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Angry Zamfara Youths Block Deputy Governor’s Convoy

KEY POINTS Angry youths blocked Deputy Governor Mani Mummuni’s convoy in Gwashi. At least 20 people were reportedly killed in an October 11 ambush on traders. Residents are demanding stronger government action against banditry. Angry youths in Gwashi town, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara...
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Boko Haram Attack Kills Five Security Operatives in Adamawa

KEY POINTS Five security operatives are feared killed in attacks on two Adamawa communities. Troops reportedly repelled an insurgent advance towards Gombi. Residents seek stronger security as fears grow over farming and further attacks. Five security operatives, including four soldiers and a Forest Guard, are...

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Gunmen Raid Ondo Community, Abduct Nine-Year-Old Boy

KEY POINTS Armed men attacked a community in Ondo State and kidnapped a nine-year-old...
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NCDC Raises Ebola Alert, Strengthens Preparedness Nationwide

KEY POINTS The NCDC has classified the risk of Ebola entering Nigeria as high...
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Court Orders Sowore to Open Defence in Defamation Trial Over Tinubu Remarks

KEY POINTS • A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed Omoyele Sowore to begin...
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Reps Session Turns Rowdy Over Minority Leader Endorsement Dispute

KEY POINTS • House of Representatives proceedings became heated after Philip Agbese alleged his signature...
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Police Arrest Man Behind Fake AI Voice of Tinubu

KEY POINTS Police have arrested Ifechukwu Dennis, accused of creating and circulating an AI-generated...
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Sowore Leads Abuja Protest Over Abducted Pupils as Security Tightens Around Aso Villa

KEY POINTS Omoyele Sowore led a protest in Abuja demanding the rescue of abducted...
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Southern Kaduna Youths Protest Abandoned Road Projects in Kafanchan

KEY POINTS Southern Kaduna youths staged a peaceful protest over abandoned road projects in...
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Coroner adjourns inquest into Chimamanda’s son’s death to October 8

The coroner's inquest into the death of Chimamanda Adichie's 21-month-old son has stalled until October 8 after Euracare secured a High Court order staying proceedings.
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IFC, Standard Chartered launch $300m facility to boost African supply chains

IFC and Standard Chartered have launched a $300m risk-sharing facility to expand supply chain finance for more than 500 suppliers across eight African countries.
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Afenifere warns state police delay mayn lead to self help

Afenifere has warned that delay in establishing state police may trigger self-help, describing the federal government's reactive security deployments after attacks as infeasible and ineffective.
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Cocoa farmers raise alarm over persistent price volatility in Africa

African cocoa farmers warn persistent price volatility undermines livelihoods and slows investment ahead of the Lagos cocoa and coffee fiesta.
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Africa can raise $469bn yearly without tax hikes, says AfDB

The African Development Bank says Africa can unlock more than $469bn in additional annual revenue through improved tax administration and compliance, without raising tax rates.
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Angry Zamfara Youths Block Deputy Governor’s Convoy

KEY POINTS Angry youths blocked Deputy Governor Mani Mummuni’s convoy in Gwashi. At least...
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Boko Haram Attack Kills Five Security Operatives in Adamawa

KEY POINTS Five security operatives are feared killed in attacks on two Adamawa communities. ...
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FG renews push for 1 million CNG vehicles as about 120,000 are converted so far

The federal government has renewed its push for one million CNG vehicles to cut transport fares, with about 120,000 vehicles converted so far, officials say.
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Private jet loses door after Abuja takeoff, lands safely as NSIB opens probe

A Triton Aviation business jet lost its door after taking off from Abuja and landed safely with nine people aboard, and NSIB is investigating.