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Sahel States Reject Tinubu’s Claim That Bloc’s Crisis Is Worsening Nigeria’s Insecurity
Sahel bloc rejects Tinubu’s claim that insecurity in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger is worsening Nigeria’s security crisis.
Aug 9, 2026
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JUST IN: WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Crash Out After 1-0 Defeat to Cameroon
Super Falcons crash out of WAFCON 2026 after Cameroon’s Myriam Nyadjou Wamen scores the only goal in a 1-0 quarter-final victory.
Aug 9, 2026
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When Darkness Falls at 7 pm, Nigerians Make Babies — Fayose Links Poor Electricity to Population Explosion
REA Chairman Ayodele Fayose says electricity shortages limit nightlife and recreation, joking that early nights contribute to population growth.
Aug 8, 2026
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Rescued Kwara Nurse Says She Delivered 10 Babies in Captivity
Rescued Kwara nurse Amirah Salihu says she helped 10 pregnant women deliver their babies during nearly six months in captivity, relying on her nursing training despite the lack of proper medical facilities.
Aug 8, 2026
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US Plans $1bn Security Aid Package for Colombia
The US plans to work with Congress to approve a $1bn security assistance package for Colombia, as Washington seeks to strengthen its partnership with President Abdelardo de la Espriella's new administration.
Aug 8, 2026
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US Court Halts Trump Ballroom Construction
A US appeals court has halted construction of Donald Trump's proposed White House ballroom, ruling that Congress must authorise the project before work can continue.
Aug 8, 2026
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Makinde Commissions 177 Shops, Motor Park, Road Network in Oyo
Makinde commissioned 177 shops, motor park and roads, directing roadside traders to relocate into shops free of charge.
Aug 7, 2026
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Nigeria’s Public Debt Climbs to ₦159.35 Trillion as Domestic Borrowing Surges
Nigeria’s public debt rose to ₦159.35 trillion in March as domestic borrowing continued driving government financing needs.
Aug 7, 2026
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Nigeria, Benin Republic Agree on Joint Action to Curb Cross-Border Crimes
Nigeria and Benin Republic agreed to strengthen intelligence sharing and defence cooperation against terrorism and cross-border crimes together.
Aug 7, 2026
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Lagos Arrests 27 Suspected Hoodlums Over Alleged Festac-Alakija Bridge Vandalism
Lagos arrested 27 suspected hoodlums for allegedly vandalising the newly constructed Festac-Alakija bridge during a midnight operation.
Aug 7, 2026
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EFCC Arraigns Three Over Alleged N652 Million Theft, Money Laundering
EFCC arraigned three suspects over alleged ₦652 million theft and money laundering involving Petrocam Trading Nigeria Limited.
Aug 7, 2026
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Nigerians Remain in Saudi Prisons After Serving Jail Terms Over Unpaid Fines — Envoy
Nigerian envoy says citizens remain imprisoned in Saudi Arabia after serving sentences because unpaid fines delay their release.
Aug 7, 2026
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Conservatives Propose Ban on Social Housing for Foreign Nationals in England
Conservatives proposed restricting social housing for foreign nationals, claiming the policy would prioritise British families awaiting accommodation.
Aug 7, 2026
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US Court Fines Meta $567m Over Child Safety on Facebook, Instagram
US court fined Meta $567 million and ordered stronger child safety measures across Facebook and Instagram platforms.
Aug 7, 2026
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IPOB Distances Itself From Arraigned Ex-DSS Operative, Questions Kuje Prison Remand
IPOB denied links to arraigned ex-DSS operative and questioned circumstances surrounding his remand at Kuje prison facility.
Aug 7, 2026
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