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ADC Alleges Assassination Attempt as Thugs Attack Obi

KEY POINTS Suspected armed thugs allegedly attacked Obi, Oyegun, and ADC members in Benin City, damaging property and injuring supporters. The party claims the incident was an assassination attempt following Akpata’s formal defection event. The attack has heightened political tensions amid recent election disputes...
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Former NRC Boss Arraigned Over Alleged $385,000, ₦165m Fraud

KEY POINTS Former railway chief Edetanle faces eight fraud-related charges involving over $385,000 and ₦165m. He pleaded not guilty; defence seeks time to file bail request. Court ordered remand and fixed May 2026 for trial dates. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday...

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Anambra Government Shuts Nnewi Auto Parts Market for One Week Over Sit-At-Home Noncompliance

KEY POINTS Anambra authorities shut NASPA Market in Nkwo Nnewi for one week starting...
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ICPC Arraigns Ebonyi Accountant Over Alleged N61m Money Laundering Scheme

KEY POINTS ICPC arraigned an Ebonyi State government accountant over alleged N61 million money-laundering...
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Tinubu Pledges State Police to Tackle Nigeria’s Insecurity

Tinubu says Nigeria will establish state police to curb insecurity and reiterates that his 2023 campaign promises will not be delayed.
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Joint Revenue Board Says 98 Percent Report Tax ID Portal Use

Joint Revenue Board says more than 98 percent of taxpayers report seamless use of the new Tax ID portal launched in January 2026.
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Fidelity Bank Expands Women’s Skills Initiative With HerFidelity 2.0

Fidelity Bank unveils HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0, combining vocational training and business mentorship to support women entrepreneurs.
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National Assembly Delays Plenary to March 5

National Assembly shifts plenary resumption to March 5 to complete budget defence hearings on the 2026 Appropriation Bill.
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TCN Boosts Egbin Substation With New 300MVA Transformer

TCN increases Egbin Transmission Substation capacity to 450MVA with a new 300MVA transformer to strengthen electricity supply in Lagos.
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Peter Obi Urges JAMB to Ease UTME Registration Bottlenecks

Peter Obi urges JAMB to fix UTME registration delays as candidates crowd centres and risk missing exams amid CBT centre closures.
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INEC Signals Fresh 2027 Election Timetable Review After New Electoral Law

KEY POINTS INEC plans to release a new 2027 election timetable to comply with...
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PDP Demands Immediate Release of Kuje Results

KEY POINTS PDP is urging INEC to immediately release pending results from two wards...
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Police Invite Son of Late Kano Emir Over Alleged N70 Million Land Fraud Probe

KEY POINTS Police have invited Bello Ado Bayero for questioning over an alleged 70...
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CJN to Swear in Justice Joseph Oyewole as Supreme Court Justice on Wednesday

KEY POINTS The CJN will swear in Justice Joseph Oyewole as a Supreme Court...
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ADC Alleges Assassination Attempt as Thugs Attack Obi

KEY POINTS Suspected armed thugs allegedly attacked Obi, Oyegun, and ADC members in Benin...
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Former NRC Boss Arraigned Over Alleged $385,000, ₦165m Fraud

KEY POINTS Former railway chief Edetanle faces eight fraud-related charges involving over $385,000 and...
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DSS Arrests Alleged ISWAP Commander Linked to Owo Church Massacre

KEY POINTS DSS operatives arrested a sixth suspect linked to the 2022 Owo church...
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Bayelsa Assembly Confirms Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor

KEY POINTS Bayelsa lawmakers confirmed Peter Akpe as deputy governor following the death of...

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