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Rivers Senator Barinada Mpigi Dies at 64 After Brief Illness

KEY POINTS Senator Barinada Mpigi died at 64 after a brief illness. He served in the National Assembly from 2011 to 2026, including as Senate Works Committee Chairman. Governor Siminalayi Fubara and others described him as a major political figure and community advocate. Senator Barinada...

February 20, 2026

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Two Dead After Container Trucks Collide on Busy Lagos Expressway

KEY POINTS Two people died after a speeding container truck rammed into a stationary truck on the Oshodi–Apapa Expressway. Emergency responders and police coordinated a complex rescue and recovery operation to clear the scene. Authorities are urging stricter compliance with traffic rules following multiple...

February 20, 2026

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Dangote Refinery IPO May Make Him Africa’s First $100B Man

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UN Praises Nigeria’s Efforts on Internal Displacement

UN leaders praise Nigeria’s durable displacement solutions Nigeria as a model for tackling internal displacement through national policy integration.

October 24, 2025

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Lagos begins Oworonshoki demolition compensation, balancing urban renewal with citizen welfare and long-term waterfront development goals.

October 24, 2025

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NBTE Cautions Against Illegal Award of Polytechnic Certificates

NBTE cautions polytechnics against the illegal award of ND and HND certificates, pledging tougher oversight and prosecution of offenders.

October 24, 2025

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4.25 Million Nigerians Visually Impaired, Says NGO

An NGO warns that Nigeria’s vision-care gap puts more than 4.25 million lives at risk across the country.

October 23, 2025

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NAUB Lecturer Urges Preservation of University Act

A lecturer at NAUB asks President Tinubu and the National Assembly to preserve the University Act.

October 23, 2025

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FCT to Sanction Schools Over Immunisation Non-Compliance

Abuja’s FCT Administration threatens sanctions as schools resist the new immunisation compliance drive.

October 23, 2025

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Nnamdi Kanu to Defend Himself as Lawyers Withdraw

Nnamdi Kanu takes over his legal defence after his lawyers withdraw, vowing to represent himself in his ongoing terrorism trial

October 23, 2025

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Governor Bago Declares War on Bandits, Unveils Security Force

Niger Governor refuses ransom and plans 10,000 task force recruits to strengthen security and curb bandit attacks.

October 23, 2025

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Nnamdi Kanu Drops Lawyers, To Defend Himself In Court

Nnamdi Kanu has taken over his own defence after his lawyers withdrew from the terrorism trial, challenging the Federal High Court’s jurisdiction

October 23, 2025

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Troops Crush Boko Haram, ISWAP Fighters in Borno and Yobe

Nigerian troops repelled Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks in Borno and Yobe, killing more than 50 fighters and recovering heavy weapons after fierce battles.

October 23, 2025

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Nigeria Approves $1 Billion Lagos Port Modernisation Project

Nigeria launches a $1 billion Lagos port modernisation project to boost efficiency, enhance capacity, and position its ports for global competitiveness.

October 23, 2025