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Lagos Govt Probes Collapse of School Building in Ogba as Injured Students Receive Treatment

KEY POINTS No deaths recorded after a four-storey building housing a private school collapsed in Ogba, Lagos, as occupants evacuated moments before the incident. Several students sustained injuries during the evacuation and were taken to hospital for treatment. Lagos authorities have launched an investigation,...

March 10, 2026

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Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Defects from PDP to APC Amid Party Crisis

KEY POINTS Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has defected from the PDP to the APC after consultations with political stakeholders in the state. He cited the prolonged leadership crisis and internal disagreements within the PDP as major reasons for his decision. His defection raises the...

March 10, 2026

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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

March 29, 2025

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Delta APC rejects Waive’s call to adopt Oborevwori for 2027

The Delta APC strongly rejects Hon. Waive’s call for Governor Oborevwori as the 2027 candidate, pledging to offer a credible alternative

March 28, 2025

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Ogun’s Healthcare Crisis Forces Nigerians to Cross into Benin for Medical Care

Ogun State’s healthcare crisis drives residents to seek medical care in Benin. The Ogundipe family’s story highlights the inadequacies of local healthcare facilities.

March 26, 2025

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Federal Government kicks off Phase 2B of Second Niger Bridge

Phase 2B construction of the access road to the Second Niger Bridge aims to enhance connectivity and support South-East development

March 26, 2025

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INEC holds meeting over recall of Kogi senator

INEC discusses Kogi senator Akpoti-Uduaghan's recall amid legal and constituent challenges, with the senator denying any apology to the Senate

March 25, 2025

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Diaspora NIN enrollments surge by 307.88%

Nigerian diaspora NIN enrollments surged by 307.88%, as the government boosts efforts to digitally capture citizens worldwide in a central database

March 25, 2025

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5 Nigerian Celebrities Who Are Redefining Fashion

KEY POINTS Burna Boy blends African prints with international fashion trends. Tiwa Savage is...

March 24, 2025

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Canada, Nigeria seal deal to enhance aviation ties

Canada and Nigeria sign a code-sharing agreement to enhance aviation efficiency and passenger travel experience

March 22, 2025

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Rivers State administrator vows to restore order, reject violence

Ibas pledges to restore law and order in Rivers State, rejecting violence and committing to protect civil liberties during his tenure as administrator

March 21, 2025

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