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Tinubu Begins Three-Week London Vacation, Shettima to Take Over

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has left Nigeria for a three-week annual vacation, beginning in London. Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently in Angola and is expected back in Nigeria later this week. The Presidency did not announce a formal transfer of presidential powers,...

Two Killed in Lagos Cinema Machete Attack

KEY POINTS Two people died after a machete and knife attack at Filmhouse IMAX in Lekki, Lagos. Police said a security guard was killed, while the alleged attacker died after being mobbed. Filmhouse has increased security measures at all its cinemas nationwide as investigations...

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Soldier Allegedly Shoots Senior Colleague Dead After Argument in Kano

KEY POINTS • A Nigerian soldier allegedly shot and killed a senior colleague during an...

Gunmen Kill Two Customs Officers in Kebbi Community Attack

KEY POINTS • Two customs officers were killed during an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists...

Many Injured as Gunmen Attack Communities Near FUTO in Imo State

KEY POINTS • Several residents were injured after gunmen attacked communities in Owerri West Local...

Abdullahi accuses Tinubu of running ‘Ponzi economy’ on fresh loan

ADC's Bolaji Abdullahi accused the Tinubu administration of running a 'Ponzi economy' after the federal government sought another $1.25 billion World Bank loan.

FMDA forecasts 16.42 percent April inflation in Nigeria

FMDA projects Nigeria's headline inflation to rise to 16.42 percent in April from 15.38 percent in March as food and fuel prices climb.

NEITI flags rising illicit financial flows in Nigeria’s mining sector

NEITI said weak regulation, illegal mining and opaque ownership are driving illicit financial flows in Nigeria's solid minerals sector.

Abuja Residents Protest Alleged Takeover Of Jabi Lake Park

KEY POINTS Abuja residents and activists protested the alleged takeover of Jabi Lake Park...

Activist Wong Box Petitions IGP, PSC Over Alleged Police Misconduct in Delta

KEY POINTS Activist Victor Ojei, popularly known as Wong Box, petitioned the IGP and...

Boko Haram Faction Beheads Captives After Failed Escape Attempt In Borno

KEY POINTS Boko Haram fighters reportedly beheaded more than seven captives after a failed...

Dangote rejects NNPC’s bid to lift refinery stake, plans public listing

Aliko Dangote rejected NNPC's bid to lift its 7.25 percent refinery stake, saying his $20 billion Lekki plant plans a public listing for ordinary Nigerians.

NYSC Member Detained in Ilorin Over Podcasts Questioning Kwara Bridge Rehabilitation

KEY POINTS NYSC member Segun Ajibare was reportedly detained in Ilorin after publishing podcasts...

EFCC Arrests Energy Commission DG Over Alleged N500bn Money Laundering Scheme

KEY POINTS EFCC has arrested Energy Commission DG, Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering...

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Tinubu Begins Three-Week London Vacation, Shettima to Take Over

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has left Nigeria for a three-week annual vacation, beginning...

Two Killed in Lagos Cinema Machete Attack

KEY POINTS Two people died after a machete and knife attack at Filmhouse IMAX...

NDLEA Raids Port Harcourt Drug Den, Seizes Cocaine and Heroin

KEY POINTS NDLEA raided a Port Harcourt drug den and recovered cocaine, heroin and...

Gunmen Abduct NYSC Members in Kogi, 11 Rescued

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked two buses carrying passengers, including NYSC members, along the Aloma-Egane...