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Oyo: 43-year-old man beats brother to death for ‘shooting him in his dream’

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A 43-year-old man, Lateef Suleiman, has allegedly killed his elder brother after accusing him of shooting him in a dream. The incident happened in the Sepeteri area of Oyo State. The spokesperson of the Oyo Police Command, DSP Alayande Olayinka, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday. According to the statement, Suleiman was said […]

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Wages: Blackout loom as electricity workers set for strike

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The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has intensified mobilisation of its members nationwide for a possible strike next week following the expiration of its 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government without a resolution of its grievances, raising fears of an electricity workers strike. The union had, in a January 26, 2026 letter addressed to

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Award-winning UK rapper, Ghetts, jailed for 12 years, after student killed in hit-and-run

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Ghetts has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for causing the death of a student in a hit-and-run crash in northeast London. The grime star, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, failed to stop after his BMW struck Nepalese national Yubin Tamang, 20, last October. The 41-year-old admitted causing death by dangerous driving. At

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FG bans cash tax collection, roadblocks nationwide

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The Federal Government on Tuesday formally prohibited the cash tax collection ban and outlawed the mounting of roadblocks for revenue enforcement, as part of new regulations to implement Nigeria’s tax laws across the country. The announcement was made in Abuja by the Executive Secretary of the Joint Revenue Board, Mr Olusegun Adesokan, during the signing

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X to suspend creators who post undisclosed AI war videos

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Social media platform X on Tuesday announced it would suspend creators from its revenue-sharing programme for 90 days if they post AI-generated videos of armed conflicts without clearly stating that the clips were artificial. The policy shift, unveiled by a company executive, is aimed at curbing the spread of undisclosed AI war videos, which the

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VIDEO: Tonto Dikeh drops ‘King’ title reveals new name

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Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has announced that she no longer wishes to be addressed as “King Tonto Dikeh,” saying she has embraced a new identity rooted in her Christian faith. In a video shared with her followers, the actress said the decision was inspired by spiritual guidance and marked a turning point in her personal

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DSS nabs suspect linked to attack on Peter Obi in Edo

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The Department of State Services has arrested a man identified as Udeme Sunday Stephen in connection with the attack on former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin City, Edo State. Security sources said the suspect was taken into custody following an investigation into the February

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2027 election: Edo govt gives deadline to political appointees seeking office to resign

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The Edo State Government has directed all political appointees and public office holders with ambitions to contest in the 2027 general elections to step aside from their positions within a stipulated timeframe. Governor Monday Okpebholo gave the directive through a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, dated February 28, 2026.

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BREAKING: Dangote Refinery increases petrol price

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its Premium Motor Spirit gantry price by N101, increasing the ex-depot rate from N774 to N875 per litre. The move has raised concerns about possible fuel price increases across the country. A senior official at the refinery confirmed the development on Monday, saying the adjustment followed recent changes in

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