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Enugu Police Arrest 12 Kidnappers Who Allegedly Killed Female Victim After Collecting Ransom
Police in Enugu State say they have arrested 12 kidnappers who allegedly collected large ransoms and then killed a female victim.
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Fayose Says Obi’s Exit From ADC Weakened Opposition’s 2027 Chances
Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose says Peter Obi’s decision to leave the ADC effectively ended his 2027 presidential chances and handed Tinubu an advantage.
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Federal Government to Announce Islamic New Year Public Holiday
The Federal Government is set to announce the public holiday to mark the Islamic New Year, with a list of observances expected.
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Kaduna University VC Accuses ASUU of Misrepresenting Facts on Mass Resignation
The Vice-Chancellor of Kaduna State University has accused ASUU of misrepresenting facts over the reported mass resignation of lecturers.
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NAICOM Revokes Universal Insurance Licence, Appoints Liquidator
The National Insurance Commission has revoked the operating licence of Universal Insurance and appointed a liquidator.
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Naira Strengthens to Five-Month High Near ₦1,343/$ on Improved Dollar Supply
The naira firmed to about ₦1,343 per dollar at the official market — its strongest level in roughly five months — as dollar liquidity improved.
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NDLEA Arrests Influencer ‘KC Luxury’ Over Alleged ₦39bn Cocaine Cartel as He Tried to Flee to Paris
The NDLEA says it has arrested Lagos socialite and influencer Afolabi Kazeem Michael, known online as “KC Luxury,” over his alleged role in an international cocaine syndicate, after intercepting a record 184.5kg cocaine consignment.
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Nigerian Stocks Fall for Seventh Straight Session, Shedding About ₦5 Trillion in a Week
The Nigerian Exchange extended its correction for a seventh consecutive session on Wednesday, with market capitalisation down roughly ₦5 trillion over the seven-day slide.
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NHRC Records Nearly 355,000 Complaints in July, Warns Over Child Sexual Violence
The National Human Rights Commission recorded 354,997 complaints in July and raised the alarm over child sexual violence and digital rights abuse.
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Nollywood Rallies Behind Veteran Actor Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ Hassan Amid Cancer Battle
Nollywood figures including Femi Adebayo and Odunlade Adekola have rallied support for veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, known as “Ogogo,” who is battling stage-four cancer.
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Political Leaders Sign Peace Accord as 2027 Campaign Season Begins
Leading presidential figures signed a peace accord as campaigning for the 2027 general election formally began.
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Police Report Arrests, Kidnap Rescues and Weapons Recoveries in 14 Operations Nationwide
The Nigeria Police Force reported arrests, rescues and weapons recoveries across 14 operations nationwide in its August 19 operational summary.
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At Least 50 Dead, Mostly Children, as Overloaded Boat Capsizes in Sokoto
An overloaded boat carrying farm workers and children capsized on a river near Gorau in Sokoto State’s Goronyo LGA, killing at least 50 people in one of the year’s deadliest waterway disasters.
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UNICEF Urges Nigerian Journalists to Put Children’s Safety and Dignity First
UNICEF has called on Nigerian journalists to make the safety, dignity, privacy and best interests of children central to how they report stories.
