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FG tightens textbook control with QR codes, releases 2026–2028 approved list
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ASUU Strike: Ondo Medical Varsity Defies Resumption, Rejects Govt-AAUA Deal
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2027: Kano CP warns police against partisanship
 The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, has warned officers to remain neutral and apolitical in the build-up to the 2027 general elections.

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Natasha seeks better pay, welfare for doctors, nurses
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3 Women Feared Killed, 1 Injured At Mining Site In Plateau Community 
 At least three women working at a mining site were killed and another person injured when gunmen attacked mining site at Rakum community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Monday. The gunmen reportedly stormed the mining site at about 4:30pm and opened fire on the workers, killing the three women and […] 
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2027: ADC accuses APC of parading ‘imaginary’ defectors
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NDC sued over alleged refusal to announce primary election result for Anambra House of Representatives
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Akpabio Assures Australia of Nigeria’s Support for IPU Presidency m
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FG plans to lift 5 million Nigerians out of poverty with skills acquisition
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Court Orders NMDPRA To Continue To Grant Fuel Import Licences To Matrix, Others
 Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has ordered the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to “continue to grant” petroleum products import licences to three major oil marketers—Matrix Energy, AA Rano, and AYM Shafa—in line with relevant laws. The court made the order in its judgment, Monday, and held […] 
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FG Targets 5m Nigerians For Poverty Exit Through Skills Acquisition
 The federal government has  said it plans to lift five million young Nigerians out of poverty through its skills acquisition and empowerment programmes aimed at promoting sustainable livelihoods. The initiative, being implemented under the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), is designed to equip young Nigerians with practical, market-relevant skills to enhance their economic […] 
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Sultan receives Obi, Kwankwaso urges peaceful politics ahead of 2027
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FG lists final approved textbooks for Nigerian schools from 2026 to 2028
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Ondo principals seek more security in schools
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Why Ghana rejected US health pact — President
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Kwara Poly graduate who bagged distinction shares 400-level result at Osun State University
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Stop-And-Search Tragedy: Driver Allegedly Kills Lagos Police Sergeant
 A routine stop-and-search operation turned fatal in Lagos after a police sergeant, Johnson Okediji, was allegedly knocked down and dragged underneath a vehicle for several metres, leading to his death. The incident occurred on September 26 along Olugbede Street, Egbeda, when police officers conducting the operation reportedly signalled a Lexus ES 350, registration number FKJ […] 
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Stop producing reports, start building power — Moghalu tells Ndigbo
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Prolonged absence: Tinubu sued for refusing to hand over power
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Moses Usor vows to justify expectations after dream Super Eagles debut
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PAMOJA 2027 Race: Chelle says Eagles will not under-rate Wild Dogs
 The Franco-Malian refused to dwell on the poor state of the pitch of the 24 September Stadium, saying his team will make the best of the terrain for the 90 minutes. 
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Police arrest commissioner, 3 others over Delta director’s death
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Eric Chelle set to decide Super Eagles goalkeeper to face Guinea-Bissau
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Kanu: Family Challenges Legal Basis Of Conviction, Demands Appeal Hearing
     The Okwu-Kanu family has challenged the legal basis of the conviction and sentence handed down to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, by the Federal High Court, while demanding the hearing of his appeal.   Prince Emmanuel Kanu, Kanu’s younger brother, who spoke on Monday on behalf of […] 
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Court convicts 21 companies over alleged unlicensed investment operations
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11-year-old sets record as youngest woman chess grandmaster
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Osun pledges action as heavy rain floods communities
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Over 80 Abducted As Bandits Raid Niger, Zamfara Communities
 More than 80 people have reportedly been abducted in separate attacks by suspected bandits in Niger and Zamfara states, highlighting the continuing threat posed by armed criminal gangs to farming communities across northern Nigeria.
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Women shot dead at Plateau mining site
 “This is another sad development that has further heightened concerns over the safety of people working and living in the area,” Tengwong said. 
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FG Targets 70% Local Production Of Essential Medicines By 2030
 The federal government has said it is targeting at least 70 per cent local production of essential healthcare products by 2030 as part of efforts to strengthen medicine security and reduce dependence on foreign supplies. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, disclosed this on Monday in Lagos while […] 
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Flood Alert: 27 States, FCT Face Risk as Federal Government Issues Fresh Warning
 The Federal Government has issued a fresh flood alert, warning communities across several states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of possible flooding between September 27 and October 10, 2026. The warning was contained in a flood prediction released by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Center under the Federal Ministry of Environment. According to […] 
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Subsidy return will cripple North — APC chairman Yilwatda
 “The Hausa radio stations tell us that they will return the subsidy. I keep asking: How are they going to return the subsidy?” Yilwatda said. 
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Kano CP directs police commanders to remain neutral ahead of 2027 elections
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Universal credit: UK lists people who qualify for carer’s allowance with actual salary weekly mentioned
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Trump denies offering to sell arms to China’s Xi
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2027: Peter Obi blames APC for rising poverty
 National Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has blamed the ruling All Progressives Congress for worsening poverty and
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