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Nigeria DisCos Collected N210 Billion in October, NERC Says

Nigeria’s DisCos collected N210 billion in October 2025, according to NERC, as billing gaps and subsidies continued to weigh on electricity sector finances.
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Tambuwal Says Nigeria Elections Often Distorted at Collation

Aminu Tambuwal says Nigeria’s elections are often distorted during collation, arguing that systemic flaws weaken voter influence and calling for electoral reforms.

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Why Obi Urged Rivers Leaders to Embrace Peace After Crisis

Obi urges Rivers leaders to embrace peace after emergency rule, saying lessons must be learned to prevent future political crises.
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UN Proposes 15 Percent Budget Cut for 2026

The UN plans 15% budget cut in 2026 as Antonio Guterres tackles U.S. arrears, workforce downsizing, and organizational restructuring
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Nigeria Says All Federal Airports Fully Insured

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126 Environmental Defenders Killed in Africa Since 2012, Report Shows

Global Witness reports 126 killings of environmental defenders in Africa since 2012, with DRC named the most dangerous country.
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Nine Rescued, Five Revived in Lagos High-Rise Fire

Nine rescued and five revived after a Lagos high-rise fire, sparking new safety concerns in Nigeria’s bustling commercial capital.
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Nigerian Sentenced in $6 Million U.S. Fraud Case

Nigerian Ehis Akhimie sentenced to more than eight years in U.S. prison over $6 million inheritance fraud targeting elderly victims
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Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers in Zamfara Mosque Attack

Bandits kidnapped 40 worshippers during prayers in Zamfara, exposing collapse of peace deals in the troubled North-West region.
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Dangote Says Refinery Ends Nigeria’s 50-Year Fuel Queues

Dangote refinery marks one year of petrol production, easing Nigeria’s 50-year fuel queues, cutting pump prices, creating jobs, and boosting industrialisation efforts.
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Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers in Zamfara Mosque

The Zamfara mosque attack saw 40 worshippers abducted during dawn prayers, highlighting fragile peace efforts and worsening insecurity in northwest Nigeria
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Plateau to Recruit 1,000 Youths for Security Program

Plateau State will recruit 1,000 youths into Operation Rainbow to combat insecurity while tackling unemployment in vulnerable communities.
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How Petrol Station Attendants Cheat Nigerians with Pump Manipulation

Pump attendants cheat petrol buyers across Nigeria, shortchanging motorists as regulators lack staff to monitor stations.
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Four Rescued After Lagos Building Collapse

Four people were rescued alive after a three-storey building under construction collapsed in Yaba, Lagos, sparking overnight emergency operations
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Nigeria DisCos Collected N210 Billion in October, NERC Says

Nigeria’s DisCos collected N210 billion in October 2025, according to NERC, as billing gaps and subsidies continued to weigh on electricity sector finances.
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Tambuwal Says Nigeria Elections Often Distorted at Collation

Aminu Tambuwal says Nigeria’s elections are often distorted during collation, arguing that systemic flaws weaken voter influence and calling for electoral reforms.
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Community Pharmacists Say Pharmacies Are Health Facilities

Community pharmacists say Nigerian law recognises pharmacies as health facilities, defending regulated point-of-care testing and urging collaboration across healthcare professions.
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Nigeria Says Third Mainland Bridge Rehab Cost N43 Billion

Nigeria says the Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation cost N43 billion, while the CCTV control centre cost about N2.5 billion, rejecting reports of inflated surveillance spending.

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