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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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Abia Condemns Killing of Indigene in South Africa, Demands Justice

The Abia State Government has condemned the alleged killing of Chika Ibe by South African police, demanding a transparent investigation and justice for the victim. It also called on South African authorities to end attacks on Nigerians and ensure their safety.

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Wike Says Fubara Committed No Sin After Political Reconciliation

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara committed no offence by returning to his political camp, insisting that "there is no sin in politics." He described the reconciliation as the right decision and said it would strengthen political cooperation ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Ogun Polytechnic Students Demand Justice Over Colleague's Death

Students of Ogun State Polytechnic have demanded justice over the death of a colleague, calling for a transparent investigation and the prosecution of those responsible. Police say investigations are ongoing and have assured the students that justice will be served.

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