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State police amendment clears 24 state assemblies, sending it toward Tinubu for assent

Twenty four of 36 state assemblies have approved the state police amendment, meeting the two thirds requirement and sending it to Tinubu for assent.
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Police arrest seven suspected kidnappers and recover body of Abuja victim abducted in August

Police have arrested seven suspected kidnappers in Abuja and Kaduna and recovered the body of Oluwadamilola Adedayo, abducted in Kuje in August, from the gang’s forest camp.

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The Owambe Economy: Celebrating Through Crisis in an Era of Soaring Inflation

KEY POINTS Despite soaring inflation, Nigeria’s owambe celebrations remain widespread, with families spending millions...
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Akpabio, Bello to Testify in FG’s Defamation Case Against Natasha

FG sues Natasha for defamation, with Akpabio and Bello set to testify over her televised accusations.
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Trump Blocks Harvard From Enrolling International Students

Harvard faces visa ban for international students amid Trump administration crackdown.
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Nigeria’s Debt Service Payment Rises 49 Percent in 4 months

During the first four months of 2025, spending to service debt in Nigeria increased to \$2.01 billion, up 49.2% year-over-year and worsening fiscal sustainability.
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Insecurity’s Invisible Toll: How Fear Quietly Transforms Daily Existence in Northern Nigeria

KEY POINTS Fear of kidnappings and attacks has shuttered schools and forced families into...
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Beyond Floods: The Unseen Ripple Effects of Rainy Days in Lagos

KEY POINTS Rain amplifies Lagos’ reliance on informal economies, from darkness-driven side hustles to...
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Eight Landmark Cases That Redefined Nigeria’s Judiciary in 2024–2025

KEY POINTS Eight landmark court decisions in Nigeria between 2024 and 2025 significantly advanced...
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Seven Inmates Flee Ilesa Prison as Storm Collapses Wall

KEY POINTS Seven inmates escaped Ilesa prison after torrential rains collapsed an aging perimeter...
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Army, DSS, Police Tighten Security After Ilesa Jailbreak

Security has been intensified at the Ilesa Correctional Centre following a jailbreak as authorities pursue escaped inmates.
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JAMB Denies Targeting Igbo Candidates Over UTME Glitch

JAMB has denied allegations that a UTME result glitch was designed to target Igbo candidates, citing technical faults and internal diversity.
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Nigeria Faces Hurdles and Hope in Oil Block Development

Nigeria’s oil block development is hampered by delays, security risks, and funding issues but holds promise with reforms and global energy shifts.
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Seven Indigenous Nigerian Games That Shaped Values, Identity, and Community

KEY POINTS Indigenous Nigerian games like Ayo, Suwe, and Ten-Ten served as tools for...
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State police amendment clears 24 state assemblies, sending it toward Tinubu for assent

Twenty four of 36 state assemblies have approved the state police amendment, meeting the two thirds requirement and sending it to Tinubu for assent.
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Police arrest seven suspected kidnappers and recover body of Abuja victim abducted in August

Police have arrested seven suspected kidnappers in Abuja and Kaduna and recovered the body of Oluwadamilola Adedayo, abducted in Kuje in August, from the gang’s forest camp.
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Access, UBA, Fidelity H1 Results Stuck as CBN Steps Up Scrutiny of Banks’ Asset-Quality

The publication of audited Half-Year (H1) 2026 financial statements for top Tier-1 and Tier-2...
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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.