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Suspected Boko Haram terrorists kill 15 farmers gathering firewood in Borno’s Marte area, three still missing

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed 15 farmers working their fields and gathering firewood in Marte, Borno State, with police searching for three still missing.

N50 million each: Families of 19 abducted NYSC graduates face N950 million ransom demand

Kidnappers are demanding N950 million, or N50 million each, for 19 prospective corps members abducted on the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State on Thursday.

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High Cost of Elections: Nigeria Spends Nearly N1tn on Seven Polls in 24 years

Nigeria has spent N981.5bn on elections since 1999, ranking among the world’s costliest. Yet credibility issues and rising disputes cast doubt on the value of the spending.

Oyo, UNICEF Push for Tougher FGM Penalties

Oyo and UNICEF call for tougher FGM penalties, pushing accountability and community reform to safeguard girls from harmful practices.

Hilda Baci Washes Giant Pot Ahead of Record Jollof Attempt

Hilda Baci personally washed the six-metre pot for her record jollof rice attempt, assuring fans of its hygiene before the Lagos event.

Air Peace Denies NSIB Drug and Alcohol Claims

Air Peace denies NSIB claims, reinforces its safety record and compliance policies following Port Harcourt incident involving crew

ADC Court Battle Over Mark, Aregbesola’s Leadership Resumes Monday

The struggle for control of the African Democratic Congress continues in court as rival factions battle Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola’s interim leadership.

Ghana to Take in West Africans Deported From U.S., Mahama Confirms

Ghana accepts Nigerians and other West Africans deported from the U.S., with Mahama citing regional visa-free policy in the fight against deportations

Zamfara Nurses Strike as Union Presses Governor

Zamfara nurses strike after 24-hour ultimatum to Governor Lawal, demanding unpaid entitlements and better welfare conditions.

PDP Micro-Zoning Dispute Deepens Ahead of 2027

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FG Declares Carter Bridge ‘Irredeemable,’ Plans New Alignment

The Federal Government says Carter Bridge in Lagos is in a critical state and may be beyond repair, with plans for a new alignment underway.

Bomadi Women’s Group Endorses Mutu, Plans 1,000-Woman March

Bomadi women’s forum rallies 1,000 women in a planned march to back Mutu ahead of the 2027 elections.

Qatar Bans Solo Nigerian Men From Tourist, Transit Visas

Qatar has stopped issuing visas to Nigerian men travelling alone, a move that could hurt business, transit travel, and diplomatic ties.

Government Rules Out Immediate Plan for 5% Fuel Tax

Nigeria rules out plans to start the 5 percent fuel tax now. Officials say the levy will go only into repairing roads.

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Suspected Boko Haram terrorists kill 15 farmers gathering firewood in Borno’s Marte area, three still missing

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed 15 farmers working their fields and gathering firewood in Marte, Borno State, with police searching for three still missing.

N50 million each: Families of 19 abducted NYSC graduates face N950 million ransom demand

Kidnappers are demanding N950 million, or N50 million each, for 19 prospective corps members abducted on the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State on Thursday.

Obidient Movement accuses APC after police scrap N20 million Obi-Kwankwaso rally in Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom police have canceled a two-million-man march for Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso in Uyo, with the NDC saying it lost N20 million mobilizing supporters.

Nigerian public servants begin three-day warning strike, demand N500 petrol and new minimum wage

Nigeria's Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council has begun a three-day warning strike from Oct. 2 to 4, demanding N500 petrol and a new minimum wage.