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Kaduna Woman’s Husband Alleges Police Returned Her to Mob Before Lynching

KEY POINTS The husband of Ummulkhairi Muhammad alleges that a police officer returned his wife to a mob shortly before she was lynched and burnt in Kaduna. He claimed the victim sought refuge at a police station but was allegedly ordered out and handed...

June 24, 2026

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Police Dismiss Helicopter Relocation Claim on Abducted Oyo Pupils

KEY POINTS Oyo Police have described as false a viral claim that abducted schoolchildren and teachers were flown to Kaduna by helicopter. Security agencies said rescue operations are ongoing and have been intensified to secure the victims’ release. The command warned against spreading unverified...

June 24, 2026

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Cardoso wins Central Bank Governor of the Year award

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso has won the Central Bank of the Year award in London, dedicating the recognition to the apex bank's board, management and staff.

June 12, 2026

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Business confidence in the macroeconomy rises to 7.9 index points, says CBN

Business confidence in Nigeria's macroeconomy rose to 7.9 index points in May from 3.9 in April, the CBN says, even as consumers remained pessimistic.

June 12, 2026

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Lekki Port Phase 2 construction set to begin, says Lagos government

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says construction on Phase 2 of the Lekki Port will start soon, boosting cargo capacity and strengthening the state's maritime position.

June 12, 2026

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FG to Launch Four More Flights for Nigerians Leaving South Africa

KEY POINTS FG announces four additional flights to evacuate Nigerians from South Africa after...

June 12, 2026

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Court Upholds JAMB’s Sack of Deputy Director Over Misconduct

KEY POINTS The National Industrial Court dismissed Yisa Usman’s suit and upheld his dismissal...

June 12, 2026

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Labour Party Ratifies 1,211 Candidates for 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Labour Party ratifies 1,211 candidates after completing nationwide primaries for the 2027...

June 12, 2026

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Tinubu Honours 50 Nigerians for Role in June 12 Democracy Struggle

KEY POINTS President Tinubu honoured 50 Nigerians for their roles in Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle...

June 12, 2026

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Reps Approve State Police Bill Amid Rising Insecurity

KEY POINTS The House of Representatives passed the State Police Bill with 289 lawmakers...

June 12, 2026

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FG Schedules More Evacuation Flights as 262 Nigerians Return From South Africa

KEY POINTS The first batch of 262 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived...

June 12, 2026

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Senate Orders Security Agencies to Arrest Bandits Flaunting Cash on TikTok

KEY POINTS The Senate has directed security agencies to track and arrest bandits and...

June 12, 2026

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DSS Questions Edo Take-It-Back Leader Over June 12 Protest

KEY POINTS • Edo Take-It-Back Movement coordinator Clinton Onobumhe alleged that the DSS interrogated and...

June 12, 2026

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Keyamo orders probe, grounds aircraft after unauthorized landing near Asaba

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has grounded a private aircraft and ordered a probe after it made an emergency landing near Asaba and departed without clearance.

June 11, 2026