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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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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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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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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.
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Gunmen Reportedly Kill 10 Vigilantes in Fresh Zamfara Attack
At least 10 vigilantes were reportedly killed in a fresh attack by gunmen in Zamfara State, deepening security fears in the community.
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Osun Election: APC Rejects Adeleke’s Victory, Begins Audit of Results
The All Progressives Congress says it does not accept INEC’s declaration of Governor Ademola Adeleke as winner, and has launched a review of the electoral records.
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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Leads Zonal Launch of National Food Bank Programme in Ogun
Nigeria’s First Lady headlined the South-West zonal launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme in Ogun State, distributing food to vulnerable residents and commissioning several projects.
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Over 200 Lecturers Resign From Kaduna State University as ASUU Threatens Strike
The union says more than 200 academics, including professors, have quit KASU over poor pay, and has issued a two-week ultimatum before a possible indefinite strike.
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Senator Kingibe Accuses FCT Minister Wike of Worsening Abuja Floods
FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe has blamed the FCT Administration under Minister Nyesom Wike for worsening flooding in Abuja by allowing construction on green areas and flood channels.
