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Four Rescued After Lagos Building Collapse

Four people were rescued alive after a three-storey building under construction collapsed in Yaba, Lagos, sparking overnight emergency operations
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Nigerian Army Kills Militants, Frees Dozens in Raids

The Nigerian Army kills terrorists and rescues 39 hostages in raids that intensify counterterrorism efforts across northern states.

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EFCC Declares Lebanese-Nigerian Businessman Elie Bitar Wanted

KEY POINTS The EFCC seeks Elie Bitar, alleged mastermind of the CBEX Ponzi scheme,...
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Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Threatens Africa’s Peace and Stability

Conflict-related sexual violence in Africa threatens peace and stability; survivors demand justice and stronger legal protections.
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King Sunny Ade Denies Kidnapping Rumors, Confirms His Safety

King Sunny Ade denies kidnapping rumors, reassures fans of his safety and confirms his active performance schedule
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Yobe Aims for 80 Percent Vaccination Coverage by 2026

Yobe State is intensifying efforts to achieve 80% vaccination coverage by 2026, addressing zero-dose communities and recent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like diphtheria, cholera, and polio.
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Nigerian Man Sentenced for $6 Million Inheritance Scam

A Nigerian national has been sentenced to nearly eight years in U.S. federal prison after orchestrating a $6 million inheritance scam that defrauded more than 400 elderly Americans.
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House of Reps Recovers ₦11.49bn from Oil Companies

The House of Representatives recovers ₦11.49 billion (about $23.3 million) from oil companies as part of ongoing efforts to ensure financial accountability.
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FG Cancels Foreign Scholarship, Calls Scheme Waste of Resources

The Federal Government cancels the Bilateral Education Agreement and redirects resources to local scholarships for Nigerian students
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Lagos Socialite E-Money Released After EFCC Interrogation

KEY POINTS E-Money was released after EFCC interrogation over alleged Naira abuse and defacing...
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Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu Begins Hunger Strike

KEY POINTS Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu declared a hunger strike after her arrest by the...
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Nigeria Shakes Up Military Leadership Amid Escalating Insurgency in Northeast

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s Defense Headquarters announced the appointment of Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar as the...
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Court Orders Aisha Achimugu to Face EFCC Over $25.3 Million Oil Block Probe

KEY POINTS Aisha Achimugu faces court-ordered questioning by the EFCC over alleged money laundering...
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Court Sentences Gospel Singer Osinachi’s Husband to Death

KEY POINTS Peter Nwachukwu was sentenced to death for the homicide of gospel singer...
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Four Rescued After Lagos Building Collapse

Four people were rescued alive after a three-storey building under construction collapsed in Yaba, Lagos, sparking overnight emergency operations
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Nigerian Army Kills Militants, Frees Dozens in Raids

The Nigerian Army kills terrorists and rescues 39 hostages in raids that intensify counterterrorism efforts across northern states.
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Hilda Baci Explains Cutback in Jollof Rice World Record Attempt

Hilda Baci scaled down her Guinness World Record jollof attempt due to technical limits but still cooked enough rice to feed 20,000 people.
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High Cost of Elections: Nigeria Spends Nearly N1tn on Seven Polls in 24 years

Nigeria has spent N981.5bn on elections since 1999, ranking among the world’s costliest. Yet credibility issues and rising disputes cast doubt on the value of the spending.

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