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NDLEA Brings Wanted Drug Suspect Back from Benin

KEY POINTS NDLEA arrests Festus Ibewuike in Benin Republic. He is linked to 49.70kg heroin seized in Lagos. 107 bank accounts and cartel properties were frozen. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested and repatriated a wanted suspected drug kingpin, Festus Ibewuike, from...

September 10, 2026

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Kara Bridge Repairs Trigger Major Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Gridlock

KEY POINTS Kara Bridge repairs trigger severe Lagos-Ibadan gridlock. Traffic stretches from Kara towards Lagos and beyond. Repairs are scheduled to end on September 22. Traffic congestion has intensified along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway following the commencement of rehabilitation work on the Kara Bridge, leaving motorists...

September 10, 2026

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Police Shooting Sparks Protest at Onitsha Head Bridge

KEY POINTS Trader allegedly shot during a dispute involving N5,000. Police say he was...

August 21, 2026

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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...

August 20, 2026

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Inmate Escapes from Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri

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

August 20, 2026

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Man Threatens to Destroy Communities on Niger-Kebbi Boundary

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

August 20, 2026

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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...

August 19, 2026

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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”...

August 19, 2026

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Wike Orders Demolition of Houses Blocking Abuja Waterways

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

August 19, 2026

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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.

August 18, 2026

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Edo Assembly Gets New Speaker as Idiaye Replaces Agbebaku

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

August 18, 2026

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Over 200 KASU Lecturers Resign as ASUU Threatens Strike

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

August 18, 2026

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Nigeria’s Inflation Falls to 15.43%

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

August 18, 2026

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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.

August 17, 2026