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Rivers Senator Barinada Mpigi Dies at 64 After Brief Illness

KEY POINTS Senator Barinada Mpigi died at 64 after a brief illness. He served in the National Assembly from 2011 to 2026, including as Senate Works Committee Chairman. Governor Siminalayi Fubara and others described him as a major political figure and community advocate. Senator Barinada...
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Two Dead After Container Trucks Collide on Busy Lagos Expressway

  KEY POINTS Two people died after a speeding container truck rammed into a stationary truck on the Oshodi–Apapa Expressway. Emergency responders and police coordinated a complex rescue and recovery operation to clear the scene. Authorities are urging stricter compliance with traffic rules following multiple...

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Internet Blackout Stalls Commerce in Africa, Fix Expected by April

Critical damage to subsea cables has led to a major internet blackout in Africa, disrupting digital transactions and commerce, with services expected to resume by late April.
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Tinubu Vows Justice for Fallen Soldiers in Delta Crisis

In the aftermath of the recent crisis in Delta State, Nigerian political leader Bola...
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Youths Warn Aiyedatiwa: Ambition Threatens Political Future

The Ondo South Youth Forum (OSYF) has called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to abandon...
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Nigeria Embraces Future with Its First Children’s Television Station

Nigeria's groundbreaking children's TV station launches, offering educational and entertaining shows to nurture and inspire young minds.
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Rising Iron Rod Costs Push Engineers Towards Building with Bamboo

Facing rising construction costs, Nigerians innovate with bamboo as a cost-effective alternative to iron rods, showcasing resilience and adaptability in the building industry.
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EFCC’s Political Entanglement Risks Undermining Anti-Corruption Drive

Civil societies and lawyers urge EFCC to avoid political bias and focus on unbiased anti-corruption efforts under President Tinubu’s administration, highlighting concerns over the Yahaya Bello case.
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Tinubu Orders Crackdown on Soldier Killers

  In a resolute response to a violent ambush that took the lives of Nigerian...
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Nigeria Battles Soaring Food Prices, Experts Warn Against Price Controls

Amidst Nigeria's alarming food inflation, experts caution against price controls, advocating for strategies to enhance supply and stabilize the economy sustainably.
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Aisha Yesufu’s Secret Past – Husband Spills on Her Shy Beginnings

At a recent Abuja symposium, Aliu Yesufu shared the inspiring journey of his wife, Aisha Yesufu, from a shy student to a leading activist and public figure.
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FG Pushes for Nationwide Safe School Response Centers After Kidnappings

Nigeria's federal government is urging state governors to establish Safe School Response Coordination Centers...
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Nigeria’s Refinery Revival: Port Harcourt Leads the Charge

Nigeria's refinery rehabilitation promises self-sufficiency, with Port Harcourt set to deliver refined petroleum in weeks, and Warri and Kaduna refineries gearing up.
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Internet Outage Hits Nigeria, South Africa Over Cable Damage

Undersea cable damage disrupts internet for banks and telecoms in Nigeria and South Africa, sparking widespread outages and connectivity challenges.
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Rivers Senator Barinada Mpigi Dies at 64 After Brief Illness

KEY POINTS Senator Barinada Mpigi died at 64 after a brief illness. He served...
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Two Dead After Container Trucks Collide on Busy Lagos Expressway

  KEY POINTS Two people died after a speeding container truck rammed into a stationary...
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Rivers Assembly Suspends Impeachment Move Against Fubara

KEY POINTS Rivers Assembly suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara and his deputy after...
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Navy Announces Death of Operations Chief Musa Katagum

KEY POINTS Nigerian Navy confirms the death of Chief of Operations Musa Katagum after...

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