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Fear Spreads in Ondo’s Akure North as Kidnappers Target Farmers, Residents Flee Homes

Rising kidnappings and shootings in Ondo’s Akure North force residents to flee homes as authorities promise tougher action against criminals.

March 12, 2026

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Boko Haram Suspects Attack Borno Settlement, Kill Herder and Rustle 1,400 Sheep

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a nomadic settlement in Borno, killing one herder, injuring another and rustling about 1,400 sheep.

March 12, 2026

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Malami Challenges Court Order Freezing 57 Properties Linked to Alleged N213bn Proceeds

KEY POINTS Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami is asking a Federal High Court to set...

February 3, 2026

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FAAN to Close MMIA Terminal One in March for Major Rehabilitation Works

KEY POINTS FAAN plans to shut Terminal One of Lagos airport in March for...

February 3, 2026

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Court Bars NLC, TUC From Planned Abuja Protest Over FCT Strike Dispute

KEY POINTS National Industrial Court restrains NLC, TUC and union leaders from protesting or...

February 3, 2026

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Caverton Q4 Revenue Slides Sharply as Losses Narrow Slightly

KEY POINTS Caverton’s fourth-quarter revenue fell to 3.74 billion naira from 13.11 billion naira...

February 2, 2026

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Ogoni Group Demands Probe Into Alleged $300m Compensation Fund

KEY POINTS Ogoni group demands investigation into alleged diversion of a 300 million dollars...

February 2, 2026

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Abuja Singer Nanyah Dies After Snake Bite as Search for Anti-Venom Proves Unsuccessful

KEY POINTS Abuja-based singer Ifunanya “Nanyah” Nwangene died after a snake bite and difficulty...

February 2, 2026

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Nigerian Troops Kill Boko Haram Deputy Commander Abu Khalid, 10 Others in Borno Night Raid

KEY POINTS Nigerian troops killed Boko Haram deputy commander Abu Khalid and 10 other...

February 2, 2026

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Fela Kuti Becomes First African Honoured with Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

KEY POINTS Fela Kuti becomes the first African to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement...

February 2, 2026

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Nigeria to Host Africa’s First Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Plant

KEY POINTS Nigeria signs MOU with South Korea’s AEDC to establish Africa’s first EV...

February 2, 2026

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Nigerians Go Underground as U.S. Immigration Raids Intensify

Nigerians in the U.S. retreat from work and public life as intensified immigration raids fuel fear, deaths in custody mount, and self-deportation becomes a growing consideration.

January 31, 2026

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The £2 Million Question: What Really Happened at Harrods? How the Diezani Alison-Madueke trial became a masterclass in narrative inflation

KEY POINTS Headlines exaggerate Alison-Madueke’s alleged £2m Harrods spending and luxury perks; she didn’t...

January 30, 2026

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Vitafoam Nigeria Posts Strong Start to 2026 on Demand

Vitafoam Nigeria began 2026 with higher revenue and profit, supported by domestic demand growth, lower finance costs and a stronger balance sheet despite weaker exports.

January 30, 2026