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Jim Ovia’s $5 Million Bet Built Nigeria’s Zenith Bank Giant

Jim Ovia’s $5 million bet in 1990 built Zenith Bank into Nigeria’s most profitable lender, with over $3.3 billion in shareholders’ funds today.
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FG Threatens Contract Cut on Ibadan-Ilesha Road Project

Nigeria’s works minister warns contractors on the Ibadan-Ilesha expressway to begin urgent palliative repairs or risk losing half of the project scope.

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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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Obi Tells Police: Release Sowore Or Charge Him to Court

Peter Obi demands that police either release Sowore or formally charge him immediately to uphold legal rights.
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Jim Ovia’s $5 Million Bet Built Nigeria’s Zenith Bank Giant

Jim Ovia’s $5 million bet in 1990 built Zenith Bank into Nigeria’s most profitable lender, with over $3.3 billion in shareholders’ funds today.
News

FG Threatens Contract Cut on Ibadan-Ilesha Road Project

Nigeria’s works minister warns contractors on the Ibadan-Ilesha expressway to begin urgent palliative repairs or risk losing half of the project scope.
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Sowore Sues Police Chief Over Alleged Rights Violations

Activist Omoyele Sowore has sued Nigeria’s police chief, alleging unlawful arrest, detention, and rights violations linked to a protest in Abuja.
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NYSC to Standardise Protocols for Corpers With Disabilities

NYSC introduces a standardised protocol to ensure inclusive handling of corps members with disabilities during the orientation course and service year.

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