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FG to Launch Four More Flights for Nigerians Leaving South Africa

KEY POINTS FG announces four additional flights to evacuate Nigerians from South Africa after xenophobic violence. Screening exercise extended to Sunday as over 1,000 Nigerians express interest in repatriation. Returnees will be housed temporarily by NCFRMI before reunification with families, while diplomatic talks continue...

June 12, 2026

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Court Upholds JAMB’s Sack of Deputy Director Over Misconduct

KEY POINTS The National Industrial Court dismissed Yisa Usman’s suit and upheld his dismissal by JAMB. The court ruled that due process and fair hearing were observed during the disciplinary proceedings. It found that his misconduct was proven and unrelated to his whistleblowing claims. The...

June 12, 2026

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ADC chieftain says Tinubu government treats Nigerians like slaves

ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo accuses President Tinubu's administration of corruption, insecurity failures and treating Nigerians as slaves.

March 19, 2026

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Nigeria spent N32.8 trillion on defence in 15 years, yet insecurity worsens

Nigeria spent N32.8 trillion on defence in 15 years, yet insecurity continues to claim lives and displace millions of citizens.

March 19, 2026

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Nigerian schools, parents urged to do more to stop bullying after viral Benin video

Stakeholders are demanding stronger action from schools and parents to curb bullying after a disturbing Benin incident went viral.

March 19, 2026

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Nigerian court rules citizens can record police on duty

A Nigerian court affirms citizens' right to record police, ordering name tags and banning device confiscation.

March 19, 2026

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Tony Elumelu’s Transcorp posts record $399m revenue

Tony Elumelu's Transcorp Group posted record full-year 2025 revenue of $399 million and a 44 percent profit after tax surge, its strongest financial performance to date.

March 19, 2026

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BudgIT uncovers N24bn in abandoned, unexecuted public projects

BudgIT's Tracka platform has identified N24 billion in abandoned, unexecuted, and fraudulently delivered public projects across Nigerian states, with Benue, Ondo, Imo, and Lagos among the worst performers.

March 19, 2026

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Nigeria’s balance of payments surplus drops 38 percent

Nigeria's overall balance of payments surplus fell 38 percent to $4.23 billion in 2025, with crude oil export declines and a sharp retreat in foreign portfolio investment driving the contraction.

March 19, 2026

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