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Nigeria warns agency heads of sanctions over inflated contracts

Nigeria's federal government says heads of state-owned enterprises who award inflated contracts outside procurement law will face sanctions, in a new directive from George Akume.
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Lagos police rescue three girls from suspected trafficking in Badagry, hunt for traffickers

A routine patrol in Badagry stopped a motorcycle carrying three girls who police say are trafficking victims, and officers are now hunting the suspected traffickers.

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Otti backs plan to expand insurance access in Abia

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has backed a plan to deepen insurance penetration, commending registered insurance brokers for engaging the public and pledging wider participation.
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FG scraps three-month pre-retirement leave for civil servants

The Federal Government has directed agencies to stop placing civil servants on a mandatory three-month pre-retirement leave, saying the practice has no legal basis.
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Nigeria and Liberia move to deepen maritime cooperation and capacity building

NIMASA Director-General Dayo Mobereola and Liberia's honorary consul Dapo Akinosun have pledged to deepen maritime cooperation, capacity building and Blue Economy development across Africa.
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Gunmen Kill Islamic Cleric in Kwara Dawn Attack

KEY POINTS An Islamic cleric was killed in a dawn attack by gunmen in...
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Ibadan Erupts in Protest Over Oyo School Abductions as Anger Mounts

KEY POINTS Hundreds of protesters in Ibadan blocked major roads, demanding the immediate rescue...
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NUT to Stage Nationwide Protest Over Abducted Teachers, Students

KEY POINTS The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has announced a nationwide solidarity and...
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Lagos Police Accused of Detaining WAEC Candidate, Father Over Alleged Theft, Demanding ₦2.5m Bribe

KEY POINTS The Take It Back Movement, TIB, has accused Lagos police officers of...
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Two Policemen Killed in Attack on Soludo Aide’s Convoy

KEY POINTS Suspected hoodlums attacked the convoy of Anambra Governor’s Chief of Staff, killing...
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Nigeria Only 59% Ready for Possible Ebola Outbreak – NCDC

KEY POINTS NCDC says Nigeria is only 59% prepared for a potential Ebola outbreak...
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Oyo Teachers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Abduction of Colleagues, Pupils

KEY POINTS The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Oyo State has ordered an...
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Tinubu Sends Rescue Team to Oyo After School Abductions

  KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has deployed a specialised rescue team and sent top...
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Ex-Defence Spokesman, Wife Kidnapped in Katsina

KEY POINTS Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife were kidnapped by suspected...
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Nigeria warns agency heads of sanctions over inflated contracts

Nigeria's federal government says heads of state-owned enterprises who award inflated contracts outside procurement law will face sanctions, in a new directive from George Akume.
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Lagos police rescue three girls from suspected trafficking in Badagry, hunt for traffickers

A routine patrol in Badagry stopped a motorcycle carrying three girls who police say are trafficking victims, and officers are now hunting the suspected traffickers.
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Nasarawa polio drive: state partners UNICEF, WHO ahead of Nov. 7 campaign

Nasarawa has called for intensified awareness ahead of a Nov. 7 to 10 polio vaccination campaign after reports of suspected cases, with UNICEF backing.
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FG’s N70,000 transport allowance for workers could cost N465.7 billion as TUC rejects the deal

Nigeria’s 70,000 naira transport allowance could cost 465.7 billion naira over six months, and the Trade Union Congress says workers need a permanent raise instead.