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Troops destroy Lakurawa camps in Sokoto forest, kill several fighters

Nigerian troops overran a Lakurawa enclave in Sokoto’s Waria Forest, killing several fighters, destroying camps and recovering weapons and five motorcycles, the military said.
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Borno’s Guzamala council chairman says troops repelled a two-hour terrorist attack on a military post

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.

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Residents Raise Alarm as Refuse Heaps Overrun Yenagoa Streets

  KEY POINTS Residents of Yenagoa are protesting worsening environmental conditions caused by heaps of...
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FG unveils net-zero plan, targets 2060 neutrality

Nigeria's government has launched a net-zero plan targeting carbon neutrality by 2060, backed by fresh German funding and tied directly to the country's long-term economic growth.
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NYSC tells corps members to save beyond allowance

NYSC chief Olakunle Nafiu has urged corps members to save and build extra income streams, warning that poor saving habits persist even on higher pay.
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African AI adoption too slow, PwC warns

PwC warns that African AI adoption is too slow to catch the global boom, with firms investing little and few scaling the technology beyond pilots.
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JAMB releases 279 withheld UTME results

JAMB has released 279 withheld UTME results after a malpractice review, and the board says investigations continue at several flagged exam centers nationwide.
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Peter Obi Cleared to Contest NDC Presidential Primary Ahead of 2027 Election

KEY POINTS Peter Obi was cleared by the NDC screening committee to contest its...
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Makinde Signs Executive Order to Regulate Private Security Groups in Oyo State

KEY POINTS Governor Seyi Makinde signed an executive order regulating security-related associations and groups...
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Police Confirm Abduction of Two CRIN Officials in Ibadan

KEY POINTS Oyo police dismissed viral reports of mass abductions in Ibadan, confirming only...
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Power Surge Triggers Fire Outbreak at Ilorin Housing Estate

KEY POINTS A fire outbreak caused by a suspected power surge damaged parts of...
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WAEC Candidates Relocated to Safer Communities After Terrorist Attacks on Oyo schools

KEY POINTS WAEC candidates were relocated to safer communities after terrorist attacks on schools...
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Ibrahim orders Nigerian Mission to bank with UBA

UN Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim has ordered Nigeria's Permanent Mission in New York to open a UBA account within seven days, ending a 42-year banking gap.
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Pan-African fellowship rolls out plan to police AI ethics across Africa

Osasuyi Dirisu's Policy Innovation Centre has launched a Pan-African fellowship to train 50 leaders on safer, inclusive AI governance across the continent.
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Troops destroy Lakurawa camps in Sokoto forest, kill several fighters

Nigerian troops overran a Lakurawa enclave in Sokoto’s Waria Forest, killing several fighters, destroying camps and recovering weapons and five motorcycles, the military said.
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Borno’s Guzamala council chairman says troops repelled a two-hour terrorist attack on a military post

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.
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Lagos banker and seven others arraigned over alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud

A Lagos banker and seven others have been arraigned on a 12-count charge over an alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud, according to the Police Special Fraud Unit.
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Algorithms won’t decide 2027 elections, INEC chairman says as deepfake fears grow

INEC chairman Joash Amupitan says algorithms will not decide the 2027 elections, even as artificial intelligence shapes how Nigerians get information ahead of the polls.