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Lagos Electrician Alleges Four-Day Police Detention, ₦45,000 Extortion Over Missing Phone

KEY POINTS Lagos electrician Sunday Moses Olugbemi alleges police detained him for four days over a missing phone that was later found. He claims officers demanded and received ₦45,000 from his wife before releasing him. Take It Back Movement has condemned the alleged extortion...
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Gunmen Kidnap Worshippers at Niger Mosque

K KEY POINTS Gunmen abducted worshippers from Kpenya Mosque in Niger State during Friday prayers. Police said no deaths were recorded and launched a joint rescue operation. Residents claimed more than 60 people were abducted in coordinated attacks, but the figure remains unverified. Gunmen have abducted...

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Makinde Picks Ex-SSS DG Lawal Daura as Running Mate

KEY PONTS Makinde picks ex-SSS DG Lawal Daura. Security is central to the ticket. ...
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Police Summon Osun APC Senator Over Viral Threa

KEY POINTS Police summon Senator Fadahunsi. Viral comments sparked outrage. Senator says he meant...
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Atiku Questions INEC’s Use of Android 10 on BVAS Ahead of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Atiku questions INEC’s use of Android 10 on BVAS, citing cybersecurity and...
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Opposition parties begin talks on single candidate for 2027

Six opposition parties under the G-100 platform will meet in Abuja on August 18 to explore fielding a single candidate for Nigeria's 2027 general elections.
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INEC Extends 2027 Nomination Deadline, Suspends Physical PVC Collection in Osun

KEY POINTS INEC moved the 2027 candidate-submission deadline to August 11. Physical PVC collection...
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PFIPC scandal: Adeyemi demands media, lawyers before Reps questioning

Adeniyi Adeyemi, the disputed PFIPC director-general, insists his lawyers and journalists must be present before he answers questions from the House of Representatives committee.
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Atiku Alleges Plot to Stop ADC from Contesting 2027 Election

K KEY POINTS • Atiku Abubakar alleges there is a coordinated political and legal plot to...
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Obasanjo, Kwankwaso Hold Talks in Kano Ahead of 2027 Elections

K KEY POINTS Obasanjo and Rabiu Kwankwaso met in Kano during the former president's official...
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APC’s Faduyile Wins Ondo South Senatorial By-Election

KEY POINTS • Dayo Faduyile of the APC has won the Ondo South Senatorial by-election. •...
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You’re a terrible Prime Minister, Badenoch reacts to Starmer’s resignation

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called Keir Starmer a terrible Prime Minister, blaming Labour policies for the UK's challenges as he resigns.
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Oyebanji Wins Ekiti Governorship Election

KEY POINTS • INEC has declared Biodun Oyebanji winner of the Ekiti governorship election for...
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Police Restrict Movement in Two Kano LGAs for Bye-Election

KEY POINTS The Kano State Police Command has imposed a movement restriction in Dawakin...
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Lagos Electrician Alleges Four-Day Police Detention, ₦45,000 Extortion Over Missing Phone

KEY POINTS Lagos electrician Sunday Moses Olugbemi alleges police detained him for four days...
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Gunmen Kidnap Worshippers at Niger Mosque

K KEY POINTS Gunmen abducted worshippers from Kpenya Mosque in Niger State during Friday prayers. ...
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Osun Govt Warns Against Fresh Violence After Election

KEY POINTS Osun Government warns of alleged plans to cause fresh violence at council...
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Tinubu Suspends Three Perm Secs Over Alleged Fake Agency in SGF Office

KEY POINTS Tinubu ordered the arrest of George Nwabueze over an alleged fake office...