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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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Nigeria’s Urban Transport Makeover: Cities Turn to Sustainability to Tame Gridlock

KEY POINTS Nigerian cities like Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt are adopting electric buses,...
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Court Sentences Ex-PDP Chair’s Son to 14 Years for Fraud

A Lagos court sentenced Mamman Ali and Christian Taylor to 14 years for N2.2 billion fuel subsidy fraud after a 13-year trial.
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U.S. Halts New Student Visa Interviews Amid Security Review

U.S. suspends new student visa interviews, affecting Nigerian applicants as social media vetting rules expand.
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Six Nigerian Communities Forge Their Own Paths Amid Government Neglect

KEY POINTS Six Nigerian communities leverage cooperative farming, digital innovation, and traditional governance to...
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From TikTok to Deepfakes: How Social Media Redefined Nigeria’s Political Battleground in 2024

KEY POINTS Nigerian youth leveraged TikTok, memes, and crowdfunding to demand political accountability, forcing...
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Diploma or Die Trying: The Mental Cost of Surviving Nigeria’s Broken School System

This article explores the mental cost of Nigeria’s broken school system and offers solutions to reduce stress and improve students’ success
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NDLEA,UK’s HOIO Sign MoU to Strengthen Fight Against Drugs

The NDLEA and HOIO have signed a new agreement to increase cooperation, weaken drug trafficking groups and strengthen responses to illegal drug trading.
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South-South States Step Up Flood Response Amid NiMet Warning

Edo, Delta, and Bayelsa ramp up flood response plans to protect lives and property amid NiMet's heavy rainfall prediction.
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Saudi Arabia Deports Sheikh Gumi, Bars Him from Performing 2025 Hajj

KEY POINTS Saudi Arabia barred Nigerian cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi from performing Hajj and...
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Still Out of Reach: Why Solar Power Remains an Unaffordable Dream for Nigeria’s Poor

KEY POINTS Solar energy in Nigeria remains unaffordable for many low-income households due to...
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Behind the Marble Floors: The Hidden Exploitation Fueling Abuja’s Luxury Real Estate Boom

KEY POINTS Abuja’s luxury real estate boom relies on exploited labor, with underpaid migrant...
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The ‘Japa’ Alternative: 5 High-Demand Remote Jobs Helping Nigerians Earn in Dollars Without Leaving Home

KEY POINTS Remote work offers Nigerians a viable alternative to emigration, with roles in...
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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.