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Recent arrests in Kwara State highlight a disturbing surge in ritual killings across Nigeria. This overview examines the incidents, troubling statistics, and why urgent enlightenment and prosecution are essential.
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The Nigeria Police Trust Fund has commenced training for 10,000 officers ahead of the 2027 general election, aiming to strengthen election security through professional preparation and inter-agency coordination.
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A LAPO forum reveals that only 15% of Nigerian schools budget for WASH maintenance, leaving millions of students without safe water, functional toilets, or handwashing facilities essential for health and learning.
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The National Economic Council has approved a 90-day plan to lower living costs in Nigeria, focusing on food affordability, tax harmonisation, and transparent project tracking across states.
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Nigeria's daily petrol supply fell 23% in September despite Dangote Refinery's record output, as imports plummeted 30% and local receipts declined 21%, pushing retail prices higher across major cities.
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Nollywood veteran Francis Duru has died at 57 after a brief illness; his family announced the death on Instagram, sparking tributes and reflections on his impact on Nigerian cinema.
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission to immediately publish the preliminary voters' register, citing transparency gaps ahead of the 2027 general election.
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Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has called a joint stakeholders' meeting between APGA and APC ahead of the 2027 general election, scheduled for November 1, 2026.
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A PDP chieftain has challenged Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to shift the 2027 narrative from age and energy to a demonstrable record of achievements, institutional impact, and measurable governance outcomes.
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Defence Minister Christopher Musa confirms Kaduna's readiness for the APC campaign flag-off, as allies mobilise supporters and target President Tinubu's 2027 re-election.
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PRP Chairman Hakeem Baba-Ahmed alleges a plot involving former members and serving officials to divide the party using hundreds of millions of naira ahead of the 2027 general election.
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The Bank of Industry sets an ambitious N1.35 trillion loan disbursement target for 2027, unveiling a 10-year financing framework to empower manufacturers and underserved SMEs across Nigeria.
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Nollywood veteran Francis Duru has died at 57 after a brief illness; his family announced the death on Instagram, sparking tributes and reflections on his impact on Nigerian cinema.
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Recent arrests in Kwara State highlight a disturbing surge in ritual killings across Nigeria. This overview examines the incidents, troubling statistics, and why urgent enlightenment and prosecution are essential.
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Product managers face pressure to add AI everywhere, but the real question is what happens when the model errs. This framework provides a decision tree to evaluate which features can be AI-driven, which need human oversight, and which shoul...
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WebRTC renegotiation triggers SDP ordering errors when media sections shift unexpectedly. This post breaks down the hidden rules behind offer/answer, transceiver positioning, and error handling to keep real-time connections stable.
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Two climbers confirmed dead and several others missing after an avalanche struck the Himlung Himal base camp, as rescue operations face ongoing weather challenges in the Nepalese Himalayas.
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Venezuelan authorities have freed dozens of political prisoners following diplomatic talks between interim leader Delcy Rodriguez and former US President Donald Trump, reigniting demands for free elections in the crisis-wracked nation.
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Swiss voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to restrict the country's ability to impose sanctions without UN approval, preserving its flexible neutrality stance amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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An Ontario woman faces 65 criminal charges after police allege she stole from patients and staff at hospitals across the province, sparking a wide-ranging investigation.
