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Abuja bizman arrested over alleged $120m fraud

The EFCC has arrested an Abuja-based businessman, Innocent Ezuma, over allegations of defrauding a Ukrainian investor of more than $120 million. Read More:...

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2027: Yahaya Bello, Natasha battle for Kogi Central votes

Former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have reignited their battle for political control of Kogi Central ahead of 2027. Read More:...

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Iheanacho proud to smash Turkish scoring record, eyes title

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho says he is proud to set a new scoring record in Turkey after netting his 15th goal for Bursaspor against Pendikspor. Read More:...

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My brother’s death not politically-motivated – Ebonyi Commissioner

Ebonyi Commissioner Sunday Inyima has dismissed claims that his brother’s murder was politically motivated, calling such insinuations false and misleading. Read More:...

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Foundation empowers 600 girls in Abia, Enugu

A US-based non-profit, Quantus Medical Foundation, has launched a health outreach to empower 600 female students in Abia and Enugu states with health educa Read More:...

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Group, Anambra clash over arrest, disappearance of gatekeeper

A rights group has raised concerns over the alleged violent invasion of a residence in Anambra by state security operatives, leading to a man’s arrest and Read More:...

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Transport, petrol prices soar in S’East amid fuel discount

Commuters in Nigeria’s South-East grapple with soaring transport fares and high petrol prices, despite a promised fuel discount by the Federal Government. Read More:...

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NBA, rights group warn against weaponisation of judiciary

The Nigerian Bar Association and a rights group have warned against the weaponisation of the judiciary to suppress civic space, citing a 700% surge in case Read More:...

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ABSU students win N35m car, laptops from MTN

A 100-level Medical Laboratory student of Abia State University, Favour Robinson, has won a car valued at N35m from MTN Nigeria’s youth engagement drive. Read More:...

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PDP, APGA, Accord backing Tinubu’s reelection bid – APC chair

The APC National Chairman claims that the PDP, APGA, and Accord parties are now backing President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 reelection bid. Read More:...

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Family demands probe after man dies in Osun police cell

The family of Taofiki Mustapha, who died in a police cell in Agbeye, Osun State, has petitioned the AIG to probe the circumstances of his death. Read More:...

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Emefiele’s bid to remove trial judge awaits appeal verdict

Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele awaits a Court of Appeal verdict on his bid to remove Justice Rahman Oshodi from his trial over alleged bias. Read More:...

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Enugu journalists expect Mbah, Umahi, Olukoyede for press week

Enugu Governor Peter Mbah, Works Minister David Umahi, and EFCC Chair Ola Olukoyede are expected at the 2026 NUJ Enugu Correspondents’ Chapel press week. Read More:...

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Let’s move from disaster relief to prevention – MAN

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has called for a national shift from reacting to disasters to preventing and preparing for them, citing N11.48bn l Read More:...

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Sanwo-Olu, Bamidele, others mourn Ekiti Muslim leader

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele have mourned the death of Alhaja Taibat Bakare, the Iya Sunnah of Ansar-ud-Deen in Eki Read More:...

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Otti awards scholarships to 81 undergraduates

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has awarded scholarships to 81 new undergraduates through his foundation, increasing the annual award to N350,000. Read More:...

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Afenifere leader Fasoranti dies at 100, Tinubu, Obasanjo mourn

Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has died at the age of 100 in Akure, Ondo State. President Tinubu and ex-President Obasanjo lead tributes. Read More:...

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State police: Five more Assemblies pass bill, FG panel submits draft

Five more state assemblies have passed the constitutional amendment bill for state police as a presidential panel submits its draft bill to the Justice Min Read More:...

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Nigeria risked 1,000% inflation without reforms – Oyedele

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele claims Nigeria could have faced 1,000% inflation without President Tinubu’s economic reforms like subsidy removal. Read More:...

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Aviation unions petition Presidency over Air Peace airside invasion

Aviation unions have petitioned the presidency over an alleged airside invasion by Air Peace at Lagos airport, demanding a security investigation. Read More:...

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