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Rivers Senator Barinada Mpigi Dies at 64 After Brief Illness

KEY POINTS Senator Barinada Mpigi died at 64 after a brief illness. He served in the National Assembly from 2011 to 2026, including as Senate Works Committee Chairman. Governor Siminalayi Fubara and others described him as a major political figure and community advocate. Senator Barinada...
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Two Dead After Container Trucks Collide on Busy Lagos Expressway

  KEY POINTS Two people died after a speeding container truck rammed into a stationary truck on the Oshodi–Apapa Expressway. Emergency responders and police coordinated a complex rescue and recovery operation to clear the scene. Authorities are urging stricter compliance with traffic rules following multiple...

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EFCC to Release VeryDarkMan Amid Protests

EFCC will release social media activist VeryDarkMan, accused of cyberstalking, while protests demand justice in Abuja
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5 Nigerian Entrepreneurs Who Made It Big After School Start

Five successful Nigerian entrepreneurs started in school, built their ideas, and turned them into powerful businesses influencing industries today
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CBN Reports N38.8 Billion Profit, Reversing Heavy 2023 Loss

CBN rebounds from N1.15 trillion loss to report N38.8 billion profit in 2024
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Imo Government Bows to NJC Over Judge Appointment

Imo State agrees to reverse appointment and comply with NJC’s verdict on chief judge selection
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Army Metering Project Yields ₦769.1 Million in Eight Months

Mass metering project boosts revenue and energy transparency in Nigerian army barracks across key regions
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Four Killed in Bayelsa as Cultists Clash Over Market Revenue

Four people were killed in a cult attack in Bayelsa's Swali community. Police restored security after the violent clash between rival cults.
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Plateau Governor Asks Communities to Defend Themselves After Mass Killings

Governor Caleb Mutfwang calls for community defense after mass killings in Plateau, urging locals to protect themselves from rising violence.
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Ghana Police Debunk False Arrest Rumours Involving Billionaire Benedict Peters

Ghana Police confirm Benedict Peters was not arrested, clarifying traffic-related misunderstanding in Accra.
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Nigeria Faces Surge in Meningitis Cases, Deaths

Nigeria is experiencing a meningitis outbreak with rising cases and deaths. The NCDC is urging vaccination and immediate medical attention.
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Okpebholo Visits Kano Families of Victims Killed in Edo Attack

Governor Okpebholo visits Kano victims' families, assures justice after the Uromi killings
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5 Nigerian Media Personalities You Should Follow for Insightful Content

These five Nigerian media personalities are reshaping how we consume content—through stories that inform, entertain, challenge, and reflect today’s realities
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FRSC Kano kicks off 2025 Eid patrol March 27–April 2

FRSC Kano deploys personnel for special patrol to ensure safe, smooth traffic flow during the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations
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Rivers Senator Barinada Mpigi Dies at 64 After Brief Illness

KEY POINTS Senator Barinada Mpigi died at 64 after a brief illness. He served...
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Two Dead After Container Trucks Collide on Busy Lagos Expressway

  KEY POINTS Two people died after a speeding container truck rammed into a stationary...
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Rivers Assembly Suspends Impeachment Move Against Fubara

KEY POINTS Rivers Assembly suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara and his deputy after...
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Navy Announces Death of Operations Chief Musa Katagum

KEY POINTS Nigerian Navy confirms the death of Chief of Operations Musa Katagum after...

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