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Fire Hits Building Housing Polaris Bank on Lagos Island

KEY POINTS A fire outbreak affected a 17-storey building housing a Polaris Bank branch on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on Thursday. The blaze started from a stationary saloon car parked on the third floor and was quickly contained by firefighters. No deaths or injuries...

INEC Begins Distribution of Election Materials in Ekiti as Voter Register Hits 1.06 Million

KEY POINTS INEC has begun distributing sensitive election materials from the CBN in Ado Ekiti under tight security ahead of the June 20 elections. Ekiti’s voter register has risen to over 1.05 million, with PVC collection reaching 97.1% of registered voters. Officials say preparations...

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Ayetoro Faces Extinction as Rising Ocean Waves Destroy Homes, Residents Blame Government Inaction

KEY POINTS Rising ocean waves are destroying homes, infrastructure and heritage sites in Ayetoro,...

Finance Ministry, contractors clash again over outstanding debt

Nigeria's Finance Ministry says it processed N700bn to 1,240 local contractors, but protesting members of AICAN insist most of them have received no payment.

Agriculture records 3.15 percent GDP growth to N11.87trillion in first quarter

Nigeria's agricultural sector grew 3.15 percent year-on-year to N11.87trn in the first quarter of 2026, with crop production leading the gains at N8.9trn, the NBS says.

Nigeria among world’s most expensive countries for airline operations, says IATA

IATA has named Nigeria one of the world's most expensive countries for airline operations, blaming high taxes and charges that keep local carriers from competing.

Sugar tax will worsen manufacturers’ plight, LCCI warns

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry warns that the Senate's Sugar-Sweetened Beverage tax bill could worsen the challenges facing Nigeria's manufacturing sector.

Gunmen Abduct LG Worker, Filling Station Attendant in Ondo

KEY POINTS • Akure North council staff abducted at his home in Ilu-Abo• Gunmen also...

39 Zamfara Residents Abducted During ‘Reconciliation’ Meeting With Bandits

KEY POINTS • 47 residents visited bandit camp for peace talks in Fadama Forest• Bandit...

Abducted Ogbomoso Principal Denies N1bn Ransom, Sharia Demands

KEY POINTS • Principal says kidnappers only want detained gang members released • Claims of N1bn...

Oyo Demolishes Kidnappers’ Hideout After Rescue of Adelabu’s Relatives

KEY POINTS • Oyo demolishes house used to hold kidnapped victims • Police rescue Adelabu’s sister...

Three Killed in Warri-Itakpe Train Derailment

KEY POINTS • Three passengers confirmed dead in train accident • Emergency teams deployed to rescue...

WAEC Warns Schools Against Extorting WASSCE Candidates

KEY POINTS • WAEC condemns illegal fees imposed on candidates • Schools charging for free calculators...

IPOB Claims Nigerian Government Admits Court Lacked Jurisdiction in Nnamdi Kanu Case

KEY POINTS IPOB says its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, agrees with an alleged admission by...

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Fire Hits Building Housing Polaris Bank on Lagos Island

KEY POINTS A fire outbreak affected a 17-storey building housing a Polaris Bank branch...

INEC Begins Distribution of Election Materials in Ekiti as Voter Register Hits 1.06 Million

KEY POINTS INEC has begun distributing sensitive election materials from the CBN in Ado...

Kwara Police Deny Bandit Invasion Rumour in Oke-Oyi

KEY POINTS The Kwara Police confirmed there was no bandit invasion in Oke-Oyi despite...

FG to Evacuate Over 742 Nigerians From South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobic Attacks

KEY POINTS The Federal Government will evacuate over 742 Nigerians from South Africa before...