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“He suffered because he was poor”: Lawyers say police broke the law by detaining Oyo student over N8,000

New details show the N8,000 debt Oyo police said was irrelevant appears on Al-Amin Mohammed's charge sheet, as lawyers say detaining a debtor is illegal.
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Plateau women block Jos-Mangu highway after gunmen kill three vigilantes, including youth leader, on night patrol

Women and youths in Kassa community, Barkin Ladi, blocked the Jos-Mangu highway for hours on Friday after gunmen killed three vigilantes, including the youth leader.
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Six Defence Ministry Directors Kidnapped, Three Youths Killed in Nasarawa Attacks

Six Defence Ministry directors abducted and three youths killed in separate Nasarawa attacks as insecurity spreads across Nigeria.
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Two Nigerians Dead, Two Rescued After Mediterranean Shipwreck

Two Nigerians were rescued while two others died after a migrant boat capsized off Libya, the IOM confirms.
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Nigeria Bans Sachet Alcohol and Small Bottles to Curb Abuse

Nigeria bans sachet and small-bottle alcohol. Enforcement begins January 2026 to reduce misuse and protect public health.
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Southeast Nigeria Gripped by Violence as Amnesty Counts 1,800 Dead

Amnesty International reports over 1,800 deaths in southeast Nigeria, blaming both separatists and security forces for widespread violence.
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Dickson, Amaechi Raise Alarm Over Election Fraud Ahead of 2027

Dickson and Amaechi warn election rigging is a coup against democracy, urging stronger reforms before Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
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US Congress Moves to Sanction Miyetti Allah Over Religious Freedom Violations

US lawmakers plan sanctions on Miyetti Allah over alleged Christian persecution, as Nigeria opens talks to ease tension.
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US Military Drafts Airstrike Plans for Nigeria After Trump’s Warning

The U.S. military prepared airstrike plans for Nigeria after Trump’s order to protect Christians from extremist violence.
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31 U.S. Congress Members Commend Trump for Nigeria’s CPC Tag

U.S. lawmakers praise Trump for reinstating Nigeria’s CPC tag, citing protection of Christians and global defense of religious freedom.
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Nigeria Denies Christian Persecution, Cites Foreign Lobbyists

KEY POINTS Nigeria denies Christian genocide allegations, calls them misleading. Government says 13,500 terrorists...
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U.S. Congress Targets 12 Nigerian Governors Over Religious Persecution Claims

U.S. Congress debates sanctions on Nigerian officials accused of religious persecution as Tinubu defends Nigeria’s constitutional rights.
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NLC Warns FG: Resolve Education Crisis in Four Weeks or Face Shutdown

The Nigeria Labour Congress and education unions have given the Federal Government a four-week deadline to end the ongoing crisis in the sector or face nationwide action.
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Heavy security as Lekki Tollgate braces for EndSARS memorial

Heavy security as Lekki Tollgate braces for EndSARS memorial
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“He suffered because he was poor”: Lawyers say police broke the law by detaining Oyo student over N8,000

New details show the N8,000 debt Oyo police said was irrelevant appears on Al-Amin Mohammed's charge sheet, as lawyers say detaining a debtor is illegal.
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Plateau women block Jos-Mangu highway after gunmen kill three vigilantes, including youth leader, on night patrol

Women and youths in Kassa community, Barkin Ladi, blocked the Jos-Mangu highway for hours on Friday after gunmen killed three vigilantes, including the youth leader.
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How Aliko Dangote’s refinery turned Nigeria into a petrol exporter worth nearly N1 trillion in six months

Aliko Dangote's refinery has turned Nigeria from a heavy petrol importer into an exporter earning N998.5 billion in the first half of 2026, NBS data show.
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Obi insists he left Anambra debt-free, says World Bank loans were federal support drawn after he left office

Peter Obi says he never borrowed money or issued bonds as Anambra governor, rejecting the state government's claim that his tenure left N127.4 billion in external debt.