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Borno’s Guzamala council chairman says troops repelled a two-hour terrorist attack on a military post

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.
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Lagos banker and seven others arraigned over alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud

A Lagos banker and seven others have been arraigned on a 12-count charge over an alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud, according to the Police Special Fraud Unit.
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Suspected Thugs Attack ADC Secretariat in Edo

KEY POINTS Suspected thugs attacked the ADC secretariat in Benin, vandalising property and damaging...
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Tinubu Orders Herders to Surrender Guns and End Open Grazing

Tinubu pushes herders to surrender guns and adopt ranching as Edo boosts security after new threats and recent abductions.
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Edo Moves to Regulate Scrap Dealers, Scavengers

Edo plans new scavenger regulation bill to curb vandalism, tighten scrap market control, and strengthen collaboration with the NSCDC.
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Edo Arrests Four Armed Suspects with Stolen Goods in Benin

KEY POINTS Four armed individuals were arrested in Benin City, Edo State, by the...
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Uromi Killings: Residents Accuse Police of Extortion and Unfair Arrests

Uromi residents accuse police of extortion and wrongful arrests after 16 northern travellers are killed. Tensions rise as community seeks justice.
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Edo Governor Takes Decisive Action Against Vigilante Groups After Uromi Killings

KEY POINTS Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended all illegal vigilante groups operating...
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Okpebholo Urges Effective Leadership from New Governing Councils

Governor Okpebholo urges newly inaugurated councils to focus on development, inclusivity, and the growth of Edo State.
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Edo PDP Chairman Urges Aspirants to Appeal Election Results

The chairman of the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, has...
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Zoning Politics: Edo State Governorship Aspirant Speaks Out

Anamero Dekeri, a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State,...
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Edo Governor Clears 28-Year Pension Backlog for Local Government Workers

In a move that has been hailed as a relief for thousands of retired...

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Borno’s Guzamala council chairman says troops repelled a two-hour terrorist attack on a military post

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.
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Lagos banker and seven others arraigned over alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud

A Lagos banker and seven others have been arraigned on a 12-count charge over an alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud, according to the Police Special Fraud Unit.
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Algorithms won’t decide 2027 elections, INEC chairman says as deepfake fears grow

INEC chairman Joash Amupitan says algorithms will not decide the 2027 elections, even as artificial intelligence shapes how Nigerians get information ahead of the polls.
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Nigerian Air Force Orders Safety Checks After Fatal Igbokoda Crash

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Air Force has ordered stricter aircraft airworthiness checks, maintenance reviews...