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Police Declare Two Men Wanted as Woman Who Returned from Dubai Goes Missing in Lagos

KEY POINTS Chukwunyere Esther Chinaza, 26, has been missing in Lagos since June 22, 2026, after returning from Dubai. Police declared Ajibola Obateru and Folawiyo Balogun Alagbado wanted over an alleged conspiracy and murder case. Another suspect, identified as Hakeem, is reportedly in police...

August 12, 2026

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Ebonyi Assembly Caps Rent and Agent Fees

KEY POINTS Ebonyi caps estate agency fees at 2 per cent of transaction value. Landlords must follow government-approved rent limits. Unlicensed scrap trading now attracts fines or up to two years in prison. The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has passed a new law to...

August 12, 2026

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Obasanjo says NNPC refineries will never work again

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has insisted Nigeria's three NNPC refineries will never work, citing past rejection by Shell and pressure that scuttled the Dangote sale.

April 27, 2026

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Nigerian airlines plan Thursday shutdown as Jet A1 prices triple

Nigerian airlines may ground flights Thursday over a 300 percent surge in Jet A1 fuel prices, pushing operating costs past breaking point.

April 27, 2026

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Army Cracks Down on Oil Theft, Destroys 10 Illegal Refineries and Arrests Nine in Niger Delta

KEY POINTS Nigerian Army arrested nine suspects and destroyed 10 illegal refining sites across...

April 27, 2026

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FG Commits Over ₦5bn Through UBEC to Tackle Out-of-School Crisis Nationwide

KEY POINTS The Federal Government has allocated over ₦5 billion through UBEC to improve...

April 27, 2026

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Mother of NYSC Member Killed in Abuja Crossfire Demands Justice

KEY POINTS An NYSC member, Abdulsamad Jamiu, was killed during a crossfire between soldiers...

April 27, 2026

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Hunter Killed in Accidental Explosion During Joint Patrol in Adamawa

KEY POINTS A local hunter was killed in an accidental explosion during a joint...

April 27, 2026

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Yahaya Bello Money Laundering Trial Adjourned to May 6

KEY POINTS The court adjourned Yahaya Bello’s alleged money laundering trial to May 6–7,...

April 25, 2026

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EFCC Arrests Former Skye Bank Chairman Tunde Ayeni Over Alleged ₦36.5bn Fraud

KEY POINTS EFCC arrested former Skye Bank chairman Tunde Ayeni over alleged ₦36.5bn and...

April 25, 2026

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Gunmen Storm Benue Palace, Kill Traditional Ruler, Family and Two Others

KEY POINTS Gunmen killed a traditional ruler, his wife, son, and two others in...

April 25, 2026

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Kidnapped Lagos Woman Freed After Family Pays $17,500 Ransom

KEY POINTS A Lagos woman was kidnapped from her home in a late-night attack...

April 25, 2026

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Over 11,000 Nigerians apply to sail on Navy warship

More than 11,000 Nigerians have applied to sail on a Nigerian Navy warship, blowing past expectations and forcing officials to draw up a selection plan.

April 25, 2026

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NNPC denies selling refinery scrap, warns public against fraudsters

NNPC Limited has denied selling scrap materials, equipment or components from its three refineries, warning the public against fraudsters posing as company agents.

April 25, 2026