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Ondo State High Court Judge Bamidele Fola Adeyeye Dies at 65

KEY POINTS Ondo State High Court judge Bamidele Fola Adeyeye has died at the age of 65. The judiciary described him as a respected jurist known for integrity, fairness, and dedication to justice. Adeyeye served on the bench since 2011 after founding the law...
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Benue Declares State of Emergency as Lassa Fever Outbreak Worsens

KEY POINTS Benue State has declared a state of emergency due to a surge in Lassa fever infections and deaths. Over 250 suspected cases, about 45–46 confirmed infections, and at least 10 deaths have been recorded. Authorities have launched emergency measures including contact tracing,...

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Northern CAN Raises Alarm Over Church Attack and Officer’s Killing

Northern CAN warns that church attacks, abductions and a general’s killing point to attempts to destabilise Nigeria and urges stronger security action.
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Obi Accuses Tinubu of Chasing Politics While Violence Rises

Peter Obi criticises President Tinubu and the ruling party for focusing on political fights while kidnappings and attacks continue across Nigeria.
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Army Chief Urges Troops to Sustain Push Against Terrorists

Army chief Waidi Shaibu orders heightened vigilance and sustained aggression as North-East security operations intensify against entrenched terrorist groups.
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Labour Warns Senate Ban on Sachet Alcohol Will Cripple Industry

Labour warns that the sachet alcohol ban crisis could trigger massive job losses, collapse local manufacturers and worsen Nigeria’s already fragile economic climate.
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Kwankwaso Urges Federal Probe as Insecurity Deepens in Nigeria

Kwankwaso calls for an urgent federal probe as kidnappings, military killings, and bandit raids highlight Nigeria’s deepening insecurity crisis nationwide.
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Nigeria Ranks States On Health Commitments Progress

Nigeria’s health ministry ranks states on their progress in implementing National Council on Health resolutions, showing sharp differences in execution and funding readiness
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Kebbi Schoolgirls: Widow Describes Daughter’s Narrow Escape from Abduction

Bandits kill Kebbi school vice principal and abduct 25 girls. Widow recalls her daughter’s quick thinking that saved her life.
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Nigeria Plans National University Ranking for 2026

Nigeria schedules its next national university ranking for October 2026 as NURAC outlines plans to boost quality and align with global standards.
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UNFPA Seeks Stronger Political Will on Maternal Mortality

UNFPA says Nigeria must strengthen political will and overhaul health systems to reduce soaring maternal and neonatal deaths.
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CAN Stands Firm on Claim of Widespread Christian Genocide in Nigeria

CAN warns of ongoing attacks on Christian communities in northern Nigeria and urges immediate national and global action to stop the violence.
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Bandits Kill Three and Kidnap Worshippers During Kwara Church Service

Bandits attack a church in Eruku during evening prayers, killing three people and abducting several worshippers as residents seek protection.
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Nigerian Treasury Bills Yield Climbs Above Inflation

Nigerian Treasury bills yield climbs above inflation as investors position for a major auction and markets anticipate softer monetary policy.
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Ondo State High Court Judge Bamidele Fola Adeyeye Dies at 65

KEY POINTS Ondo State High Court judge Bamidele Fola Adeyeye has died at the...
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Benue Declares State of Emergency as Lassa Fever Outbreak Worsens

KEY POINTS Benue State has declared a state of emergency due to a surge...
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Delta cleric, farmer attacked by herdsman, later detained by police after reporting incident

A Delta pastor and farmer say herdsmen attacked them on a farm, but police later detained them after reporting incident.
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Tinubu Tells Media: Scrutinise States, Not Just Me

President Tinubu told media executives at Aso Rock Friday that the press should scrutinise states and local governments with the same intensity it applies to his administration.

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