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Bandits Abduct Over 10 Passengers Travelling to Abuja

KEY POINTS Bandits reportedly abducted over 10 passengers and a driver travelling from Kebbi...

October 27, 2026

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Swiss Authorities Confirm Ebola Patient’s Safe Arrival

KEY POINTS Ebola patient and husband arrive safely in Switzerland for treatment and isolation. ...

October 27, 2026

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Kara Bridge repairs push Lagos-Ibadan gridlock 15km into Lagos

Repairs to Kara Bridge expansion joints have paralyzed the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway again, with some commuters reaching home after 2 a.m. and engineers questioning past work.

September 17, 2026

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Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Motorists trapped for 14 hours after seven-vehicle crash at Kara Bridge

A seven-vehicle crash at Kara Bridge left motorists on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway trapped for more than 14 hours on Tuesday, with fares tripling on the route.

September 16, 2026

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Aliko Dangote explains why petrol stays expensive despite local refining

Aliko Dangote says petrol remains expensive despite local refining because his refinery buys crude at global prices, but promises Nigeria will face no shortages.

September 16, 2026

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LASUTH resident doctors launch indefinite strike over 25 months of unpaid allowances

Key points The LASUTH Association of Resident Doctors declared an indefinite strike from 8...

September 15, 2026

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Aliko Dangote says N2.2 trillion refinery IPO will democratize wealth creation

Aliko Dangote says the N2.2 trillion Dangote refinery IPO will democratize wealth creation by giving Nigerians and global investors a stake in Africa's largest refinery.

September 15, 2026

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ADC says it will beat APC in 2027 if the election is free and fair

ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi says the opposition party will defeat the APC in a free and fair 2027 election and is ready to protect its votes.

September 14, 2026

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US lists three categories of visa services affected in Nigeria

The US has realigned routine visa services in Abuja to regional hubs, affecting tourist, business and petition-based nonimmigrant visa applications from August 1.

August 18, 2026

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FG unveils national cloud policy, targets $750m investment in 24 months

Nigeria's government has unveiled a National Digital Cloud Policy that aims to attract $750 million in private cloud and data investment within 24 months.

August 17, 2026

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MultiChoice Nigeria clarifies ownership structure under Canal+

MultiChoice Nigeria says it still sets pricing, content and distribution decisions locally under CANAL+, insisting global ownership keeps key operational choices in Nigeria.

August 17, 2026

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Outrage grows over airport safety concerns as unions picket Air Peace

The picketing of Air Peace by aviation unions has drawn outrage over airport safety and security, after it stranded thousands and cost over N2 billion.

August 15, 2026

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Gumi defends public funding of marriages in Shariah states

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has defended using public funds to support marriages in Nigeria's Shariah states, calling the practice a legitimate part of governance.

August 14, 2026

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Nigeria’s refineries will soon bounce back, Tinubu says

President Tinubu says Nigeria's refineries will soon bounce back, while complaining that CNG benefits flow to truck owners rather than commuters, as NUPENG raised concerns.

August 14, 2026