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Lagos Govt Probes Collapse of School Building in Ogba as Injured Students Receive Treatment

KEY POINTS No deaths recorded after a four-storey building housing a private school collapsed in Ogba, Lagos, as occupants evacuated moments before the incident. Several students sustained injuries during the evacuation and were taken to hospital for treatment. Lagos authorities have launched an investigation,...

March 10, 2026

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Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Defects from PDP to APC Amid Party Crisis

KEY POINTS Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has defected from the PDP to the APC after consultations with political stakeholders in the state. He cited the prolonged leadership crisis and internal disagreements within the PDP as major reasons for his decision. His defection raises the...

March 10, 2026

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Oil Prices Rise as Supply Risks Keep Markets Alert

Crude oil prices moved higher as traders weighed tightening supplies, geopolitical risks, and steady demand signals across major energy consuming economies worldwide.

December 29, 2025

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Makinde, Fayose Clash Over N50bn Bodija Relief Fund as 2027 Politics Heat Up

A dispute over Bodija explosion relief funds deepens political tensions between Governor Seyi Makinde and ex Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose ahead of 2027.

December 29, 2025

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Benin City abduction: Obaseki’s Cousin Recounts Alleged Assault, Public Stripping

A cousin of former Edo governor Godwin Obaseki describes an alleged daylight abduction, assault and public humiliation in Benin City.

December 29, 2025

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Tinubu Approves Write Off of $1.42bn, N5.57tn NNPC Debt to Federation

President Tinubu approves the cancellation of over $1.4bn and N5.5tn in NNPC debts after reconciliation of long standing obligations.

December 29, 2025

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Tinubu leaves Lagos for Europe Ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Summit

KEY POINTS • Tinubu departed Lagos for Europe on Sunday as part of his year...

December 29, 2025

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Gunmen Abduct Winners Chapel Pastor in Kogi Community

KEY POINTS • A Living Faith Church pastor was kidnapped while heading to his farm...

December 29, 2025

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Truck Crash Forces Otedola Bridge Closure in Lagos

A crash involving two container trucks shut Otedola Bridge, halting traffic and forcing officials to redirect motorists through alternative Lagos routes.

December 27, 2025

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NGX Nears N98 Trillion as Santa Rally Lifts Stocks

Nigerian stocks surged in a Santa rally, lifting market value close to N98 trillion as investors pocketed more than N953 billion in gains.

December 27, 2025

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7 Most Visited Countries During Christmas as Holiday Travel Peaks

As Christmas approaches each year, international travel surges. Europe’s historic cities and warmer destinations across the Americas consistently rank among the most visited countries during Christmas due to culture, tradition and seasonal appeal.

December 27, 2025

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US Missile Strikes Trigger Panic in Parts of Northern Nigeria

US airstrikes ordered by Donald Trump hit parts of Sokoto and Kwara, triggering panic as officials dispute casualties and question intelligence accuracy.

December 27, 2025

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How Street Grinding Machines Contaminate Everyday Food with Dangerous Metals

Laboratory tests show pepper ground at Lagos street mills contains dangerously high metal levels, raising concerns over daily food safety.

December 27, 2025

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NUPRC Chief Sees Opportunity in Nigeria’s Upstream Revival

Nigeria’s new upstream regulator says clear rules, collaboration, and technology will unlock investment and raise oil and gas output under the Petroleum Industry Act.

December 24, 2025