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Police investigate the murder of a female usher killed in a Port Harcourt Bolt ride attack. The victim was reportedly trailed and shot by unknown gunmen.

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                        <title>Kano Hisbah arrests 10 males, 11 females over immoral acts</title>
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The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 21 people, mostly teenagers, and a hotel manager following a raid over alleged immoral conduct in the state.

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                        <title>IG presents state police framework to deputy senate president</title>
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Nigeria&#8217;s Inspector General of Police submits a detailed framework for State Police to the Senate, a major step towards decentralizing the nation&#8217;s securit

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                        <title>Protesters storm ADC secretariat over ₦100m allegation</title>
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Protesters staged a protest at the ADC secretariat in Abuja demanding answers over an alleged ₦100 million disbursement for the FCT election.

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                        <title>Institute seeks partnership with Oyo govt on capacity building</title>
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The Institute of Leadership seeks collaboration with the Oyo State Government on capacity building to enhance leadership and improve public service deliver

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                        <title>Osun FA urges deputy gov to save teams from relegation</title>
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The Osun FA chairman is urging urgent government intervention to save the state&#8217;s football teams, Osun United and Osun Babes, from relegation.

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                        <title>Bauchi CP laments manpower, arms shortage</title>
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The Bauchi State Police Command reports a critical shortage of manpower, arms, and ammunition, impacting its operational effectiveness against crime.

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                        <title>Sharks test positive for cocaine, caffeine in Bahamas</title>
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Scientists discover cocaine, caffeine, and painkillers in sharks in the Bahamas, linking the findings to marine pollution from tourism and wastewater.

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                        <title>Portugal&#8217;s Catholic church to compensate 57 sex abuse victims</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
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Portugal&#8217;s Catholic Church on Thursday said it would compensate 57 victims of sexual abuse for a total amount of 1.61 million euros ($1.8 million) three years after a damning report. An inquiry by the Independent Commission for the Study of Child Sexual Abuse concluded in February 2023 that at least 4,815 minors had been victims

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                        <title>Shehu Sani recalls Abacha-era detention, says ignorance of law dangerous</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:13:14 +0000</pubDate>
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Shehu Sani recounts his Abacha-era prison time, warning that ignorance of the law is dangerous and can lead to severe, avoidable consequences.

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                        <title>Residents beg Aiyedatiwa to revive abandoned projects in Ondo community</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:09:54 +0000</pubDate>
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Residents of Yaba Community in Idanre, Ondo State, appeal to Governor Aiyedatiwa to revive abandoned projects, including key roads and a World Bank market.

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                        <title>Power sector attracts $2bn investment as FG cuts liabilities to N146bn</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:53:57 +0000</pubDate>
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Recent reforms in Nigeria&#8217;s power sector have attracted $2bn in investment and cut government liabilities, boosting investor confidence and performance.

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                        <title>Ekiti Rep claims ₦1bn worth of projects to constituency</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:41:39 +0000</pubDate>
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Ekiti North Rep, Akinlayo Kolawole, details ₦1bn in Ekiti constituency projects covering infrastructure, education, healthcare, and employment.

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                        <title>FG pushes cooperative sector reform to drive jobs, food security</title>
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The Nigerian government launches a cooperative sector reform program to address longstanding challenges, aiming to drive job creation and food security.

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                        <title>IOC bars transgender athletes from women’s Olympic events</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:28:46 +0000</pubDate>
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The IOC announces a new policy for transgender athletes at the Olympics, barring biological males from female events starting at LA28 to ensure fairness.

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                        <title>Trump warns Iran to ‘get serious’ on war talks</title>
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President Trump warns Iran to engage in serious war talks &#8216;before it is too late,&#8217; as Pakistan confirms facilitating indirect negotiations amid the conflic

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                        <title>US pressured France to drop South Africa from G7, says Pretoria</title>
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South Africa says the US pressured France to withdraw its G7 summit invitation, threatening a boycott, marking the latest episode in fractured ties.

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                        <title>NBA warns judges against bullying lawyers, misuse of contempt powers</title>
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) condemns rising cases of judicial bullying, warning judges against misusing contempt powers to intimidate lawyers.

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                        <title>ICPC monitored ₦21.23tn road, bridge projects to curb corruption &#8211; Chairman</title>
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Nigeria&#8217;s ICPC reveals its project monitoring initiative tracked over ₦21.23 trillion in road and bridge projects to prevent corruption and ensure accounta

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                        <title>Soludo pays unscheduled visit to secretariat, warns non-performing staff</title>
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Anambra Governor Soludo warns non-performing staff of disengagement during a surprise visit, outlining reforms for the Anambra civil service.

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                        <title>2027: It&#8217;ll be immoral to endorse Tinubu, says PDP faction</title>
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A PDP faction states it would be &#8216;immoral and unjust&#8217; to endorse President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 election amid ongoing party reconciliation talks.

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                        <title>Nigeria faces shortage of specialised health professionals, FG warns</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:59:43 +0000</pubDate>
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Nigeria faces a critical shortage of specialised health professionals, impacting healthcare and education. The FG is now moving to address these gaps.

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                        <title>Court orders PDP factional chairman Turaki&#8217;s arrest</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:06:37 +0000</pubDate>
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An FCT High Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of PDP factional chairman Kabiru Turaki for failing to appear for his arraignment.

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                        <title>Consensus’ll produce right candidates, says Iyabo Obasanjo</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:06:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Iyabo Obasanjo supports consensus candidates for the 2027 election, arguing the method helps political parties select electable, popular choices.

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                        <title>Confiscate Russian oil, Zelensky urges EU</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:53:43 +0000</pubDate>
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Ukrainian President Zelensky calls on the EU to pass laws to block Russia&#8217;s &#8216;shadow fleet&#8217; ships and confiscate Russian oil to reduce Moscow&#8217;s leverage.

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                        <title>Army urges Gombe residents not to panic, begins shooting exercise Monday</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:50:50 +0000</pubDate>
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The Nigerian Army will conduct a routine shooting exercise in Liji, Gombe from March 30-31, 2026. Residents are advised not to panic over gunshots.

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                        <title>305 Kaduna Air Force Institute graduates bag first-class</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:47:10 +0000</pubDate>
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Kaduna&#8217;s Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) holds its combined convocation, graduating 3,000 students, with 305 earning first-class honours.

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                        <title>Soldiers rescue 28-year-old kidnap victim, arrest two in Benue</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:51:48 +0000</pubDate>
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Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke rescue a 28-year-old kidnap victim in Benue State and arrest two suspected criminals in a successful joint operation.

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                        <title>EFCC denies link to Kwara poly protest, says operation targeted fraud suspects</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:39:07 +0000</pubDate>
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The EFCC has denied its recent operation targeting 30 internet fraud suspects in Ilorin was connected to the protest by Kwara State Polytechnic students.

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                        <title>Nigerians to see better electricity supply within two weeks &#8211; Adelabu&#8217;s aide</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:38:03 +0000</pubDate>
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Nigerians can expect better electricity supply as gas pipeline maintenance nears completion, with full restoration promised within two weeks by officials.

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