Kidnappers Demand N300m More for Abducted Niger Electoral Commissioner
Armed kidnappers have demanded an additional N300 million ransom for the release of Ahmed Mohammed, a commissioner with the Niger State Independent Electoral
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Diezani Moves to Leverage UK Acquittal as Court Grants Request
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, permission to present evidence of her recent acquittal
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Dangote Refinery IPO Faces Backlash Over High Entry Barrier
Shareholder groups in Nigeria have called on Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Plc to review key terms of its planned Initial Public Offering (IPO),
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Flooding Hits Lagos Communities, Knocks Out Electricity
Heavy rainfall on Tuesday caused widespread flooding across Lagos State, submerging homes and roads, disrupting movement, and triggering power outages in several communities.
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Court-Backed Arrest: ICPC Picks Up Uche Nnaji in Abuja
ABUJA — Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was arrested on Wednesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly after
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Tinubu: NYSC Reforms to Focus on Skills, Jobs
President Bola Tinubu says the newly approved reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) are designed to equip young Nigerians with practical
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African Teen Stars Shine in Race for FIFA Young Player Award at 2026 World Cup
Five African youngsters have emerged as strong contenders for the FIFA Best Young Player Award at the ongoing 2026 World Cup, following standout
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Two Arrested as Police Raid Kidnappers’ Den in FCT–Nasarawa
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate operating along the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)–Nasarawa border. Police spokesperson,
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Nigeria Plans Major School Reform Over Dropout Surge
The Federal Government has announced plans to phase out the policy separating Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) from Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), citing its
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States Secure $27m as World Bank Backs Education, Health Reforms
Five Nigerian states have emerged as top performers in a World Bank-backed reform program, earning a combined $15 million in incentives for improvements