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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 City, damaging property and injuring supporters. The party claims the incident was an assassination attempt following Akpata’s formal defection event. The attack has heightened political tensions amid recent election disputes...

February 25, 2026

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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 ₦165m. He pleaded not guilty; defence seeks time to file bail request. Court ordered remand and fixed May 2026 for trial dates. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday...

February 25, 2026

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October 27, 2025

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NAPTIP Cracks Child Trafficking Ring in Abuja

NAPTIP rescues 26 children from an unregistered orphanage in Abuja and detains its owner in a suspected child trafficking operation.

October 27, 2025

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CBN Injects $1.25 Billion to Support Fuel Imports

The Central Bank of Nigeria disbursed $1.25 billion to petroleum marketers in the first quarter of 2025 to stabilise fuel import and supply

October 27, 2025

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Igbo Unions Petition UN, ECOWAS Court Over Lagos Property Demolitions

Igbo Town Unions petition UN and ECOWAS over Lagos demolitions, alleging ethnic discrimination and destruction of Igbo-owned investments.

October 27, 2025

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Saw Dust Becomes the New Cooking Fuel as Gas Prices Soar in Nigeria

High gas prices force Nigerian families to turn to cheaper alternatives like saw dust, charcoal, and firewood for daily cooking.

October 27, 2025

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Dangote To Double Refinery Output To 1.4 Million Barrels Daily

Dangote plans to double his Lagos refinery output to 1.4 million barrels daily to boost Africa’s energy supply.

October 27, 2025

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Nigerian NGO Blasts Turkey Over Baby Gorilla Decision

A Nigerian NGO accuses Turkey of blocking the baby gorilla repatriation, calling it a violation of conservation ethics.

October 25, 2025

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PDP Faces Internal War Ahead of National Convention

Internal divisions and mistrust deepen in PDP as the party prepares for its November convention amid growing leadership tension.

October 25, 2025

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IMF Warns Nigeria on Rising Debt, Oil Risks Despite Reform Progress

IMF praises Nigeria’s economic reforms but warns that debt costs, fiscal pressures, and oil volatility could threaten recent recovery gains.

October 25, 2025

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Nigeria Pledges Stable Jet A1 Fuel Supply

Nigeria’s government pledges stronger collaboration with oil marketers and airlines to stabilise Jet A1 supply and promote fair fuel pricing across the aviation sector

October 25, 2025

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Tinubu Replaces Service Chiefs in Major Military Shake-Up

Tinubu replaces service chiefs in a sweeping military shake-up aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s defence leadership and enhancing security operations nationwide.

October 25, 2025

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WHO Hails Africa’s Remarkable Strides Toward Ending Polio

WHO hails Africa’s progress in the fight against polio as digital tools, cross-border vaccination campaigns, and stronger health systems drive the continent closer to eradicating the disease.

October 24, 2025