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Tinubu starts work on Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road
President Bola Tinubu has officially begun the construction of the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road, a project aimed at enhancing safety and transport in the region.
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Coup Suspect Shares Details on Recruitment and Plot
A retired naval captain facing coup charges reveals he warned the suspected leader against the plot to overthrow President Tinubu's government.
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Tajudeen Calls for Youth Preparation for Leadership
Mr Tajudeen emphasizes the importance of preparing young Nigerians for leadership roles during the LEAD Fellowship launch in Abuja. He advocates for increased youth and women's participation in governance.
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Businessman tells Reps about N400m payment for fake government contract
Gbenga Collins testified before the House of Representatives about a N400 million payment for a fake government contract. He believed he was dealing with a real official.
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Air Peace starts new flights from Lagos to Conakry and Bamako
Air Peace has started new flights from Lagos to Conakry and Bamako, enhancing travel connections and promoting economic ties in West Africa.
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Nine people die in Bauchi road accident, eight injured
Nine people died and eight were injured in a road accident on the Bauchi-Maiduguri Highway. The crash involved a commercial bus and a tipper truck.
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Gunmen kill four in new attack on Benue community
Abaushwa community in Benue State faced a tragic attack by armed herders, resulting in four deaths and multiple injuries. The community is in shock over the violence.
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Five people arrested for selling meat from dead cows in Borno
Five people have been arrested in Borno for allegedly selling meat from dead cows. The police are investigating the operation and its distribution network.
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Lagos court sends forex dealer to jail for two months
Dabo Malam Ardi, a bureau de change operator, has been sentenced to two months in prison for illegal foreign exchange transactions in Lagos. He pleaded guilty to the charges.
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Gunmen Attack Security Patrol in Plateau, Two Killed
A joint security patrol in Plateau State was attacked, resulting in the deaths of a police inspector and an Air Force corporal. Their weapons were stolen during the ambush.
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Delta woman arrested for trafficking young women to Côte d’Ivoire for prostitution
A 26-year-old woman was arrested for trafficking young women to Côte d’Ivoire for prostitution while pretending to offer vocational training. The police rescued a victim and are working to bring back another.
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Court sends BDC operator to jail for illegal forex trading
Dabo Ardi was sentenced to two months in prison for illegal forex trading by a Lagos court. He pleaded guilty to the charges brought by the EFCC.