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Atiku Backs Petrol Subsidy Amid ₦19.1tn Cost Dispute

KEY POINTS Atiku says he will restore a targeted petrol subsidy if elected president. The Presidency estimates the proposal could cost Nigeria ₦19.1 trillion annually. Accord candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim separately promises petrol at about ₦605 per litre, with prices potentially falling further. Former Vice President...

August 27, 2026

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Sunday Igboho Allegedly Stops Police Arrest of Tani Olohun

KEY POINTS Sunday Igboho allegedly stopped police from arresting Tani Olohun in Ibadan. Olohun faces a case over a social media video allegedly linked to religious tension. The case is ongoing, with proceedings adjourned until September 1, 2026. Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known...

August 27, 2026

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Sanwo-Olu Inspects Vandalised Bridge on Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Assures Motorists of Safety

KEY POINTS Sanwo-Olu inspected the vandalised bridge at Vin-Niger on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The...

August 10, 2026

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16 Rescued as Building Collapses in Kano, Several Others Feared Trapped

KEY POINTS 16 people rescued from Kano building collapse. Three children found unconscious in...

August 10, 2026

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Lagos man beaten to death by suspected cultists over missing phone at party

A young man identified as Azeez has been beaten to death by suspected cultists in the Agege area of Lagos after a dispute over a missing phone at a birthday party.

August 10, 2026

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Nigeria’s economy recovering after painful reforms, NRS says

Nigeria's economy is recovering strongly after painful reforms under President Tinubu, the Nigeria Revenue Service says, pointing to higher growth, oil output, reserves and taxes.

August 10, 2026

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Super Falcons lose automatic World Cup ticket after 1-0 defeat to Cameroon

Nigeria's Super Falcons lost automatic 2027 Women's World Cup qualification after a 1-0 WAFCON quarter-final defeat to Cameroon, and now face a harder play-off route.

August 10, 2026

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Bandits demand N500,000 from Benue farmer before allowing him to harvest his crops

Suspected bandits in Kastina-Ala, Benue State, demanded N500,000 from a farmer before allowing him to harvest his crops, abducting his wife when he failed to pay the full amount.

August 10, 2026

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Nigerian troops rescue 363 victims, kill 69 terrorists in one week, DHQ says

Nigerian troops rescued 363 kidnapped victims, killed 69 terrorists and arrested 49 suspects during a week of land, air and sea operations, DHQ says.

August 8, 2026

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Two Nigerian women held in India over N380m cocaine seizure

Railway police in Delhi have detained two Nigerian women after seizing 2.28 kilograms of cocaine worth about N380 million, allegedly tied to interstate trafficking.

August 8, 2026

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Nigeria, Benin Strengthen Defence Ties, Plan Joint Action Against Cross-Border Threats

KEY POINTS Nigeria, Benin deepen defence cooperation against cross-border threats. Both countries strengthen intelligence...

August 8, 2026

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DSS Arrests Three More Suspects Linked to Kidnap of Nasarawa University Professor

KEY POINTS DSS arrests three more suspects linked to the kidnapping of Nasarawa varsity...

August 8, 2026

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Calls grow for EFCC chairman’s sack over Osun account freeze ahead of August 15 election

Calls for the sacking or resignation of EFCC chairman Ola Olukoyede have grown louder after President Tinubu ordered the agency to unfreeze Osun State's accounts just 10 days before the governorship election.

August 8, 2026

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Kwara nurse delivered 10 babies with bare hands while held captive by Boko Haram

A rescued Kwara nurse says she delivered 10 babies with her bare hands while held captive by Boko Haram for nearly six months after the February attack on Woro community.

August 8, 2026