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Lawmakers Oppose Dollar Billing for Local Petrol Sales

Lawmakers oppose dollar-denominated charges on local fuel sales, investigate import licence allocations, and push reforms to protect competition.

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FG Exceeds 2024 Borrowing Target as New Debt Rises to ₦12.62tn

Federal Government exceeded its 2024 borrowing target, raising ₦12.62 trillion amid revenue shortfalls and rising debt.

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Police Arrest Three as UNIJOS Student, Model Dies After Mob Beating Over Alleged Phone Theft

Police arrested three suspects after UNIJOS student and model Ibrahim Mbaya was beaten to death by a mob.

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Sowore Withdraws Bid to Compel DSS DG to Testify in Cybercrime Trial

Sowore withdrew his request to compel the DSS Director-General to testify in his ongoing cybercrime trial.

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Afenifere, Southern Leaders Seek Governors’ Powers to Appoint, Remove State Police Chiefs

Southern leaders demand governors gain constitutional powers to appoint and remove state police commissioners under true federalism.

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Halima Dangote: Father Has Committed One-Third of Wealth to Charity

Halima Dangote says her father has committed one-third of his wealth to charity through his foundation.

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FG Plans National Housing Finance Authority to Expand Affordable Home Ownership

Federal Government plans a National Housing Finance Authority to expand affordable mortgages and boost home ownership nationwide.

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Oyo Takes Delivery of Surveillance Aircraft to Strengthen Security

Oyo State has taken delivery of two surveillance aircraft to strengthen intelligence gathering and security operations statewide.

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Appeal Court Reverses Order Deregistering ADC, Four Other Parties

The Court of Appeal has nullified a Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of the ADC and four other political parties, ruling that the lower court lacked jurisdiction. The decision restores the parties' legal status and clears the way for their participation in the 2027 general elections.

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Sunday Igboho Recounts Escape from DSS Raid on Ibadan Residence

Sunday Igboho has narrated how he escaped during the 2021 DSS raid on his Ibadan residence, alleging that the operation was aimed at killing him. He said he found an escape route during the attack, while maintaining that the experience strengthened his resolve to continue his advocacy.

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Uganda Declares End to Latest Ebola Outbreak

Uganda has officially declared its latest Ebola outbreak over after completing the WHO's 42-day monitoring period without any new infections. Health officials credited the country's rapid response and surveillance efforts for containing the outbreak, while warning that vigilance remains necessary because of the ongoing Ebola epidemic in neighbouring DR Congo.

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Appeal Court Judgment Clears ADC for 2027 Polls, Says Atiku's Camp

Atiku Abubakar's camp has welcomed the Court of Appeal's judgment nullifying a lower court ruling that threatened the ADC's legal status, saying the decision clears the party to participate fully in the 2027 general elections and resolves disputes over its leadership.

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