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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...

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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Gunfire Erupts as Hoodlums Attack Governor Adeleke’s Convoy in Osogbo

KEY POINTS Suspected hoodlums attacked Governor Ademola Adeleke’s convoy after his visit to the...

Inmate Escapes from Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri

KEY POINTS Inmate escapes from Maiduguri maximum-security prison. NCoS identifies him as “JOHN ISEARL”. ...

Man Threatens to Destroy Communities on Niger-Kebbi Boundary

KEY POINTS Man threatens to destroy Niger-Kebbi border communities. He warns residents against farming...

83 Nigerians to Return Home from South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobic Attacks

KEY POINTS 83 Nigerians are expected to arrive in Lagos from South Africa on...

Influencer Arrested Over Alleged $28m Cocaine Shipment Bound for UK

KEY POINTS NDLEA seized 184.5kg of cocaine valued at nearly $28m. Influencer “KC Luxury”...

Wike Orders Demolition of Houses Blocking Abuja Waterways

K KEY POINTS Wike orders immediate demolition of houses blocking Abuja waterways. Buildings in Maitama...

US lists three categories of visa services affected in Nigeria

The US has realigned routine visa services in Abuja to regional hubs, affecting tourist, business and petition-based nonimmigrant visa applications from August 1.

Edo Assembly Gets New Speaker as Idiaye Replaces Agbebaku

KEY POINTS Yekini Idiaye has emerged as the new Edo Assembly Speaker. Blessing Agbebaku...

Over 200 KASU Lecturers Resign as ASUU Threatens Strike

KEY POINTS Over 200 KASU lecturers have reportedly resigned over poor conditions. ASUU gives...

Nigeria’s Inflation Falls to 15.43%

KEY POINTS Headline inflation fell to 15.43% in July from 15.91%. Food inflation rose...

FG unveils national cloud policy, targets $750m investment in 24 months

Nigeria's government has unveiled a National Digital Cloud Policy that aims to attract $750 million in private cloud and data investment within 24 months.

MultiChoice Nigeria clarifies ownership structure under Canal+

MultiChoice Nigeria says it still sets pricing, content and distribution decisions locally under CANAL+, insisting global ownership keeps key operational choices in Nigeria.

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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...

Kwara Hunters Repel Bandit Attack, Kill One

KEY POINTS Hunters and vigilantes repelled four suspected bandits who attacked Olokin community in...

Police Rescue 10 Abducted NYSC Members in Kogi

KEY POINTS Police rescued 10 more NYSC members abducted along a highway in Kogi. ...

Festac Residents Plan Protest Over Fence Demolition

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