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Son Disputes Cause of Late General’s Death

KEY POINTS Late Major General Rabe Abubakar’s son says his father neither had diabetes nor hypertension. The family believes the retired army officer may have died from a snakebite, although the exact cause remains unknown. Abubakar’s wife, who was kidnapped alongside him, is still...

APC Picks Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as Adeola’s Running Mate in Ogun

KEY POINTS APC has named Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as the deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun election. Governor Dapo Abiodun said the choice followed extensive consultations with party leaders across the state. Adegunwa-Balogun is a chartered accountant and senior executive at Rite Foods with...

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Sugar tax will worsen manufacturers’ plight, LCCI warns

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry warns that the Senate's Sugar-Sweetened Beverage tax bill could worsen the challenges facing Nigeria's manufacturing sector.

Gunmen Abduct LG Worker, Filling Station Attendant in Ondo

KEY POINTS • Akure North council staff abducted at his home in Ilu-Abo• Gunmen also...

39 Zamfara Residents Abducted During ‘Reconciliation’ Meeting With Bandits

KEY POINTS • 47 residents visited bandit camp for peace talks in Fadama Forest• Bandit...

Abducted Ogbomoso Principal Denies N1bn Ransom, Sharia Demands

KEY POINTS • Principal says kidnappers only want detained gang members released • Claims of N1bn...

Oyo Demolishes Kidnappers’ Hideout After Rescue of Adelabu’s Relatives

KEY POINTS • Oyo demolishes house used to hold kidnapped victims • Police rescue Adelabu’s sister...

Three Killed in Warri-Itakpe Train Derailment

KEY POINTS • Three passengers confirmed dead in train accident • Emergency teams deployed to rescue...

WAEC Warns Schools Against Extorting WASSCE Candidates

KEY POINTS • WAEC condemns illegal fees imposed on candidates • Schools charging for free calculators...

IPOB Claims Nigerian Government Admits Court Lacked Jurisdiction in Nnamdi Kanu Case

KEY POINTS IPOB says its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, agrees with an alleged admission by...

Nigeria Records No Confirmed Ebola Cases

KEY POINTS The NCDC says there are currently no confirmed cases of Ebola in...

Atiku Slams Babachir Over Ethnic Remarks, Warns Against Division

KEY POINTS Atiku Abubakar has condemned former SGF Babachir Lawal for what he described...

Ogbomoso Chief Imam Denies Terror Links, Urges Rescue of Abducted Pupils

KEY POINTS The Grand Chief Imam of Ogbomosoland has denied allegations linking him to...

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Son Disputes Cause of Late General’s Death

KEY POINTS Late Major General Rabe Abubakar’s son says his father neither had diabetes...

APC Picks Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as Adeola’s Running Mate in Ogun

KEY POINTS APC has named Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as the deputy governorship candidate for the...

Udenwa Threatens N5bn Lawsuit Against Kenneth Okonkwo Over Extortion Allegations

KEY POINTS Former Imo governor Achike Udenwa has threatened to sue Kenneth Okonkwo over...

Retired Army General Buried After Dying in Bandits’ Captivity

KEY POINTS Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar was buried in Katsina after dying while...