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Coalition Hails Military, Defence Chief Over Anti-Terror Operations

The Coalition for National Security and Democratic Stability praised the Nigerian military and CDS Olufemi Oluyede after troops neutralised 317 criminals, rescued 221 kidnap victims and intensified anti-terror operations nationwide.

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Oyo School Attack: Abducted Teachers, Students Will Be Back Home Soon — Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde has assured families of abducted teachers and students in Oyo State that efforts are ongoing to secure their release following recent attacks on schools in Oriire LGA.

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Happy Eid al Adha From GNA News

GNA News celebrates Eid al Adha with readers, praying for peace, prosperity, unity, renewed hope, and continued national progress.

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WHO Raises Alarm as Ebola Cases Rise in DR Congo, Uganda

The World Health Organization (World Health Organization) has warned of a worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, saying rising infections suggest more cases are likely in the coming weeks as health authorities intensify containment efforts.

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FG Approves 50% Discount on NRC Train Fares for Eid-el-Kabir

The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent reduction in passenger train fares operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation to ease transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, with the discount effective from May 26 to June 1, 2026.

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‘No Joy’: Gazans Mark Somber Eid in Shadow of War

Palestinians in Gaza say Eid celebrations have been overshadowed by war, displacement, and soaring prices, with many families unable to afford basic festive items such as clothing, meat, and sweets amid ongoing shortages and economic hardship.

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Africa Secures $498.8m Ebola Response Pledges

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention) says African governments and international partners have pledged about $498.8 million to strengthen response efforts against the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak across affected countries in Central Africa.

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Fear of Insecurity, Financial Pressure Kept Many Nigerians From Eid Travel — MPAC

The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (Muslim Public Affairs Centre) says rising insecurity and economic hardship prevented many Nigerians from travelling or celebrating Eid-ul-Adha fully, urging government action to address worsening safety and living conditions across the country.

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Lagos Govt Recovers Over N270m From Fraudulent Estate Agents, Developers

The Lagos State Government says it has recovered more than N270 million from fraudulent estate agents and property developers through the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority, following efforts to protect residents from real estate scams and unethical practices across the state.

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Court Reserves Judgment on Final Forfeiture of 57 Properties Linked to Malami

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has urged a Federal High Court in Abuja to order the final forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, as the court reserves judgment in the case.

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Peter Obi Not Against North, Never Expelled Northerners as Anambra Governor — Media Office

The Peter Obi Media Office has dismissed claims that the opposition presidential hopeful is anti-North or ever expelled Northern traders during his tenure as Anambra State governor, describing the allegations as false and politically motivated.

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ADC Presidential Primary: “You’re Jumping the Gun” — David Mark’s Aide Tells Amaechi

A member of the African Democratic Congress electoral panel and aide to National Chairman David Mark, Chille Igbawua, has urged aggrieved aspirants including Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to channel their grievances through the party’s internal appeal process rather than rejecting the presidential primary outcome outright.

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