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Mother, Sister of Dead Bandit Leader Jailed 20 Years Each

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced the mother and sister of slain bandit leader Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo to 20 years imprisonment each for aiding terrorism. The women admitted receiving money and Hajj sponsorship linked to terrorism proceeds and helping the bandit...

June 20, 2026

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Police Restrict Movement in Two Kano LGAs for Bye-Election

KEY POINTS The Kano State Police Command has imposed a movement restriction in Dawakin Kudu and Warawa LGAs from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. during Saturday's House of Representatives bye-election. Security personnel have been deployed to polling units, collation centres and other key locations...

June 20, 2026

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Ibrahim orders Nigerian Mission to bank with UBA

UN Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim has ordered Nigeria's Permanent Mission in New York to open a UBA account within seven days, ending a 42-year banking gap.

May 20, 2026

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Pan-African fellowship rolls out plan to police AI ethics across Africa

Osasuyi Dirisu's Policy Innovation Centre has launched a Pan-African fellowship to train 50 leaders on safer, inclusive AI governance across the continent.

May 20, 2026

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EFCC Arrests Convicted Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman After 75-Year Jail Sentence

KEY POINTS EFCC has arrested former Power Minister Saleh Mamman in Kano, days after...

May 20, 2026

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Nigeria, US Deepen Military Cooperation Against ISIS

KEY POINTS Nigeria and the US say joint military strikes killed 175 ISIS-linked fighters...

May 20, 2026

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Sunday Igboho Seeks FG Approval to Launch South-West Security Network Against Kidnappers

KEY POINTS Sunday Igboho urged the Federal Government and South-West governors to approve the...

May 20, 2026

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Gunmen Kill Plateau Resident as Youths, Women Clash With Soldiers Over Repeated Attacks

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked Tanjol community in Plateau State and killed a resident identified...

May 20, 2026

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LAUTECH Assures Students of Safety After Ogbomoso School Attack

KEY POINTS LAUTECH management assured students and staff that the university remains safe after...

May 20, 2026

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Atiku says Tinubu ‘cannot govern’ as killings, abductions surge nationwide

Atiku Abubakar condemned President Tinubu over the Ogbomoso school abductions and Katsina killings, declaring that the administration "cannot govern" Nigeria.

May 19, 2026

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Obi emerges sole NDC presidential aspirant for 2027 race

Peter Obi emerged as the sole NDC presidential aspirant after the party closed the sale of its 2027 nomination forms with no other buyer.

May 19, 2026

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Police arrest 6 over phone tip-offs in Oyo school abduction

Oyo police arrested six suspects who allegedly informed bandits via phone calls during the Ahoro-Esiele school abduction that killed three people.

May 19, 2026

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Enoh targets 1.5 million jobs in Nigeria’s textile revival push

Industry Minister of State John Enoh unveiled plans to revive Nigeria's cotton-to-garment industry and create 1.5 million jobs after cotton output crashed 95 percent.

May 19, 2026

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