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Boko Haram Attacks APC Governorship Candidate’s Convoy in Borno

KEY POINTS Suspected Boko Haram insurgents detonated a landmine under a police armoured vehicle leading Gubio’s convoy. Soldiers, police and Civilian JTF engaged the attackers, who reportedly retreated; no convoy casualties were recorded. The attack highlights persistent security threats along the Gubio-Kareto-Damasak highway. The convoy...

Oworonshoki Demolition Victims Still Homeless After Three Years

KEY POINTS Hundreds of Oworonshoki demolition victims remain homeless three years later. MOTION alleges deaths, health problems and destroyed livelihoods among affected residents. The group demands compensation, resettlement, healthcare and an investigation by the Lagos State Government. Three years after homes were demolished in Oworonshoki,...

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JAMB releases 1.26m UTME results for April 17 and 18 candidates

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ADC blasts FG over plan to release 744 repentant terrorists

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ADC Warns Tinubu of Possible 2027 Defeat Over Rising Hardship

KEY POINTS ADC warns Tinubu risks losing the 2027 election due to worsening hardship...

Lagos orders filling stations and banks to open toilets to public

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JAMB releases 2026 UTME results, warns on fraud

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Jilli airstrike resident says he lost six brothers as over 100 bodies recovered and buried

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Boko Haram Attacks APC Governorship Candidate’s Convoy in Borno

KEY POINTS Suspected Boko Haram insurgents detonated a landmine under a police armoured vehicle...

Oworonshoki Demolition Victims Still Homeless After Three Years

KEY POINTS Hundreds of Oworonshoki demolition victims remain homeless three years later. MOTION alleges...

Soldiers Disperse AAUA Students Protesting Prolonged Strike

KEY POINTS AAUA students protested prolonged ASUU and JAC strikes disrupting academic activities. Soldiers...

Ezeagu Residents Demand Probe Into ₦7.35bn Council Allocations

KEY POINTS Ezeagu received ₦7.35bn in FAAC allocations in 2024 and 2025, residents say. ...