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Ozoro Community Denies Rape Allegations, Blames Youth Misconduct for Festival Harassment

KEY POINTS Ozoro community leaders denied rape allegations at the Alue-Do festival, saying only harassment of two women occurred. They blamed some youths for misusing cultural practices tied to fertility rites, leading to misconduct. Authorities have made arrests, while the community and government condemned...
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Tinubu Signals Economic Recovery, Secures £746m Lagos Port Deal to Boost Trade and Investor Confidence

KEY POINTS President Tinubu says Nigeria has moved past economic uncertainty and is on a path to recovery. His UK visit secured a £746 million port rehabilitation deal in Lagos to boost trade and investment. The administration’s “Renewed Hope” agenda is positioned as central...

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Tony Elumelu Foundation Adds Three Global Names to Board

The Tony Elumelu Foundation has named UAE Special Envoy Badr Jafar, former IKEA Foundation CEO Per Heggenes, and Harvard professor Paul Gompers to its advisory board.
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Nigeria Launches itSMF Chapter to Lift IT Standards

Nigeria has joined the global IT service management community with the launch of itSMF Nigeria, a professional forum aimed at improving how technology services are delivered nationwide.
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Safety tips for Nigerians trapped in Iran as Middle East conflict escalates

Growing Middle East strikes raise fears for Nigerians in Iran, as safety advice and evacuation calls emerge amid escalating conflict.
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New report says Tinubu’s economic reforms have worsened cost of living for many Nigerians

A new report says economic reforms under President Tinubu raised living costs, leaving many Nigerian households and businesses struggling.
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Nigerian Students Win Funding at AfriVatech Research Pitch

Seven young Nigerian researchers showcased technology solutions for African challenges at the AfriVatech iResearch Fellowship Grand Pitch, with Tife Kerry emerging overall winner.
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Nigeria’s Single Window Trade Platform Launches March 27

Nigeria's National Single Window Initiative is set to go live March 27, with the Secretariat wrapping up a nationwide stakeholder sensitisation tour across three cities.
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Illegal mining turns deadly in Plateau as bandit attacks, mine collapses claim lives

Illegal mining in Plateau exposes youths to bandit attacks, deadly mine collapses and growing insecurity across rural communities.
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Makinde support group urges Wike allies to return to PDP mainstream amid leadership crisis

A Makinde support group calls on Wike-backed PDP members to return to mainstream leadership as reconciliation efforts gather momentum.
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Cardoso: Nigeria’s Economy Can Take Middle East Shocks

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso says two years of reforms have positioned Nigeria to withstand shocks from the US-Iran conflict, with reserves now above $50 billion.
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Fear Spreads in Ondo’s Akure North as Kidnappers Target Farmers, Residents Flee Homes

Rising kidnappings and shootings in Ondo’s Akure North force residents to flee homes as authorities promise tougher action against criminals.
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Boko Haram Suspects Attack Borno Settlement, Kill Herder and Rustle 1,400 Sheep

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a nomadic settlement in Borno, killing one herder, injuring another and rustling about 1,400 sheep.
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Afenifere Criticizes Electoral Act 2026 for Removing Forged Certificate as Ground to Challenge Elections

Afenifere says the Electoral Act 2026 shields candidates with forged certificates and weakens legal grounds for challenging election results.
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Ozoro Community Denies Rape Allegations, Blames Youth Misconduct for Festival Harassment

KEY POINTS Ozoro community leaders denied rape allegations at the Alue-Do festival, saying only...
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Tinubu Signals Economic Recovery, Secures £746m Lagos Port Deal to Boost Trade and Investor Confidence

KEY POINTS President Tinubu says Nigeria has moved past economic uncertainty and is on...
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Netanyahu claims Iran can no longer enrich uranium or build missiles as US-Israel strikes enter day 20

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Iran incapable of enriching uranium or producing ballistic missiles after 20 days of strikes.
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Nigeria’s data regulator threatens to sanction TikTok, X and Meta over street content privacy breaches

Nigeria's data protection agency ordered social media platforms to curb unauthorized filming of unsuspecting citizens or face significant regulatory sanctions.

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