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Otedola Raises First HoldCo Stake to 26.6% With Fresh N12.6bn Investment

KEY POINTS Otedola bought another 95.69 million First HoldCo shares for N12.58 billion. His total stake has risen to about 12.23 billion shares, or 26.6 percent. His First HoldCo holding is now worth approximately N1.61 trillion. Femi Otedola, chairman of First HoldCo Plc, has further...
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Suspected Lakurawa Fighter Linked to Niger Mosque Attack

KEY POINTS A suspected Lakurawa fighter identified as Mar Dego has been linked by local sources to Friday’s mosque attack in Dekera, Niger State. Gunmen reportedly abducted several worshippers during prayers. Community leaders are calling for increased security presence as authorities have yet to...

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NAFDAC Seals Illegal Factories, Arrests Chemical Producer in Abuja

NAFDAC arrests chemical producer and seals illegal water and rice factories in Abuja amid safety crackdown.
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US Pledges $32.5 Million to Boost Nigeria’s Food Security

The US has pledged $32.5 million to support food security in Nigeria, aiming to combat hunger and strengthen resilience amid rising costs.
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Police Arrest Suspected Cultists With Skull, Gun in Ogun

Police in Ogun State arrest suspected student cultists with a human skull and gun, heightening fears of rising cult violence.
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Tinubu’s Governance ‘Fair to All Nigerians,’ Says FG

FG insists Tinubu’s governance is fair to all Nigerians, with balanced appointments and projects spread nationwide for equity and stability.
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Ondo Man Arrested in Death of Neighbor’s Son

Police arrest man in Ondo over neighbor’s son death, sparking outrage and calls for justice in Akure community.
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Nigeria Says Subsidy Removal Frees Funds for Growth

Nigeria says fuel subsidy removal freed resources for national development, redirecting funds into infrastructure, health, and education despite public hardship.
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Lagos Cracks Down on Builders Over Waste Disposal

Lagos warns builders of penalties for poor waste disposal as the government intensifies enforcement to curb flooding and pollution.
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Delta Police Say Officers Can Search Without Warrants

Delta police say officers can conduct warrantless searches, sparking public concern about rights, accountability, and abuse of stop-and-search powers.
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Ooni’s Camp Dismisses Alaafin Ultimatum as Empty Threat

Ooni’s camp dismisses the Alaafin ultimatum as an empty threat, framing it as a relic of Yoruba monarchy’s fading influence.
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Ogun Urban Planners Warn of Strain from Population Boom

Ogun faces a population boom that outpaces infrastructure, leaving planners worried about strained towns, worsening traffic, and growing risks of urban collapse.
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Lagos Commissioner Says New Tenancy Law Will Shield Tenants

Lagos proposes a new tenancy law aimed at protecting tenants from exploitation while safeguarding landlord rights in Nigeria’s biggest city.
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Katsina Governor Radda to Begin Three-Week Medical Leave

Katsina Governor Dikko Radda to begin a three-week medical leave Monday, with Deputy Governor Faruk Jobe acting in his stead.
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Otedola Raises First HoldCo Stake to 26.6% With Fresh N12.6bn Investment

KEY POINTS Otedola bought another 95.69 million First HoldCo shares for N12.58 billion. His...
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Suspected Lakurawa Fighter Linked to Niger Mosque Attack

KEY POINTS A suspected Lakurawa fighter identified as Mar Dego has been linked by...
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Troops Intercept Gun Runners, Rescue Six Kidnap Victims in Zamfara

KEY POINTS Troops arrested three suspected gun runners in Zamfara. An AK-103-2 rifle and...
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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...