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Nigeria Arrests 2 Suspects in Global Cybercrime Sweep Tied to $2.4 Million Fraud

Nigerian authorities arrested two cybercrime suspects in an INTERPOL-coordinated operation, one linked to an investment scam that moved more than $2.4 million, the agency said.

Bandits Kill Newly Recruited Teacher, Driver and Son in Sokoto

KEY POINTS Suspected bandits have killed a newly recruited teacher, a driver and the driver’s five-year-old son in an ambush along the Gundumi-Isa road in Sokoto State. Three other people were reportedly injured, while another passenger remained missing after the attack on Wednesday. The...

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Six Defence Ministry Directors Kidnapped, Three Youths Killed in Nasarawa Attacks

Six Defence Ministry directors abducted and three youths killed in separate Nasarawa attacks as insecurity spreads across Nigeria.

FG Stops Planned 15% Import Duty on Petrol and Diesel

Federal Government suspends 15% import duty on petrol and diesel to keep fuel prices stable and maintain market supply.

Two Nigerians Dead, Two Rescued After Mediterranean Shipwreck

Two Nigerians were rescued while two others died after a migrant boat capsized off Libya, the IOM confirms.

Lagos to Begin Eight-Month Lekki–Ajah Road Rehabilitation

Lagos begins an eight-month Lekki–Ajah road rehabilitation to improve traffic flow and enhance road infrastructure across the corridor.

Nigeria Reverses Mother-Tongue Policy, Adopts English for Schools

Nigeria ends its mother-tongue education policy as English becomes the official language of instruction across all school levels.

Defence Minister Says No Punishment for Soldier on Lawful Duty

Defence Minister Mohammad Badaru says soldiers on lawful duty will not face punishment, pledging stronger troop welfare and modernisation efforts.

Civil Defence Board Urges Early Login For CBT

The Civil Defence Board directs shortlisted candidates to log in 30 minutes before their scheduled CBT to ensure a smooth online recruitment test

Dangote’s Fortune Slips Below $30 Billion as Cement Shares Fall

Dangote’s wealth dips below $30 billion as cement shares fall on investor caution and Nigeria’s new capital gains tax.

Nigeria Bans Sachet Alcohol and Small Bottles to Curb Abuse

Nigeria bans sachet and small-bottle alcohol. Enforcement begins January 2026 to reduce misuse and protect public health.

Protest Erupts in Katsina as Bandit Attacks Leave 30 Abducted in One Week

Residents protest in Katsina after bandit attacks kill one and abduct more than 30 despite peace deal promises.

Nigeria Data Economy: Who Owns the Country’s Digital Wealth?

Nigeria’s data economy is booming—but who really owns the country’s digital wealth and profits from it?

Nigeria’s Local Rice Policy: Revolution or Illusion?

Nigeria’s local rice policy holds promise, but productivity issues and value‑chain gaps raise questions about whether real transformation is happening.

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Nigeria Arrests 2 Suspects in Global Cybercrime Sweep Tied to $2.4 Million Fraud

Nigerian authorities arrested two cybercrime suspects in an INTERPOL-coordinated operation, one linked to an investment scam that moved more than $2.4 million, the agency said.

Bandits Kill Newly Recruited Teacher, Driver and Son in Sokoto

KEY POINTS Suspected bandits have killed a newly recruited teacher, a driver and the...

Atiku presses INEC to publish 103m voters’ register as 2027 nears

Atiku says INEC’s online display of its 103 million voter register was blank from Oct. 9 to 15, and wants the list published now.

One Dead, Three Rescued in Lagos Building Collapse

KEY POINTS One person has died and three others have been injured after a...