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Oyo school kidnap survivor tells court of 56 days without clean water

A teacher abducted from an Oriire school in May told the Federal High Court how 46 captives, including toddlers, survived 56 days on dirty water and plain rice.
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Civil servants warn Oyedele over 40% allowance he promised to fund

Federal workers have written to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele warning that the unpaid 40% peculiar allowance and promotion arrears are building restiveness in the public service.

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Army: Civilians, Markets and Transport Networks Helping Boko Haram in North-East

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Army says some civilians, transport networks and cattle markets are...
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FG Predicts 1.5 Million Tertiary Admissions After UTME Exemption Reform

KEY POINTS The Federal Government says exempting NCE and some agricultural course applicants from...
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Gunmen Invade Ogun Estate, Kidnap Three Members of Same Family

KEY POINTS Suspected gunmen abducted three members of a family during an attack on...
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Bello urges states to copy Lagos’s estimated billing ban

FCCPC chief Tunji Bello backed Lagos State's decision to end estimated billing and urged other states to roll out compulsory smart metering from 2026.
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Oyedele: new Tax Acts target trust, not just revenue

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele said Nigeria's new Tax Acts target public trust, simplified compliance and relief for low earners, not just higher revenue collection.
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Oloworaran warns 23 states over stalled pension reform

PenCom DG Omolola Oloworaran said only seven states and the FCT fully implement the Contributory Pension Scheme, leaving 23 states' civil servants in limbo.
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Britain has no preferred candidate for Nigeria 2027 – Lever

British Deputy High Commissioner Gill Lever said the UK has no preferred candidate in Nigeria's 2027 elections and will not interfere in the vote.
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Elumelu’s Transcorp pays N20.3bn dividend on profit jump

Tony Elumelu's Transcorp Group declared an N20.3 billion dividend after a 44 percent jump in 2025 profit after tax to N135.9 billion.
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Tinubu Heads to Africa-France Summit as Leaders Push Digital Innovation and Green Growth Agenda

KEY POINTS President Tinubu arrived in Nairobi to attend the Africa-France Summit hosted by...
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Adeleke Dethrones Osun Monarch Jailed in US Over COVID-19 Fraud

KEY POINTS Governor Ademola Adeleke has removed the Apetu of Ipetumodu after his conviction...
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Tinubu Appoints Fadewa as Homeland Security Adviser

KEY POINTS President Tinubu has appointed retired Major General Adeyinka Fadewa as Special Adviser...
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Ex-Jigawa Lawmaker Dies in Bandits’ Captivity

KEY POINTS Former Jigawa lawmaker Abba Anas died while in bandits’ captivity after being...
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Oyo school kidnap survivor tells court of 56 days without clean water

A teacher abducted from an Oriire school in May told the Federal High Court how 46 captives, including toddlers, survived 56 days on dirty water and plain rice.
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Civil servants warn Oyedele over 40% allowance he promised to fund

Federal workers have written to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele warning that the unpaid 40% peculiar allowance and promotion arrears are building restiveness in the public service.
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Kara Bridge repairs push Lagos-Ibadan gridlock 15km into Lagos

Repairs to Kara Bridge expansion joints have paralyzed the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway again, with some commuters reaching home after 2 a.m. and engineers questioning past work.
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Ondo herbal drink deaths climb to 49 as crisis spreads to Irele

Deaths linked to a suspected poisonous herbal drink in Ondo State have climbed to 49, with the crisis now reaching Irele Local Government Area.