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Outrage as Kwara Revenue Officials Allegedly Evict Students Over Hostel Tax Dispute

KEY POINTS KWIRS officials allegedly evicted students from Malete hostels over a revenue dispute involving property owners. Affected students reportedly paid between N250,000 and N350,000 in annual rent and say they were not responsible for the alleged debt. Residents have questioned whether the evictions...

Ekiti Varsity Pensioners Demand Unpaid Pensions, Gratuities

L KEY POINTS BOUESTI pensioners say August pension remains unpaid. Retirees demand July balance, gratuities and wage arrears. Pensioners appeal to Oyebanji to intervene urgently. Pensioners of the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, BOUESTI, have appealed to Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji,...

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Kwara Governor Sacks Aide After Warning Against Political Godfatherism

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FG Evacuates 271 Nigerians from South Africa Amid Security Fears

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AfCFTA lifts Nigeria’s intra-African trade by 21 percent to $9.02billion in 2025

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Nigeria sets date for next evacuation flight from South Africa

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Nigerians urge government to turn rising reserves into cost-of-living relief

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Bandits kill seven vigilantes in repelled attack on Katsina town

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Irigwe community holds mass burial for nine killed in Southern Kaduna attack

The Irigwe community buried nine victims, including five children, of a June 16 attack in Southern Kaduna, renewing demands for justice and stronger protection.

Benue Governor Promises Justice After MACBAN Chairman, Associate Killed

KEY POINTS Governor Hyacinth Alia has condemned the killing of Benue MACBAN Chairman, Alhaji...

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Outrage as Kwara Revenue Officials Allegedly Evict Students Over Hostel Tax Dispute

KEY POINTS KWIRS officials allegedly evicted students from Malete hostels over a revenue dispute...

Ekiti Varsity Pensioners Demand Unpaid Pensions, Gratuities

L KEY POINTS BOUESTI pensioners say August pension remains unpaid. Retirees demand July balance, gratuities...

Insecurity Claims 3,193 Nigerians in Eight Months

KEY POINTS 3,083 people were reportedly killed and 3,193 abducted between January and August...

Family Raises Alarm Over EFCC Custody of Hospitalised Executive

KEY POINTS Immanuel's family alleges he is handcuffed to his LASUTH hospital bed despite...