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Cash crunch: Ministers lament as N10tn capital funding stalls
 Nigerian ministers lament a severe cash crunch as over N10tn in capital funding stalls, with project releases below 10% of the pro-rata budget for 2025.

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President Tinubu should visit Ikogosi Warm Spring
 Explore Ikogosi Warm Spring, a top Nigerian tourist site in Ekiti. Discover its unique features, lush landscape, and why a presidential visit would boost t

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Delta women invoke traditional curses, protest rising kidnappings, others
 Women from 14 communities in Amukpe District, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, on February 12, 2026, staged a dramatic protest against rising insecurity, publicly laying curses on suspected kidnappers, drug dealers and other criminal elements.
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Federal High Court gets acting chief registrar
 The Federal High Court appoints Yahaya Yakubu Shafa Esq. as its new Acting Chief Registrar, following the elevation of Suleiman Hassan to the Bench.

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W’Bank links job creation to poverty reduction
 The World Bank emphasizes that job creation is the surest path out of poverty, fostering stability and generating local economic opportunities.

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2027 elections: Lawmakers protest as NASS okays e-transmission, manual backup
 Nigeria’s National Assembly approves e-transmission for 2027 elections but keeps manual collation as backup, sparking protests from lawmakers.

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LG autonomy: Ogun workers set fresh ultimatum
 Ogun State NULGE gives Governor Abiodun a 7-day ultimatum to implement LG autonomy, threatening industrial action over poor conditions and unmet demands.

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MTN to acquire IHS Towers for $6.2bn
 MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile operator, agrees to acquire IHS Towers for $6.2 billion in an all-cash transaction. Learn more about this major deal.

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S’East monarch demands Kanu’s release, faults Southern Council
 A South-East monarch urges President Tinubu to grant Nnamdi Kanu’s release, warning his continued detention is fuelling agitation among youths in the regio

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Tragedy as truck kills six on Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway crash
 A tragic Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway crash at Old Toll Gate, Ota, has left six people dead after a truck reportedly suffered brake failure and lost control.

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Abia woman in custody for stabbing Immigration husband to death
 An Abia woman is in police custody after she reportedly stabbed her husband, an Immigration officer, to death during a dispute over alleged infidelity.

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Court orders extradition of Nigerian over murder, drug charges
 A Nigerian man, Matthew Adebiyi, will be extradited to the UK to face murder and drug charges after a Federal High Court ruling in Lagos.

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NUPRC moves to end crude theft with first metering facility
 Nigeria’s NUPRC unveils a new facility to improve crude oil metering accuracy, aiming to curb theft, plug revenue leaks, and boost transparency.

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22 arrested over armed robbery, drug trafficking in Jigawa
 The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 22 suspects in connection with armed robbery, drug trafficking, burglary, and other serious crimes across the

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Family seeks Oyebanji’s help over Ekiti man’s death sentence
 The family of Haruna Ayeni, an Ekiti man sentenced to death over a land dispute, appeals to Governor Oyebanji for intervention, citing an unjust conviction

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Over 150 stolen vehicles recovered in one year – Lagos CP
 The Lagos Police Command announced over 150 stolen vehicles recovered in the last year, highlighting a significant drop in crime due to new strategies.

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Police arrest four over N20m fraud in Ondo
 The Ondo State Police Command has arrested four individuals in connection with separate financial fraud cases, including POS scams, totaling about N20m.

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21-year-old suspected armed robber killed in Anambra raid
 Anambra police neutralise a 21-year-old suspected armed robber and cultist during a raid in Awka. A pump-action gun and other weapons were recovered.

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Oyo intensifies sanitation drive, partners media for awareness
 Oyo State intensifies its sanitation drive by partnering with media to promote environmental awareness and responsible waste disposal across the state.

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Makinde offers 540 free shops, opens Bodija park
 Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, inaugurates a new motor park and 540 modern shops, offering them to roadside traders in Bodija market for free.

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40-year-old Oyo kidnap victim rescued, suspect nabbed
 Oyo State Police command rescues a 40-year-old kidnap victim, Taiwo John, and arrests a suspect linked to coordinated attacks in Otefon and Amalu villages.

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Three remanded for assaulting Oyo fire officers
 Three suspects are remanded at Agodi Correctional Centre for allegedly assaulting Oyo fire officers during a fire outbreak in Lagelu Local Government Area.

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FG vows guaranteed oxygen supply to improve healthcare outcomes
 The Nigerian government vows a guaranteed oxygen supply, highlighting its importance for maternal health, pandemic preparedness, and universal healthcare.

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Firm raises N10bn for African expansion
 Nairagram secures N10bn via a commercial paper issuance to fuel its pan-African expansion. The funds will enhance financial infrastructure across 37 countr

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Retirees protest in Osun over withheld LG funds
 Osun retirees stage a protest, urging President Tinubu to intervene in the LG fund impasse causing severe hardship and delays in pension payments.

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Expert urges digital monitoring for bridges
 A researcher warns that a lack of digital bridge monitoring in Nigeria puts lives at risk. Learn why smart sensor systems are vital for infrastructure safe

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Zulum distributes Ramadan, Lent palliatives to 300,000 households
 Borno Gov. Zulum launches the distribution of Ramadan palliatives to 300,000 vulnerable households to ease economic hardship during Ramadan and Lent.

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Tinubu taps traditional, religious leaders for health, nutrition push
 President Tinubu enlists traditional and religious leaders to drive Nigeria’s health reform, focusing on community nutrition, maternal health, and immunisa

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Sachet alcohol ban threatens foreign investors’ confidence – Distillers
 Distillers protest NAFDAC’s sachet alcohol ban, warning it threatens foreign investment and could lead to over 5.5 million job losses nationwide.

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No deaths reported from measles vaccine – UBTH
 The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has refuted claims of measles vaccine deaths, confirming no child died from the immunisation.

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Raza applauds Chevrons fans
 ZIMBABWE T20 captain Sikandar Raza has raised the glass to the team’s passionate fans for giving the Chevrons the ”energy” to clinch...           
                        
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Deluges continue to wreak mayhem
 ZIMBABWE continues to count the human and infrastructure cost of the current high precipitation rain season, which has claimed the lives of...            
                        
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Byo cllrs reject Zacc integrity pledges
 BULAWAYO city councillors have declined to sign integrity pledges proposed by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc), citing a lack of consultation and...                
                        
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Dark cloud hangs over Malloti
 THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has said it is ready to hand over musician and social media personality Malloti to South Africa,...            
                        
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Scam Centre must be a game changer
 FOR too long, Zimbabweans have navigated a digital and financial landscape that felt increasingly like a minefield.From sophisticated mobile money heists to...           
                        
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CAPS wax lyrical over Malawian duo
 CAPS United coach Takesure Chiragwi has hailed the impact of the club’s new Malawian signings — midfielder Lloyd Njaliwa and striker Chawanangwa...               
                        
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