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Forest routes are fueling kidnappings across South-West

Forests and porous borders across Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Ekiti are fueling a wave of South-West kidnappings, a Saturday PUNCH investigation has revealed.
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Marafa Secures NDC Governorship Ticket in Zamfara

KEY POINTS Senator Kabiru Marafa has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Zamfara State through a consensus process. Marafa pledged to tackle corruption, improve security, strengthen governance, and ensure prudent management of public funds. The NDC also unveiled candidates for...

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INEC Chief Orders Stronger Voter Education Nationwide

KEY POINTS INEC has ordered nationwide voter-education campaigns to combat low turnout and improve...
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ADC Alleges Assassination Attempt as Thugs Attack Obi

KEY POINTS Suspected armed thugs allegedly attacked Obi, Oyegun, and ADC members in Benin...
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Former NRC Boss Arraigned Over Alleged $385,000, ₦165m Fraud

KEY POINTS Former railway chief Edetanle faces eight fraud-related charges involving over $385,000 and...
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DSS Arrests Alleged ISWAP Commander Linked to Owo Church Massacre

KEY POINTS DSS operatives arrested a sixth suspect linked to the 2022 Owo church...
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Bayelsa Assembly Confirms Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor

KEY POINTS Bayelsa lawmakers confirmed Peter Akpe as deputy governor following the death of...
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Police Say N100 Million Credited to IGP’s Son Was Banking Error

Police say N100 million credited to IGP’s son was banking error and confirm the funds were promptly reversed after the mistaken transfer.
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President Tinubu Replaces Police Chief Egbetokun With Tunji Disu

KEY POINTS President Tinubu ordered Kayode Egbetokun to resign as Inspector General of...
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FG Drops Forgery Case Against Senior Lawyer Mike Ozekhome

KEY POINTS The Federal Government withdrew the forgery charge against Mike Ozekhome during a...
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Nigeria, EU Open Talks on Landmark Science and Innovation Partnership

KEY POINTS Nigeria and the EU have begun formal negotiations for a comprehensive science...
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El-Rufai Files ₦1bn Suit Against ICPC Over Alleged Illegal Abuja Home Search

KEY POINTS El-Rufai is suing anti-corruption and law-enforcement authorities for ₦1 billion over an...
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Fire Disrupts Flights at Lagos Airport Terminal 1

KEY POINTS A fire on the upper floors of Lagos airport’s Terminal 1 disrupted...
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AAC Rejects FCT Area Council Poll Results, Alleges Widespread Irregularities

KEY POINTS AAC rejected the FCT Area Council election results, calling the process manipulated...
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Forest routes are fueling kidnappings across South-West

Forests and porous borders across Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Ekiti are fueling a wave of South-West kidnappings, a Saturday PUNCH investigation has revealed.
Politics

Marafa Secures NDC Governorship Ticket in Zamfara

KEY POINTS Senator Kabiru Marafa has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship...
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Tinubu at Three Years: Nigeria on the Path to Recovery Despite Challenges

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is undergoing difficult but necessary reforms that...
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Teachers, Pupils’ Abduction Sparks Protest in Oyo

KEY POINTS Teachers and civil society groups staged a peaceful protest in Ibadan Protesters...