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Police Rescue 10 Abducted NYSC Members in Kogi

KEY POINTS Police rescued 10 more NYSC members abducted along a highway in Kogi. The operation involved the police, military and DSS. Security forces are still searching for remaining victims and pursuing the attackers. The Kogi State Police Command has announced the rescue of 10...

September 1, 2026

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Festac Residents Plan Protest Over Fence Demolition

KEY POINTS Festac residents plan a peaceful protest over the alleged demolition of their perimeter fence. Residents accuse the FHA of removing the fence, gateway and other installations. The FHA has yet to publicly respond to the allegations or clarify the status of the...

September 1, 2026

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NESG warns Nigeria’s debt strain persists despite stability

NESG warned that Nigeria's debt strain persists as the federal government's 2026 borrowing plan climbed to N29.2 trillion despite headline stability indicators.

May 12, 2026

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Over 40 Nigerian Fishermen Feared Dead After Chad Air Strikes on Boko Haram

KEY POINTS More than 40 Nigerian fishermen are feared dead after Chadian air strikes...

May 12, 2026

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FG Removes JAMB Requirement for NCE Admission

KEY POINTS The Federal Government has removed UTME as a requirement for admission into...

May 12, 2026

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Tinubu’s $1.25bn World Bank loan nears June approval

Nigeria's $1.25 billion World Bank loan for investment and jobs is set for a June 26 approval vote, pushing total public debt past N160 trillion.

May 12, 2026

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UNIBEN Student Killed After Exam as Police Arrest 12 Suspected Cultists in Edo

KEY POINTS A UNIBEN student was shot dead by masked gunmen shortly after writing...

May 12, 2026

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Shettima Reacts To Moniepoint CEO’s Claim On Lack Of Skilled Nigerians

KEY POINTS Vice President Kashim Shettima called for stronger partnerships between universities and industries...

May 11, 2026

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30-Year-Old Man Living With Dwarfism Passes APC Screening For Kaduna Reps Seat

KEY POINTS Mahmud Sadis Buba, a 30-year-old man living with dwarfism, has passed the...

May 11, 2026

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Boko Haram Attacks Military Bases in Yobe, Dozens of Soldiers and Policemen Feared Dead

KEY POINTS Boko Haram insurgents reportedly attacked two military bases in Yobe State around...

May 11, 2026

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Influencer Raises Alarm After Alleged Bandits Threaten Him Over Anti-Crime Campaign

KEY POINTS Nigerian influencer D English Alhaji alleged that suspected bandits threatened him during...

May 11, 2026

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LUTH Faces Corruption Allegations as Senior Official Demands Probe

KEY POINTS A senior LUTH official accused the hospital management of corruption, procurement violations,...

May 11, 2026

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Lagos Government Closes Part of Eko Bridge for Urgent Repairs

KEY POINTS Lagos Government has shut the outbound section of Eko Bridge for urgent...

May 11, 2026

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Nigerian brewers post 117 percent profit jump in 2025

Nigeria's top four brewers grew combined profit 117 percent to N317.2 billion in 2025 on N2.8 trillion in revenue, driven by aggressive product re-pricing.

May 11, 2026