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Cooking Gas, Diesel and Petrol Prices Spike Across Nigeria as Iran War Sends Crude to $84

Nigeria's cooking gas, diesel and petrol prices have surged this week as the U.S.-Iran war pushes global crude to an eight-month high.
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Nigerian Couple Jailed 14 Years for Running Baby Factory Where Girls Were Held and Newborns Sold

A Nigerian couple has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for operating a baby factory in Ondo State where underage girls were held captive.

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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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Nigeria Reports 156 Lassa Fever Deaths in 2025

Lassa fever deaths reach 156 in Nigeria this year, with health officials warning of rising cases and intensified containment efforts.
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Car Hits Crowd in Jigawa, Injuring 18 People

Eighteen people were injured in a Jigawa car crash when a speeding vehicle rammed into a busy market crowd.
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Cooking Gas, Diesel and Petrol Prices Spike Across Nigeria as Iran War Sends Crude to $84

Nigeria's cooking gas, diesel and petrol prices have surged this week as the U.S.-Iran war pushes global crude to an eight-month high.
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Nigerian Couple Jailed 14 Years for Running Baby Factory Where Girls Were Held and Newborns Sold

A Nigerian couple has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for operating a baby factory in Ondo State where underage girls were held captive.
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DSS Arrests Five Officers for Taking Bribes to Block El-Rufai’s Detention at Abuja Airport

Five Nigerian security officers face prosecution for allegedly taking bribes to block the detention of former Gov. El-Rufai at Abuja airport.
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Trump Threatens to Send U.S. Navy Into the Strait of Hormuz to Keep the World’s Oil Flowing

Trump has threatened to deploy the U.S. Navy to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran threatened to attack passing ships.

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