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Borno blast: Two brothers recount narrow escape from deadly Maiduguri attack

Two brothers recount how a traffic delay saved them from Maiduguri bombings that left 23 dead and over 100 injured.

March 17, 2026

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Multiple Explosions Rock Maiduguri, Scores Feared Dead as Key Locations Hit

KEY POINTS Three coordinated explosions hit major locations in Maiduguri, leaving many feared dead and several injured. Security agencies and emergency responders have been deployed, with casualty figures still unconfirmed. Governor Babagana Zulum condemned the attacks and linked them to ongoing military operations against...

March 17, 2026

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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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Nigeria Sets 2026 Deadline for New Insurance Capital

NAICOM has fixed July 2026 for insurers to meet the new capital requirement, setting the stage for industry restructuring and tighter oversight.

November 27, 2025

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Ashimolowo Backs Training Corps Members for Security Duty

Ashimolowo urges the Federal Government to adopt NYSC security awareness, saying trained corps members can help strengthen grassroots threat detection nationwide.

November 27, 2025

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RVPL Marks Decade of Trust in Real Estate

RVPL marks ten years of global operations, spotlighting how RVPL trust has driven investor confidence and sustained its zero-compromise real-estate strategy.

November 27, 2025