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Residents Flee Ogun Communities After Deadly Foiled Abduction Leaves Six Dead

Residents fled Ogun communities after a failed abduction at a dredging site left six dead, including a soldier and local hunters, prompting fears of further attacks despite police assurances.

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Russia Jet Fuel Export Ban Boosts Dangote Refinery’s Global Market Position

Russia’s jet fuel export ban may strengthen Dangote Refinery’s global market position as tightening global supply and rising demand push Europe toward alternative suppliers, including West Africa.

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Keyamo Orders Probe, Grounds Aircraft Over Unauthorized Emergency Landing Near Asaba

The Federal Government grounded a private aircraft after it made an emergency landing near Asaba and later departed without clearance, prompting a regulatory probe and suspension of its operating permit.

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Army, DSS Uncover Suspected IPOB/ESN Arms Cache Hidden in Enugu Piggery

Army troops and DSS operatives uncovered a suspected IPOB/ESN arms cache hidden inside a piggery in Enugu, recovering weapons, ammunition and explosives during an intelligence-led security operation.

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Iyabo Obasanjo Rejoins PDP, Holds Joint Rally With Adebutu Ahead of 2027 Polls

Dr. Iyabo Obasanjo has returned to the PDP and joined governorship candidate Oladipupo Adebutu in a rally in Ogun State, signaling renewed political engagement ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Oyo Police Debunk Terrorist Infiltration Claims in Ogbomoso, Urge Calm

The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed viral claims of terrorist infiltration in Ogbomoso and Old Oyo National Park, describing the reports as false and urging residents to remain calm and security-conscious.

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Woman Arraigned For Allegedly Stealing One-Year-Old Child In Ekiti

A 23-year-old woman, Aisat Usman, was arraigned in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly stealing a one-year-old child from a shop before residents raised an alarm and rescued the child.

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Xenophobia: FG To Receive 268 Evacuated Nigerians From South Africa

The Federal Government will receive 268 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, while authorities extend registration for voluntary return to accommodate more affected citizens seeking repatriation.

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Atiku Warns School Attacks Could Cripple Education, Stall Nigeria’s Development

Atiku Abubakar has warned that persistent attacks on schools could cripple Nigeria’s education sector and hinder development, urging the Federal Government to declare an emergency on security nationwide.

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Adeleke Escapes Unhurt As Podium Collapses At Osun Rally

Governor Ademola Adeleke escaped unhurt after a podium collapsed during a rally in Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State. The incident caused panic but no fatalities, and the programme later resumed.

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Nigeria Targets 209,000MW Power Capacity With $11bn Solar Projects

Nigeria is advancing 53 solar projects valued at $11 billion as part of plans to achieve 209,000MW power capacity by 2050 and expand electricity access through renewable energy initiatives.

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Troops Repel Terrorist Attacks in Zamfara, Recover Arms, Ammunition and Motorcycles

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma repelled separate terrorist attacks in Zamfara State, killing a suspect and recovering rifles, ammunition, cutlasses and motorcycles during operations in Maru and Kaura Namoda LGAs.

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