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Smuggling surge, revenue losses and succession plot threaten Nigeria Customs Service

Customs officers are allegedly guarding smugglers at night, a government revenue code is being used to steal billions, and a power struggle is brewing at the top of Nigeria Customs Service.
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Reprisal attack kills several residents in Kogi communities after herder’s death

Several residents have been killed in a reprisal attack on Abugi, Kuchinda and Mikugi communities in Kogi State after a vigilante allegedly shot dead an unarmed herder.

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Maryam Suleiman Criticizes El-Rufai, Praises Uba Sani’s Leadership

Hajiya Maryam Suleiman regrets her criticism of Governor Uba Sani and praises his leadership, distancing herself from former ally El-Rufai.
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Judge Recuses Himself from Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suit

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court judge recused himself from the case filed by...
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Dasuki Re-Arraigned Over N33.2 Billion Fraud as High Court Resumes High-Profile Trial

KEY POINTS Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.) and three others were re-arraigned over an alleged...
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Man Flees After Killing Pregnant Fiancee, Daughter in Edo

Wealth Nnamdi allegedly kills his pregnant fiancée and daughter in Benin. The suspect has fled, and the police are investigating the tragic incident.
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Federal Government kicks off Phase 2B of Second Niger Bridge

Phase 2B construction of the access road to the Second Niger Bridge aims to enhance connectivity and support South-East development
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Labour Threatens Action Over Rivers’ State of Emergency

The NLC calls for the reversal of Rivers state emergency and warns of disruption if the government does not respond.
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Ijaw Leaders Call for Wike’s Suspension Over Ethnic Remarks

Ijaw leaders call for the suspension of Wike over ethnic remarks, demanding fair representation and justice for their people
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INEC holds meeting over recall of Kogi senator

INEC discusses Kogi senator Akpoti-Uduaghan's recall amid legal and constituent challenges, with the senator denying any apology to the Senate
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Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest Ubaechu in Imo State

KEY POINTS Reverend Father John Ubaechu was kidnapped while traveling to a priests' retreat,...
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Diaspora NIN enrollments surge by 307.88%

Nigerian diaspora NIN enrollments surged by 307.88%, as the government boosts efforts to digitally capture citizens worldwide in a central database
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12 Inmates Escape Kogi Prison Facility, Five Recaptured

KEY POINTS 12 inmates escaped Koton Karfe prison through compromised cell locks, marking the facility’s...
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Unclaimed Estates in the UK Risk Being Lost to the Government

Unclaimed estates of Africans in the UK, including Nigerians, risk being lost to the government due to a lack of wills.
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Smuggling surge, revenue losses and succession plot threaten Nigeria Customs Service

Customs officers are allegedly guarding smugglers at night, a government revenue code is being used to steal billions, and a power struggle is brewing at the top of Nigeria Customs Service.
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Reprisal attack kills several residents in Kogi communities after herder’s death

Several residents have been killed in a reprisal attack on Abugi, Kuchinda and Mikugi communities in Kogi State after a vigilante allegedly shot dead an unarmed herder.
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Lagos short of 40,000 doctors as Sanwo-Olu warns of health funding gap

Lagos State needs roughly 40,000 more doctors and 40,000 nurses, Sanwo-Olu says, while its health sector needs at least N100bn above current budget provisions.
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ICPC recommends prosecution of alleged PFIPC boss Adeyemi

The ICPC has recommended prosecuting Adeniyi Adeyemi, alleged head of the disputed PFIPC, telling President Tinubu in an interim report that flagged forged appointment documents.