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Nigerian Campaign Canvasser Arrested by US Immigration Authorities

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested Nigerian national Chimaobim Adedayo Igbojekwe following his guilty plea to a disorderly conduct charge linked to a public exposure incident in Pennsylvania. US authorities said he had overstayed his visa, while a Democratic congressional candidate’s campaign denied employing him.

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Tinubu, NHRC Urged to Probe Alleged Victimisation of Osun LG Workers

Two civil society organisations have urged President Bola Tinubu and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to investigate allegations that Osun local government workers are facing political victimisation over their voting choices in the August 15 governorship election. They called for an independent inquiry and protection of workers’ constitutional rights.

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Sowore Visits Ondo Crash Site, Demands Independent Probe

Omoyele Sowore has called for an independent investigation into the fatal Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash at Igbokoda, Ondo State.

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FG Trains 700 Oyo Youths, Targets Five Million Nigerians for Poverty Reduction

The Federal Government has trained 700 beneficiaries in Oyo State as part of a four-year plan to lift five million Nigerians out of poverty.

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Adamawa LG Chairman Dies Three Months After Swearing-In

Fufore Local Government Chairman Yahya Saidu has died less than three months after assuming office in Adamawa State.

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Discount: Tinubu Copying My Subsidy Model — Atiku

Atiku says Tinubu adapted his locally refined petrol subsidy proposal into a temporary 30-day discount.

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Trump Hails Russia Deal to Release Diesel as Midterms Loom

Trump says Russia will release millions of tonnes of diesel as Washington eases sanctions to tackle soaring fuel prices before midterm elections.

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Petrol Hits ₦1,900/Litre as Depot Prices Surge Despite NNPC Cut

Petrol depot prices have climbed to ₦1,900 per litre in parts of Nigeria despite NNPC’s discount initiative aimed at easing fuel costs.

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Lecturers to Resume as ASUU Calls Off Strike at LASU, LASUED, LASUSTECH

Lecturers at three Lagos state-owned universities will return to classrooms after ASUU suspended its strike following negotiations over staff welfare.

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Petrol: NNPC Restricts Discount Sales, May Forgo ₦4.6bn

NNPC’s ₦66-per-litre petrol discount requires customers to pay through its mobile app, potentially reducing revenue by ₦4.62bn.

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NYSC Kidnap: Freed Graduates Get South-West Posting Offer

Twenty graduates freed after abduction in Imo State have reportedly been allowed to choose South-West states for national service.

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HBM Nigeria Trains 120 Persons With Disabilities in Lagos

HBM Nigeria Plc has launched a six-week vocational and entrepreneurship programme for 120 persons with disabilities in Alimosho and Epe, Lagos State. The initiative, delivered with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, aims to strengthen participants’ skills, financial independence and access to employment.

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