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Mother Accuses EFCC of Killing 16-Year-Old Son Following Financial Fraud Allegations

A 35-year-old mother has accused the EFCC of killing her 16-year-old son, Sesugh, while the anti-graft agency counters that the teenager was an escaped fraud suspect who was fatally shot during an active gun battle with operatives.

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Court to Decide Social Media Influencer Blessing CEO's Bail Fate Next Week Over Alleged ₦36m Property Scam

Blessing CEO Bail Application Adjourned: The Federal High Court in Lagos has deferred its ruling on social media influencer Blessing CEO's bail application until 9 June 2026, after the EFCC opened its case on how she allegedly defrauded a client of ₦36 million over a Lekki property she did not own.

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Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Seals 572 Outlets Across Plateau State

Plateau Drug Outlets Crackdown: The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has shut down 572 medicine stores and pharmacies across Plateau State for severe regulatory failures, including illegal clinical practices and the unauthorized sale of controlled narcotics.

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Africa CDC and WHO Unveil $518m Joint Strategy to Combat Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak

The Africa CDC and WHO have launched a $518 million, six-month emergency response plan to contain a fast-spreading outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio Rejects Claims He Promised Automatic APC Return Tickets to Ousted Lawmakers

The Senate President's office has dismissed reports that Godswill Akpabio promised automatic return tickets to APC senators who lost their primaries, clarifying that his comments were merely expressions of sympathy and solidarity.

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Tinubu Directs Breakup of Optasia’s 12-Year Airtime and Data Lending Dominance

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the FCCPC and NCC to terminate Optasia's 12-year exclusive control over Nigeria's airtime lending market, mandating that local fintech firms be integrated into all future telecom credit partnerships. President Bola Tinubu has ordered the FCCPC and NCC to terminate Optasia's 12-year exclusive control over Nigeria's airtime lending market, mandating that local fintech firms be integrated into all future telecom credit partnerships.

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Former Minister Solomon Dalung Slams Federal Government Over Lack of Political Will to End Terrorism

Former Sports Minister Solomon Dalung has slammed the Federal Government, claiming that a lack of political will and a highly lucrative "insecurity economy" are preventing the state from exposing terror sponsors and ending nationwide banditry.

Jun 6, 2026 12

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Former Bauchi Accountant-General Faces 16 Charges in N11bn Fraud Case

Former Bauchi Accountant-General Sa’idu Abubakar has been arraigned on 16 charges over an alleged N11 billion fraud involving motorcycle procurement projects and the diversion of public funds.

Jun 5, 2026 22

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Armed Forces Won’t Give In to Terror in Whatever Form — Defence Minister

Defence Minister Christopher Musa says Nigeria’s Armed Forces will never yield to terrorism, expressing confidence that ongoing military operations and national cooperation will ultimately defeat insurgency and insecurity.

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Democracy Day: FG Pledges to Strengthen Democracy, National Unity

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening democracy, promoting national unity, and addressing national challenges as Nigeria prepares to celebrate its 27th Democracy Day.

Jun 5, 2026 21

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MFM Suspends Vigils, Limits Services to 8pm Nationwide

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries has suspended vigils and directed all church activities nationwide to end by 8:00 p.m., citing growing security concerns and the need to protect worshippers.

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N36m Fraud Trial: Court Adjourns Judgment on Blessing CEO’s Bail

A Federal High Court in Lagos has reserved ruling until June 9 on the bail application of social media influencer Blessing CEO, who is facing trial over an alleged N36 million fraud.

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