration Service Suspends Officers Over Alleged Extortion at Lagos–Seme Border

K KEY POINTS Senior immigration officers at the Lagos–Seme border were suspended over alleged extortion...
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FG revokes passports of Nigerians who renounce citizenship

Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Saturday ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately execute a Nigerian passport withdrawal for citizens who have formally renounced their citizenship.
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US enforces visa bans on religious freedom violators

The United States has activated religious freedom visa restrictions against individuals who violate international religious liberty, with Principal Advisor for Global Religious Freedom Mark Walker confirming Friday that enforcement is already underway.