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Gunmen Abduct NYSC Members in Kogi, 11 Rescued

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked two buses carrying passengers, including NYSC members, along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Kogi. Police rescued 11 victims, including the two bus drivers, after a coordinated bush-combing operation. Security agencies are continuing efforts to locate any remaining victims and arrest the...

August 29, 2026

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APC LG Chairman Shot Dead Along Kogi Highway

KEY POINTS APC Chairman in Dekina LGA, Ishaq Yunusa, was shot dead along the Itobe-Ochadamu Expressway in Kogi State. Gunmen reportedly abducted another occupant of his vehicle and fled into the bush. Police and other security agencies have launched a search for the victim...

August 29, 2026

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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...

June 17, 2026

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Makinde Rules Out Negotiation with Abductors

KEY POINTS Seyi Makinde insists the government will not negotiate with kidnappers holding Ogbomoso...

June 17, 2026

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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...

June 17, 2026

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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...

June 17, 2026

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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...

June 17, 2026

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VeryDarkMan Leads Oyo Protest Over Abducted Schoolchildren

KEY POINTS VeryDarkMan led a protest in Ibadan 32 days after the abduction of...

June 17, 2026

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Lagos Announces Traffic Diversions Ahead of Temporary Iddo Bridge Closure

KEY POINTS Lagos State will temporarily shut Iddo Bridge on June 17 and June...

June 17, 2026

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Federal Government Resumes Mass Trial of Terrorism Suspects in Abuja

KEY POINTS The Federal Government has resumed a new phase of mass trials for...

June 16, 2026

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ADC Picks Amaechi as Atiku’s Running Mate for 2027 Election

KEY POINTS ADC has named former minister Rotimi Amaechi as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate...

June 16, 2026

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Dangote refinery slashes petrol gantry price by N75 a litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has cut the gantry price of petrol by N75 to N1,175 a litre, citing easing Middle East tensions that lowered crude prices.

June 16, 2026

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Deregistration order: Atiku, Mark and Adeleke fume, vow to stay on the ballot

Opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar, David Mark and Ademola Adeleke have condemned a court order directing INEC to deregister the ADC, Accord and four other parties.

June 16, 2026

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Digital postcode to transform commerce and security and cut delivery costs, says Tijani

Nigeria's digital alphanumeric postcode system, due to launch this year, will transform commerce, strengthen security and cut delivery costs nationwide, Minister Bosun Tijani says.

June 16, 2026