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EFCC Arrests 20 Suspects Over Vote-Buying in FCT Council Elections

KEY POINTS EFCC arrested 20 suspects and recovered over ₦17 million linked to alleged vote buying during FCT council polls. A suspect was caught with ₦13.5 million in a vehicle parked near a polling unit in Kwali. APC won five of six chairmanship seats,...
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APC’s Christopher Maikalangu Re-elected AMAC Chairman With Landslide Vote

KEY POINTS APC incumbent Christopher Maikalangu won the AMAC chairmanship election with 40,295 votes. ADC placed second with 12,109 votes, while PDP came third with 3,398 votes. Out of 837,338 registered voters, only 65,676 were accredited, showing low participation. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)...

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Fear and Bloodshed Grip Benue as Herders Launch New Attacks

Seventeen killed in a month as armed herders continue attacks in Benue State, forcing residents to flee their communities.
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LAUTECH Shuts Iseyin Campus for Two Weeks After Student’s Death

LAUTECH closes its Iseyin campus for two weeks after a student was killed by a hit-and-run driver, sparking protests.
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Nigeria Leaders Reject Trump’s Remarks On Sovereignty

Nigeria pushes back against Trump as northern leaders and political figures condemn his comments and defend the country’s sovereignty and diplomatic standing
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Nigerian Army Honors Late Chief Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja

The Nigerian Army marked one year since Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja’s passing with Jumaat prayers, honoring his leadership and calling for continued support for the military.
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Okonjo-Iweala Denies Viral Post Criticising Tinubu Over Security

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala denies a fake social media post attacking Tinubu, warning against misinformation amid Nigeria’s ongoing security crisis.
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Yakubu Gowon University Names New Vice Chancellor

Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi has been appointed vice chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, signaling a new phase of stability and academic leadership
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Femi Otedola’s Net Worth Rises to $1.6 Billion on Geregu Power, First HoldCo Gains

Femi Otedola’s wealth grows to $1.6 billion on strong Geregu Power and First HoldCo performance.
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Nigeria Faces Backlash Over Promotion Snub

A promotion dispute deepens tension as the federal government faces rising criticism for overlooking a Christian candidate who topped the permanent secretary interview.
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First Lady Urges Graduates To Apply New Tech Skills

Tinubu urges women trained in the women in tech training programme to apply their digital skills to improve communities and expand economic opportunities nationwide.
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Ghana Rescues Nigerian Teen From Trafficking Syndicate

Ghanaian police rescued a 15-year-old Nigerian girl trafficked from Enugu, uncovering a cross-border trafficking network targeting vulnerable teenagers.
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AEDC Lays Off 800 Workers as Power Supply Worsens

AEDC fires 800 workers after restructuring, raising concerns over worsening electricity supply and poor sector performance.
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US Congress Moves to Sanction Miyetti Allah Over Religious Freedom Violations

US lawmakers plan sanctions on Miyetti Allah over alleged Christian persecution, as Nigeria opens talks to ease tension.
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EFCC Arrests 20 Suspects Over Vote-Buying in FCT Council Elections

KEY POINTS EFCC arrested 20 suspects and recovered over ₦17 million linked to alleged...
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APC’s Christopher Maikalangu Re-elected AMAC Chairman With Landslide Vote

KEY POINTS APC incumbent Christopher Maikalangu won the AMAC chairmanship election with 40,295 votes. ...
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Opposition Boycott Kano By-Elections

KEY POINTS Opposition parties ADC, PDP, and NNPP boycotted Kano by-elections, alleging bias, security...
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NAFDAC Busts Hidden Lagos Warehouse Stocked With N3bn Worth of Fake and Banned Products

KEY POINTS NAFDAC uncovered a hidden Lagos warehouse containing fake and banned goods worth...

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