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Lagos Police Deny Tear-Gassing Pensioners, Call Viral Photo AI-Generated

KEY POINTS Lagos Police say about 500 pensioners protested peacefully over unpaid pensions and gratuities in Alausa. The Command insists no tear gas was fired and says a viral photograph showing pensioners being tear-gassed was AI-generated. The denial follows calls by CDHR for an...
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Kwara Hunters Repel Bandit Attack, Kill One

KEY POINTS Hunters and vigilantes repelled four suspected bandits who attacked Olokin community in Kwara. One attacker was reportedly killed and his gun recovered, while three others fled. No resident was reportedly killed or abducted, as vigilantes continued pursuing the fleeing suspects. Hunters and local...

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ILO Platform Economy Convention 2026: rights and responsibilities for stakeholders

The International Labour Organization has adopted a new convention setting out rights, protections and responsibilities for digital labour platforms, platform workers and member-states in the growing platform economy.
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Japa: only 55,000 doctors left for 220 million Nigerians

Doctors warn that only about 55,000 medics remain to serve more than 220 million Nigerians, as the Japa brain drain deepens the country's mental health crisis.
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London Court Clears Diezani Alison-Madueke of Bribery Charges

KEY POINTS A London jury acquitted former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of all six...
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Court orders Virgin Atlantic to pay N13 million for missed flight

A Lagos Federal High Court has ordered Virgin Atlantic to pay Joy Ezetah $5,906.50 in damages, plus costs, after it denied her boarding on a Lagos-London flight.
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FG moves to end open grazing, identifies 470 gazetted reserves

The Federal Government has identified 470 gazetted grazing reserves to resettle pastoralists and end open grazing and the roaming of cattle across Nigeria's cities.
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Governance is not rocket science, Peter Obi faults Tinubu’s policies

NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi says governance is "not rocket science," faulting Tinubu's policies and pledging unity, education and support for small businesses if elected.
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Abia begins relocation of transport operators to new terminal

The Abia State Government has begun relocating transport operators to the new Nnenna Otti Bus Terminal in Umuahia under a centralized transport system, officials say.
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Court Sentences Female Arms Courier to Death for Supplying Ammunition to Zamfara Bandit Leader

KEY POINTS Hauwa’u Mukhtar was arrested by the DSS in Katsina State while allegedly...
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Makinde Rules Out Negotiation with Abductors

KEY POINTS Seyi Makinde insists the government will not negotiate with kidnappers holding Ogbomoso...
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Lagos Bus Driver Allegedly Beaten to Death by NAF Personnel After Traffic Collision Dispute

KEY POINTS A Lagos bus driver died after allegedly being beaten by Nigerian Air...
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Three Police Officers Killed in Zamfara Landmine Explosion

KEY POINTS Bomb Disposal Commander Among Victims IED Explodes During Security Clearance Operation Anka–Bagega...
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Army Lieutenant Killed During Oyo Schoolchildren Rescue Mission

KEY POINTS A Nigerian Army lieutenant was killed during efforts to rescue abducted pupils...
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Lagos Police Deny Tear-Gassing Pensioners, Call Viral Photo AI-Generated

KEY POINTS Lagos Police say about 500 pensioners protested peacefully over unpaid pensions and...
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Kwara Hunters Repel Bandit Attack, Kill One

KEY POINTS Hunters and vigilantes repelled four suspected bandits who attacked Olokin community in...
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Police Rescue 10 Abducted NYSC Members in Kogi

KEY POINTS Police rescued 10 more NYSC members abducted along a highway in Kogi. ...
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Festac Residents Plan Protest Over Fence Demolition

KEY POINTS Festac residents plan a peaceful protest over the alleged demolition of their...