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                        <title>Lagos gives residents December 31 deadline to get health insurance</title>
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The Lagos State Government has given residents until December 31, 2026, to get health insurance, with enforcement of the mandatory policy starting in 2027.

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                        <title>Court orders INEC to replace NDC candidate with primary winner</title>
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A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered INEC to replace Ibrahim Lukman with Olumuyiwa Owadara as the NDC candidate for Oshodi/Isolo constituency.

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                        <title>Lagos driver fleeing police arrest kills okada rider, injures two</title>
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A driver allegedly fleeing from police has killed a motorcycle operator and injured two others after knocking them down on Liasu Road in Idimu, Lagos State

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                        <title>PANDEF: We’ve not endorsed any presidential candidate</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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The Pan Niger Delta Forum says it has not endorsed any presidential candidate for the 2027 election, urging South-South voters to choose leaders based on m

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                        <title>2027: INEC to publish updated candidates’ list after review</title>
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The Independent National Electoral Commission will publish an updated list of candidates for the 2027 general elections after a review to correct errors.

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                        <title>Lagos Assembly okays state police, demands clear power-sharing</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:03:47 +0000</pubDate>
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The Lagos State House of Assembly has backed the proposed establishment of state police but demanded a clear definition of power-sharing with federal autho

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                        <title>FG’s universities, polytechnics ranking plan faces credibility test</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:02:57 +0000</pubDate>
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The Nigerian Federal Government plans to introduce a national ranking for universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education by 2026 to drive competitio

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                        <title>Abia NDC stakeholder commends INEC over S’Court verdict</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:05:20 +0000</pubDate>
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An NDC group in Abia has commended INEC for its firmness in defending the Electoral Act, following a Supreme Court verdict on party membership and primarie

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                        <title>EFCC denies harassment during Lekki estate raid</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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The EFCC has denied allegations of harassment during a raid on Applewood Estate, Lekki, which led to the arrest of 21 suspected cybercrime fraudsters.

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                        <title>Umahi wasn’t humiliated at Kaduna APC rally, group insists</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:49:55 +0000</pubDate>
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A group has rejected claims that Works Minister Dave Umahi was humiliated at an APC rally in Kaduna, stating his speech was cut short by a faulty microphon

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                        <title>Church can’t separate self from politics – Ex-aviation minister</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:49:41 +0000</pubDate>
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A former Minister of Aviation, Fidelia Njeze, has declared that the Church cannot separate itself from politics, saying it must critique government.

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                        <title>N500m property looted as thugs invade Onitsha Sports Club</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:48:07 +0000</pubDate>
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The Onitsha Sports Club has cried out after thugs, allegedly accompanied by police, invaded its premises and looted property worth over N500 million.

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                        <title>Community alleges deputy speaker bullying resident over FG project</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:45:52 +0000</pubDate>
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A community has accused Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu of bullying a resident with a lawsuit for questioning a substandard N1.3bn FG road project in his constitue

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                        <title>Police arrest 30-year-old alleged serial rapist, robber</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:04:33 +0000</pubDate>
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The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Ugbor Paul, for allegedly robbing, raping, and extorting female POS operators and other wome

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                        <title>Anambra ex-community leader alleges threat to life</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
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A former President General of Amichi community in Anambra State, Chief Cletus Udebuani, has alleged threats to his life over development projects he initia

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                        <title>NCGC guarantees N64bn loans, reaches 174,495 borrowers</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:54:32 +0000</pubDate>
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The National Credit Guarantee Company says it has backed N64.13bn in loans to 174,495 borrowers across Nigeria since it began operations last year.

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                        <title>Private investment key to economic growth &#8211; Hamzat</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:51:16 +0000</pubDate>
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Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, says private sector investment is crucial for stimulating economic activities and strengthening the financial sector

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                        <title>Reps seek regulation for electric, CNG vehicles’ importation</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:50:25 +0000</pubDate>
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Nigeria&#8217;s House of Representatives has called for a regulatory framework for importing electric and CNG vehicles to link incentives with local investment.

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                        <title>Portfolio inflows into Nigeria jump 18% to $7.09bn</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:46:23 +0000</pubDate>
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Portfolio inflows into Nigeria rose by 18% to $7.09bn in Q2 2026, driven by foreign investment in long-term government debt securities, the CBN reports.

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                        <title>FG approves N70,000 monthly transport allowance for workers</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:44:26 +0000</pubDate>
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The Federal Government has approved a N70,000 monthly transport allowance for public servants for six months to cushion the impact of rising living costs.

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                        <title>Eunisell commits to industrial innovation at 30</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:41:58 +0000</pubDate>
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Eunisell, an industrial chemicals company, has committed to deepening its use of technology and expanding its capabilities as it marks 30 years of operatio

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                        <title>Exchange group’s profit before tax climbs to N20.6bn</title>
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The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc has reported a profit before tax of N20.6bn for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, an 83.3% increase.

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The Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria has appointed a caretaker chairman to unite factions among Lagos tricycle operators ahead of an election.

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                        <title>Iheanacho, Osimhen, Arokodare lead Nigerian scorers in Europe</title>
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Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Osimhen, and Tolu Arokodare are among the top Nigerian scorers making a flying start to the season across European leagues.

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                        <title>Shettima’s cop-out on electricity</title>
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VP Shettima urges states to handle electricity, a move seen as a cop-out on the FG&#8217;s promise to deliver constant power supply to Nigerians.

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                        <title>Dangote Refinery IPO attracts investors from 120 countries</title>
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has concluded its landmark IPO, attracting investor applications from 120 countries, including all 54 nations in Africa.

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                        <title>Cost of living: Let’s start the clock</title>
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An analysis of the Nigerian government&#8217;s 90-day economic action plan to ease the high cost of living, questioning its targets and measurability.

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                        <title>Gombe crash claims four lives, injures two</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
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Four persons, including two children, have been killed in a road crash involving a commercial tricycle and a water tanker in Gombe State, says the FRSC.

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                        <title>Newborn, parents escape death as fire razes Kwara apartment</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:29:36 +0000</pubDate>
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A couple and their newborn baby have escaped death after a fire, caused by a fallen electricity line, ravaged their apartment in Ilorin, Kwara State.

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                        <title>Police arrest suspected serial rapist targeting Enugu PoS operators</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:28:55 +0000</pubDate>
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The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Ugbor Paul, for allegedly robbing, raping, and extorting female PoS operators and other wome

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