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A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to produce socialite Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, popularly known as KC Luxury, in court after 14 days in custody without formal arraignment. The order followed a fundamental rights application challenging his continued detention. The court directed the NDLEA to respond to the application and produce him at the next hearing.
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The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has rejected former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027, describing the proposal as a desperate political response to economic hardship rather than a sustainable solution. NANS President Akinteye Afeez said returning to the subsidy regime would recreate the fiscal problems that led to its removal.
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The Federal Government has unveiled a $1 billion Household Prosperity and Economic Social Protection Project, HOPE-SP, aimed at helping vulnerable Nigerian households move from temporary government assistance to sustainable economic independence. The programme will improve beneficiary identification, coordinate existing social protection interventions and use digital systems to deliver support more effectively.
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Anthony Ehilebo as his Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The appointment takes immediate effect, with Makinde saying Ehilebo’s background in law and strategic communication will strengthen the Allied Peoples Movement’s campaign messaging.
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Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has challenged the Nigeria Police Force to charge him to court if it believes his allegations that some officers at checkpoints pass information about wealthy travellers to kidnappers are false. The challenge followed the Police Force’s invitation for him to provide evidence backing the claims.
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has cleared Bolt to immediately resume operations at airports it manages after reaching an agreement with the ride-hailing company. FAAN said the agreement addresses regulatory, safety and security concerns while ensuring passengers retain access to convenient transport options.
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The 36 state governors, under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, have rejected claims that sub-national governments have failed to account for funds received following the removal of fuel subsidy. The governors also backed the proposed National Affordable CNG Transit Programme, saying cheaper gas-powered transport could reduce fares and ease pressure on food and other commodity prices.
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Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has launched its RealStocks API, allowing quantitative traders to automate trades in more than 7,000 US-listed stocks and ETFs. MEXC says the API carries zero commissions, although regulatory, clearing and exchange-related charges may still apply.
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NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and other members of the federation’s Executive Committee are expected to formally confirm their resignations at an emergency Congress meeting in Abuja. The development follows mounting criticism over Nigeria’s poor national-team performances, including the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and the Super Falcons’ historic failure to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
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The Nigeria Football Federation Congress has summoned an emergency meeting for September 26 in Abuja to deliberate on recent developments within the federation, including the status of the Executive Committee and Secretariat. The Congress will also consider measures under NFF, CAF and FIFA statutes and determine the way forward.
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Ivory Coast legend Yaya Touré has become the first African manager to lead a club into the UEFA Champions League league phase after guiding Slovan Bratislava past Celje in the final qualifying round. Slovan won 2-1 after extra time to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory.
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The Nigeria Police Force has challenged social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to provide evidence supporting his allegation that police officers at highway checkpoints pass information about wealthy travellers to kidnappers. The Force rejected the claim as unsubstantiated but said any officer found to have compromised their duty would face disciplinary action and prosecution.
