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Atiku Sues Tinubu, Seeks His Disqualification from 2027 Presidential Election

KEY POINTS Atiku and the ADC have sued Tinubu over alleged NYSC certificate forgery...

August 15, 2026

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Five Rescued After Gunmen Abduct 14 Travellers in Benue

KEY POINTS Gunmen abducted 14 passengers travelling from Enugu to Abuja on a road...

August 15, 2026

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Lagos man beaten to death by suspected cultists over missing phone at party

A young man identified as Azeez has been beaten to death by suspected cultists in the Agege area of Lagos after a dispute over a missing phone at a birthday party.

August 10, 2026

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Bandits demand N500,000 from Benue farmer before allowing him to harvest his crops

Suspected bandits in Kastina-Ala, Benue State, demanded N500,000 from a farmer before allowing him to harvest his crops, abducting his wife when he failed to pay the full amount.

August 10, 2026

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Nigeria, Benin Strengthen Defence Ties, Plan Joint Action Against Cross-Border Threats

KEY POINTS Nigeria, Benin deepen defence cooperation against cross-border threats. Both countries strengthen intelligence...

August 8, 2026

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DSS Arrests Three More Suspects Linked to Kidnap of Nasarawa University Professor

KEY POINTS DSS arrests three more suspects linked to the kidnapping of Nasarawa varsity...

August 8, 2026

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Calls grow for EFCC chairman’s sack over Osun account freeze ahead of August 15 election

Calls for the sacking or resignation of EFCC chairman Ola Olukoyede have grown louder after President Tinubu ordered the agency to unfreeze Osun State's accounts just 10 days before the governorship election.

August 8, 2026

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Kwara nurse delivered 10 babies with bare hands while held captive by Boko Haram

A rescued Kwara nurse says she delivered 10 babies with her bare hands while held captive by Boko Haram for nearly six months after the February attack on Woro community.

August 8, 2026

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Lagos police bust warehouse repackaging fake Viagra, Omeprazole and other drugs for sale across Nigeria

Lagos police have raided a warehouse used for more than two years to repackage fake medicines including Viagra, Omeprazole and antibiotics for distribution across Nigeria and West Africa.

August 7, 2026

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Nigeria has fewer than 300 psychiatrists for over 200 million people, expert warns

Nigeria has fewer than 300 psychiatrists serving a population of over 200 million people, a professor of psychiatry has warned, calling for urgent action on mental healthcare funding.

August 7, 2026

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President Tinubu Orders EFCC to Vacate Osun Account Freeze Ahead Of Governorship Election

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has ordered the EFCC to return to court and...

August 7, 2026

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Hundreds Flee Sokoto Community as Bandit Attacks Force Families From Their Homes

KEY POINTS Hundreds of residents, including women, children and elderly people, have fled Unguwar...

August 7, 2026

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Retired DSS Officer Arraigned Over Alleged IPOB Support

KEY POINTS Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam faces four charges over alleged IPOB membership and support. ...

August 7, 2026

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Smuggling surge, revenue losses and succession plot threaten Nigeria Customs Service

Customs officers are allegedly guarding smugglers at night, a government revenue code is being used to steal billions, and a power struggle is brewing at the top of Nigeria Customs Service.

August 7, 2026