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Lagos Electrician Alleges Four-Day Police Detention, ₦45,000 Extortion Over Missing Phone

KEY POINTS Lagos electrician Sunday Moses Olugbemi alleges police detained him for four days over a missing phone that was later found. He claims officers demanded and received ₦45,000 from his wife before releasing him. Take It Back Movement has condemned the alleged extortion...

August 24, 2026

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Gunmen Kidnap Worshippers at Niger Mosque

K KEY POINTS Gunmen abducted worshippers from Kpenya Mosque in Niger State during Friday prayers. Police said no deaths were recorded and launched a joint rescue operation. Residents claimed more than 60 people were abducted in coordinated attacks, but the figure remains unverified. Gunmen have abducted...

August 24, 2026

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Court reserves ruling on Malami’s forfeiture appeal bid

The Court of Appeal reserved ruling on former AGF Abubakar Malami's bid to challenge a Federal High Court order forfeiting 57 of his properties.

May 8, 2026

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36 vessels heading to Lagos ports with fuel, food, urea

The Nigerian Ports Authority said 36 vessels carrying fuel, food, urea, fertilizer and containers will berth at Lagos ports between May 5 and 10.

May 8, 2026

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3MTT Seals $10M Hello.cv Deal to Make Nigerian Tech Fellows Globally Visible

Nigeria's 3MTT programme has teamed with Hello.cv in a $10 million deal to give 20,000 tech fellows global employer visibility.

May 7, 2026

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Senate Confirms Tegbe, Enikanolaiye as Ministers

KEY POINTS The Senate confirmed Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaiye...

May 7, 2026

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Senate Row Erupts as Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash Over New Rules

KEY POINTS Godswill Akpabio and Adams Oshiomhole clashed during Senate plenary over the interpretation...

May 7, 2026

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IPOB Declares Total South-East Lockdown For May 30 Biafra Remembrance

KEY POINTS Indigenous People of Biafra has declared a total lockdown across the South-East...

May 7, 2026

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SSANU, NASU to Suspend Nationwide Strike May 11

KEY POINTS SSANU and NASU will suspend their nationwide strike from May 11, 2026. ...

May 7, 2026

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Bauchi Hisbah Arrests Seven Over Alleged Wife-Swapping Group

KEY POINTS Bauchi Hisbah arrested seven suspected members of a group accused of wife-swapping...

May 7, 2026

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Gunmen Attack Funeral in Plateau, Kill Mourners During Mass Burial

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked mourners during a mass burial in Plateau State, forcing residents...

May 7, 2026

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Akpabio Raises Alarm Over Alleged Killing Of Nigerian Surgeon In South Africa

KEY POINTS Senate President Godswill Akpabio condemned the alleged killing of a Nigerian surgeon...

May 7, 2026

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FG bars non-PhD varsities from honorary doctorates

Education Minister Tunji Alausa unveiled new rules barring non-PhD universities from awarding honorary doctorates and requiring NUC clearance for every recipient ahead of conferment.

May 7, 2026

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Umahi awards N545bn Carter Bridge rebuild to CCECC

Works Minister David Umahi handed the N545 billion Carter Bridge reconstruction contract to CCECC and ordered an emergency closure of one Eko Bridge carriageway.

May 7, 2026