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Lagos to Close Apongbon Bridge for Six Weeks as Federal Government Begins Major Repairs

KEY POINTS Lagos will shut Apongbon Bridge from February 5 to March 19, 2026, for major repairs by the Federal Ministry of Works. Repairs will be executed in phases, with traffic diversions and alternative routes provided for motorists. The project aims to fix severe...
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Court Blocks Admission of Key Documents in Yahaya Bello’s ₦80.2bn Fraud Trial Over Missing Receipts

KEY POINTS Court refused to admit CTCs of documents in Yahaya Bello’s trial due to absence of payment receipts. Defence attempted to tender documents from another Federal High Court, but prosecution raised a procedural objection. Trial was adjourned to February 5, 2026, for continuation...

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Tinubu Replaces Service Chiefs in Major Military Shake-Up

Tinubu replaces service chiefs in a sweeping military shake-up aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s defence leadership and enhancing security operations nationwide.
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WHO Hails Africa’s Remarkable Strides Toward Ending Polio

WHO hails Africa’s progress in the fight against polio as digital tools, cross-border vaccination campaigns, and stronger health systems drive the continent closer to eradicating the disease.
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Senate To Deliver People-Centered 1999 Constitution Amendments

The Senate has pledged to deliver timely 1999 Constitution amendments, with Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin urging swift action and unity among lawmakers.
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Aviation Experts Urge FG to Reopen Lagos Jet Fuel Pipeline

Aviation experts urge Federal Government to restore the long-closed Lagos airport fuel pipeline to improve safety, efficiency, and cost management
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Niger Delta Leaders Push Jonathan to Back Tinubu in 2027

Niger Delta leaders, led by Tompolo, are pressuring former President Goodluck Jonathan to drop his rumored 2027 presidential ambition.
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Election Integrity Non Negotiable, Says INEC Chairman Amupitan

INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan pledges to restore voter confidence and protect Nigeria’s democracy through credible, transparent elections.
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Dangote Refinery IPO May Make Him Africa’s First $100B Man

Aliko Dangote’s refinery listing could push his fortune past $100 billion, marking a new chapter in Africa’s industrial story.
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UN Praises Nigeria’s Efforts on Internal Displacement

UN leaders praise Nigeria’s durable displacement solutions Nigeria as a model for tackling internal displacement through national policy integration.
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Lagos Begins Compensation for Oworonshoki Demolition Victims

Lagos begins Oworonshoki demolition compensation, balancing urban renewal with citizen welfare and long-term waterfront development goals.
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NBTE Cautions Against Illegal Award of Polytechnic Certificates

NBTE cautions polytechnics against the illegal award of ND and HND certificates, pledging tougher oversight and prosecution of offenders.
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4.25 Million Nigerians Visually Impaired, Says NGO

An NGO warns that Nigeria’s vision-care gap puts more than 4.25 million lives at risk across the country.
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NAUB Lecturer Urges Preservation of University Act

A lecturer at NAUB asks President Tinubu and the National Assembly to preserve the University Act.
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Lagos to Close Apongbon Bridge for Six Weeks as Federal Government Begins Major Repairs

KEY POINTS Lagos will shut Apongbon Bridge from February 5 to March 19, 2026,...
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Court Blocks Admission of Key Documents in Yahaya Bello’s ₦80.2bn Fraud Trial Over Missing Receipts

KEY POINTS Court refused to admit CTCs of documents in Yahaya Bello’s trial due...
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VAT Allocations to FG, States, LGAs Rise 26% to ₦7.73tn in 2025

KEY POINTS VAT allocations rose to ₦7.73 trillion in 2025, up 26.46% from ₦6.11...
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Nnamdi Kanu Appeals Life Sentence, Seeks Quashing of Terrorism Conviction

KEY POINTS Nnamdi Kanu has personally filed an appeal to quash his life sentence...

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