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Lagos to Close Apongbon Bridge for Six Weeks as Federal Government Begins Major Repairs

KEY POINTS Lagos will shut Apongbon Bridge from February 5 to March 19, 2026, for major repairs by the Federal Ministry of Works. Repairs will be executed in phases, with traffic diversions and alternative routes provided for motorists. The project aims to fix severe...

February 5, 2026

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Court Blocks Admission of Key Documents in Yahaya Bello’s ₦80.2bn Fraud Trial Over Missing Receipts

KEY POINTS Court refused to admit CTCs of documents in Yahaya Bello’s trial due to absence of payment receipts. Defence attempted to tender documents from another Federal High Court, but prosecution raised a procedural objection. Trial was adjourned to February 5, 2026, for continuation...

February 5, 2026

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FG Honours Fallen, Serving Army Officers for Gallantry, Service

Nigeria honours serving and fallen Army officers at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration, recognising gallantry, leadership, innovation and sacrifice.

January 14, 2026

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Peter Obi Urges FG to Halt New Tax Laws Over Errors, Lack of Public Input

KEY POINTS Peter Obi urges the Federal Government to pause implementation of newly gazetted...

January 14, 2026

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Ogun Court Denies Portable Bail Over Assault, Theft Charges

KEY POINTS Ogun High Court in Ota denied bail to singer Portable over assault,...

January 14, 2026

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Gbenga Daniel says Ijebu Remo State Bid Near Agreement as Talks Intensify in Ogun

KEY POINTS • Daniel says lawmakers are nearing agreement on the proposed Ijebu Remo state•...

January 13, 2026

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Video of Olubadan Declining Alaafin Handshake Sparks Fresh Debate Over Yoruba Traditional Hierarchy

KEY POINTS • Viral footage from an Ibadan event shows the Olubadan ignoring a handshake...

January 13, 2026

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New Awujale to Emerge Within a Month as Ijebu Ruling House Screens 86 Nominees

KEY POINTS Fusengbuwa Ruling House says screening of 86 nominees for Awujale has been...

January 13, 2026

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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.

January 13, 2026

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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.

January 13, 2026

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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.

January 13, 2026

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Nigeria, ASUU to Sign New Accord Aimed at University Stability

Nigeria’s federal government and ASUU will sign a new agreement on January 14, seeking to improve university quality and prevent recurring strikes.

January 12, 2026

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Adichie Seeks Records From Lagos Hospital After Son’s Death

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband demand records from Euracare after their son’s death, alleging medical negligence and warning of legal action.

January 12, 2026

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Nigeria Opens ₦40 billion CCTV Centre on Third Mainland Bridge

Nigeria opens a ₦40 billion Third Mainland Bridge CCTV centre, the country’s first, providing real-time traffic monitoring and improved safety infrastructure.

January 12, 2026