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Private jet loses door after Abuja takeoff, lands safely as NSIB opens probe

A Triton Aviation business jet lost its door after taking off from Abuja and landed safely with nine people aboard, and NSIB is investigating.
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Troops destroy Lakurawa camps in Sokoto forest, kill several fighters

Nigerian troops overran a Lakurawa enclave in Sokoto’s Waria Forest, killing several fighters, destroying camps and recovering weapons and five motorcycles, the military said.

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National Assembly will pass state police bill this week, says Bamidele

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele says the National Assembly will pass the constitutional amendment bill establishing state police this week, calling the reform long overdue amid worsening insecurity.
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INEC Meets Parties, Defends Appeal Against Court Rulings on Election Timelines

KEY POINTS INEC met political parties ahead of the June 20 Ekiti governorship election...
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Akume Defends Tinubu’s Reforms, Says Government Will Seek 2027 Mandate Revalidation

KEY POINTS SGF Backs Tinubu Administration’s Economic Policies Claims Economy Is Showing Signs of...
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Xenophobia: Nigeria weighs sanctions against South Africa

Nigeria says it is weighing sanctions against South Africa over renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, warning that a review of bilateral privileges is not off the table.
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Abure Warns Dickson Over Alliance With Peter Obi

KEY POINTS • Abure cautions NDC against handing control to Obi’s supporters • Says Labour Party...
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APC Sets Up Uba Sani-Led Ekiti Governorship Campaign Council

KEY POINTS • APC to inaugurate Ekiti campaign council on Wednesday in Abuja• Uba Sani...
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Salihu Dangoje Elected New Kebbi Assembly Speaker

KEY POINTS • Salihu Maikasuwa-Dangoje has been elected Speaker of the Kebbi State House of...
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LASU Student Dies After Armed Robbery Attack in Lagos

KEY POINTS • A Lagos State University student died after sustaining injuries during an armed...
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Reps Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda Resigns

KEY POINTS House of Representatives Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda has resigned from his position...
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Why Nigerians aren’t feeling Tinubu’s economic reforms, says Bwala

Presidential adviser Daniel Bwala says Nigeria's large population and infrastructure deficit are slowing the impact of President Tinubu's economic reforms on ordinary citizens.
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Aiyedatiwa approves Akure flyover and slate of Ondo projects

Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved a 2.38-kilometre flyover in Akure along with road, health, education and water projects across the state.
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Six Oyo Reps Defect From PDP to APM Amid Political Realignment

KEY POINTS Six House of Representatives members from Oyo State have defected from the...
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Private jet loses door after Abuja takeoff, lands safely as NSIB opens probe

A Triton Aviation business jet lost its door after taking off from Abuja and landed safely with nine people aboard, and NSIB is investigating.
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Troops destroy Lakurawa camps in Sokoto forest, kill several fighters

Nigerian troops overran a Lakurawa enclave in Sokoto’s Waria Forest, killing several fighters, destroying camps and recovering weapons and five motorcycles, the military said.
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Borno’s Guzamala council chairman says troops repelled a two-hour terrorist attack on a military post

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.
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Lagos banker and seven others arraigned over alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud

A Lagos banker and seven others have been arraigned on a 12-count charge over an alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud, according to the Police Special Fraud Unit.