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Nigeria’s state police bill heads to Tinubu after 28 states approve

Nigeria's National Assembly will send the state police bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent after verifying approval from 28 of 36 state legislatures.

An estimated 14 million uncollected PVCs pose a test for Nigeria’s INEC

An estimated 14 million voter cards remain uncollected across Nigeria, Vanguard reports, raising concern at INEC ahead of the Jan. 16 presidential election.

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ASUU Warns Of Fresh University Strike

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Family of Beheaded Oyo Teacher Begs Tinubu to Step In

KEY POINTS Family of murdered Oyo teacher, Oyedokun Michael Olugbade, has appealed to President...

Igboho Seeks FG Approval for New South-West Security Outfit

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Bandits abduct 10 in Kwara palace attack

Suspected bandits have burned part of an Emir's palace and abducted 10 people, including his wives and children, in a midnight attack on a Kwara community.

Army warns of impersonation scam using generals’ names

The Nigerian Army has warned of an impersonation scam in which fraudsters pose as senior officers on Facebook to deceive and defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

Military vows tight Sallah security in North-East

The Nigerian military has promised tight Sallah security across the North-East, vowing peaceful Eid el-Kabir celebrations despite threats from Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgent remnants.

Cooking gas hits ₦1,500 per kilo as marketers warn of scarcity

Cooking gas has climbed to ₦1,500 per kg amid worsening scarcity, and marketers warn the crisis is pushing struggling Nigerian families back to firewood and charcoal.

Shettima Leads Nigerian Delegation to Benin Republic Presidential Inauguration

KEY POINTS Vice-President Kashim Shettima is leading Nigeria’s delegation to Benin Republic for the...

NCAA Places 11 Airlines on Sanction List Over Unpaid Debts

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority placed 11 domestic airlines, including Air Peace...

Man Arrested Over Fake Bandit Video on TikTok

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NDLEA Nabs Drug Suspects at Enugu, Abuja Airports

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Nigeria’s state police bill heads to Tinubu after 28 states approve

Nigeria's National Assembly will send the state police bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent after verifying approval from 28 of 36 state legislatures.

An estimated 14 million uncollected PVCs pose a test for Nigeria’s INEC

An estimated 14 million voter cards remain uncollected across Nigeria, Vanguard reports, raising concern at INEC ahead of the Jan. 16 presidential election.

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.

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.