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Lagos Govt Probes Collapse of School Building in Ogba as Injured Students Receive Treatment

KEY POINTS No deaths recorded after a four-storey building housing a private school collapsed in Ogba, Lagos, as occupants evacuated moments before the incident. Several students sustained injuries during the evacuation and were taken to hospital for treatment. Lagos authorities have launched an investigation,...

March 10, 2026

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Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Defects from PDP to APC Amid Party Crisis

KEY POINTS Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has defected from the PDP to the APC after consultations with political stakeholders in the state. He cited the prolonged leadership crisis and internal disagreements within the PDP as major reasons for his decision. His defection raises the...

March 10, 2026

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Obasanjo Urges FG To End Apologies And Negotiations With Terrorists

Obasanjo urges the Federal Government to stop apologising and negotiating with terrorists and to adopt tougher action against rising attacks.

November 29, 2025

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Seven subtle habits can block your growth without you noticing. Learn how they show up and how to move past them.

November 29, 2025

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Senate Spokesman Denies Paying Ransom For Schoolchildren

Senate spokesman Yemi Adaramodu rejects claims of ransom payments in recent school abductions as lawmakers launch a probe into security lapses.

November 28, 2025

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EFCC Summons Former Justice Minister Malami

EFCC invites former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami for renewed questioning as investigators expand their probe and revisit decisions from his time in office

November 28, 2025

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Kaduna Widows Receive Free Homes from Adashe Initiative

Kaduna widows and orphans receive 100 free homes through the Adashe housing project, combining shelter, training, and empowerment for long-term self-reliance

November 28, 2025

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NNPCL Faces Scrutiny After Spending N17.5tn on Pipeline Security in One Year

NNPCL reports N17.5tn spent on pipeline security and fuel under-recovery in 2024 as analysts demand an audit and clearer government repayment.

November 28, 2025

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Safe Schools Project Stops in 30 States as Abductions Increase

Thirty states haven’t implemented the Safe Schools plan, leaving classrooms exposed as kidnappers intensify attacks across Nigeria.

November 28, 2025

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Indian Police Arrest 50 Nigerians in Major Drug Crackdown

Indian police arrest 50 Nigerians in coordinated raids that expose a drug network using encrypted routes, hawala channels and sex-trade links.

November 28, 2025

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Nigeria Says It Has Met Africa Energy Bank Obligations

Nigeria says it has fully met its Africa Energy Bank obligations, positioning the country for a stronger role ahead of the institution’s launch.

November 28, 2025

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CBN Orders Banks to Remove Misleading Adverts

The CBN has directed banks to remove misleading bank adverts, warning that deceptive promotional content threatens consumer trust and financial-market stability.

November 28, 2025

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OPay Opens New Office in Ibadan

OPay opens a new Ibadan office to strengthen customer support, expand its regional presence and deepen engagement across Nigeria’s southwest fintech market.

November 28, 2025

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