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Police Rescue 10 Abducted NYSC Members in Kogi

KEY POINTS Police rescued 10 more NYSC members abducted along a highway in Kogi. The operation involved the police, military and DSS. Security forces are still searching for remaining victims and pursuing the attackers. The Kogi State Police Command has announced the rescue of 10...

Festac Residents Plan Protest Over Fence Demolition

KEY POINTS Festac residents plan a peaceful protest over the alleged demolition of their perimeter fence. Residents accuse the FHA of removing the fence, gateway and other installations. The FHA has yet to publicly respond to the allegations or clarify the status of the...

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Police Rescue 10 Abducted NYSC Members in Kogi

KEY POINTS Police rescued 10 more NYSC members abducted along a highway in Kogi. ...

Festac Residents Plan Protest Over Fence Demolition

KEY POINTS Festac residents plan a peaceful protest over the alleged demolition of their...

Tinubu Begins Three-Week London Vacation, Shettima to Take Over

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has left Nigeria for a three-week annual vacation, beginning...

Two Killed in Lagos Cinema Machete Attack

KEY POINTS Two people died after a machete and knife attack at Filmhouse IMAX...