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PHOTOS: EFCC arrests 47 ‘internet fraudsters’ in Benin, recover rifle
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says its operatives in Edo state have arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in…
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FG approves nine new private universities
Tunji Alausa, minister of education, says the federal executive council (FEC) has approved the nine new private universities. Alausa spoke…
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Police arrest 63-year-old woman for ‘child-trafficking’ in Anambra
By Safia Abdulrahman The police command in Anambra says it has arrested a 63-year-old woman, Ngozi Muotuanya, over alleged child…
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JUST IN: FEC approves 7-year ban on establishment of new federal tertiary institutions
The federal executive council (FEC) on Wednesday approved a seven-year ban on the establishment of new federal tertiary educational institutions.…
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2025 AfroBasket: D’Tigers outclass Madagascar 77–59 in opening game
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, tipped off their 2025 AfroBasket campaign in style with a convincing 77–59 victory over…
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Court frees Ibom Air passenger after police withdraw charges
An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos, on Wednesday discharged Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger accused of unruly behaviour…
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JAMB to screen 500 exceptional U-16 candidates for 2025/2026 admission
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will begin the screening of over 500 exceptional candidates below 16…
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FG grants pardon to KWAM 1, withdraws criminal complaints against Ibom Air passenger
The federal government has withdrawn criminal complaints against Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger accused of unruly behaviour, and Wasiu…
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BREAKING: Egbetokun orders probe of KWAM 1 over alleged unruly behaviour at Abuja airport
Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police (IGP), has ordered a probe of Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as…
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‘No selective justice’ — NCAA speaks on Ibom Air, KWAM 1 flight disruption cases
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has explained the reason why Comfort Emmanson, a female passenger who allegedly assaulted Ibom…
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