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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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Ooni’s Camp Dismisses Alaafin Ultimatum as Empty Threat

Ooni’s camp dismisses the Alaafin ultimatum as an empty threat, framing it as a relic of Yoruba monarchy’s fading influence.
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Bandit Leader Bello Turji Signals Willingness to Lay Down Arms

Bello Turji signals willingness to surrender, but military denial raises doubts over Zamfara peace talks and fragile reconciliation efforts
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Ex-NNPCL Spokesman Urges Tax Relief for Media

Femi Soneye urges government to provide tax relief and subsidies to sustain Nigerian media houses amid rising economic pressures.
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Nenadi Usman Unveils Reform Agenda for Labour Party

Nenadi Usman unveils Labour Party reforms to rebuild internal structures, strengthen grassroots ties, and reposition the party ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
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PenCom Blacklists Seven Mortgage Banks Over Housing Loan Breach

PenCom bars seven mortgage banks from Nigeria’s pension-backed housing loan scheme over compliance failures in equity contribution approvals
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Oyebanji Reinstates Olatunbosun as Information Commissioner

Oyebanji recalls Olatunbosun as information commissioner in Ekiti, a week after cabinet dissolution, signaling stability and continuity in governance.
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Ogun Urban Planners Warn of Strain from Population Boom

Ogun faces a population boom that outpaces infrastructure, leaving planners worried about strained towns, worsening traffic, and growing risks of urban collapse.
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UN Ranks Nigeria 8th in Africa on Industrialisation Index

According to the UN Industrialisation Index, Nigeria is the 8th most industrialized country in Africa. Experts say that reforms in the oil and gas sectors are needed to boost manufacturing growth.
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Shipping Snag Delays Dangote’s 4,000 CNG Truck Rollout

Dangote’s CNG truck rollout has been delayed by shipping bottlenecks from China, forcing a staggered delivery and sparking industry-wide negotiations
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Umahi Says South-East Governors Back Tinubu in 2027

David Umahi insists all South-East governors support Tinubu’s 2027 bid, while positioning himself for the presidency when it rotates to the region.
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Rescued Nigerians Recount Sexual Abuse by Chinese Employers in CAR

KEY POINTS Rescued Nigerians recount sexual abuse ordeal in CAR. Government agencies coordinated rescue...
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Nigeria to Roll Out Interest-Free Loans for Farmers, Businesses

Nigeria’s Federal Government says it will start disbursing interest-free loans of up to N100,000 to smallholder farmers and businesses under the GEEP FarmerMoni scheme before the end of 2025.
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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.