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Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Motorists trapped for 14 hours after seven-vehicle crash at Kara Bridge

A seven-vehicle crash at Kara Bridge left motorists on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway trapped for more than 14 hours on Tuesday, with fares tripling on the route.

Aliko Dangote explains why petrol stays expensive despite local refining

Aliko Dangote says petrol remains expensive despite local refining because his refinery buys crude at global prices, but promises Nigeria will face no shortages.

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Influencer Arrested Over Alleged $28m Cocaine Shipment Bound for UK

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Wike Orders Demolition of Houses Blocking Abuja Waterways

K KEY POINTS Wike orders immediate demolition of houses blocking Abuja waterways. Buildings in Maitama...

US lists three categories of visa services affected in Nigeria

The US has realigned routine visa services in Abuja to regional hubs, affecting tourist, business and petition-based nonimmigrant visa applications from August 1.

Edo Assembly Gets New Speaker as Idiaye Replaces Agbebaku

KEY POINTS Yekini Idiaye has emerged as the new Edo Assembly Speaker. Blessing Agbebaku...

Over 200 KASU Lecturers Resign as ASUU Threatens Strike

KEY POINTS Over 200 KASU lecturers have reportedly resigned over poor conditions. ASUU gives...

Nigeria’s Inflation Falls to 15.43%

KEY POINTS Headline inflation fell to 15.43% in July from 15.91%. Food inflation rose...

FG unveils national cloud policy, targets $750m investment in 24 months

Nigeria's government has unveiled a National Digital Cloud Policy that aims to attract $750 million in private cloud and data investment within 24 months.

MultiChoice Nigeria clarifies ownership structure under Canal+

MultiChoice Nigeria says it still sets pricing, content and distribution decisions locally under CANAL+, insisting global ownership keeps key operational choices in Nigeria.

Bandits Attack Sokoto Communities, Displace Women and Children, Rustle Over 300 Cattle

KEY POINTS Suspected bandits attacked Ungushi, Gwandi and Maikurfuna in Kebbe LGA, forcing women,...

NDLEA Arrests 70-Year-Old Man, Seizes Millions of Opioids in Multi-State Drug Crackdown

KEY POINTS NDLEA arrested a 70-year-old man and several others during coordinated anti-drug operations...

Atiku Sues Tinubu, Seeks His Disqualification from 2027 Presidential Election

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Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Motorists trapped for 14 hours after seven-vehicle crash at Kara Bridge

A seven-vehicle crash at Kara Bridge left motorists on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway trapped for more than 14 hours on Tuesday, with fares tripling on the route.

Aliko Dangote explains why petrol stays expensive despite local refining

Aliko Dangote says petrol remains expensive despite local refining because his refinery buys crude at global prices, but promises Nigeria will face no shortages.

LASUTH resident doctors launch indefinite strike over 25 months of unpaid allowances

Key points The LASUTH Association of Resident Doctors declared an indefinite strike from 8...

Aliko Dangote says N2.2 trillion refinery IPO will democratize wealth creation

Aliko Dangote says the N2.2 trillion Dangote refinery IPO will democratize wealth creation by giving Nigerians and global investors a stake in Africa's largest refinery.