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Gumi defends public funding of marriages in Shariah states

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has defended using public funds to support marriages in Nigeria's Shariah states, calling the practice a legitimate part of governance.
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Nigeria’s refineries will soon bounce back, Tinubu says

President Tinubu says Nigeria's refineries will soon bounce back, while complaining that CNG benefits flow to truck owners rather than commuters, as NUPENG raised concerns.

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APC Criticises Makinde Over ‘Operation Wetie’ Remarks at Ibadan Summit

KEY POINTS APC criticised Governor Seyi Makinde for remarks referencing a violent period in...
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FCT Teachers Suspend Strike After Wike’s Intervention

KEY POINTS FCT teachers have suspended their strike after intervention by the minister, Nyesom...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Gumi defends public funding of marriages in Shariah states

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has defended using public funds to support marriages in Nigeria's Shariah states, calling the practice a legitimate part of governance.
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Nigeria’s refineries will soon bounce back, Tinubu says

President Tinubu says Nigeria's refineries will soon bounce back, while complaining that CNG benefits flow to truck owners rather than commuters, as NUPENG raised concerns.
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Naira Trades at ₦1,364.83/$ as Forex Market Maintains Relative Stability

KEY POINTS Naira traded at ₦1,364.83/$1 on Friday, up from ₦1,357.65/$1 on Thursday. The...
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Osun APC Candidate Freed as Naval Commander Reportedly Redeployed After Arrest

KEY POINTS APC candidate Komolafe reportedly freed. Naval commander allegedly redeployed. Incident occurred ahead...