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Libya identifies three suspects in killing of Gaddafi’s son, Seif al-Islam

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Libyan prosecutors say they have identified three suspects linked to the killing of Gaddafi’s son, Seif al-Islam, who was shot dead at his residence in the northwestern city of Zintan last month. In a statement issued on Thursday, the prosecutor’s office said its investigation had established the suspects’ meeting point, the time they travelled to […]

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Cross River: Assembly suspends lawmaker Dickson Agbor over alleged assault on wife

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The Cross River State House of Assembly has indefinitely suspended the member representing Obubra I State Constituency, Dickson Agbor, over alleged violent conduct involving his wife. The decision means the Cross River Assembly suspends Dickson Agbor from all legislative activities pending the outcome of an investigation into the allegation. Reports indicate that the incident allegedly

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FG to launch national single window trade platform, March 27

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The Federal Government has announced plans to launch the National single window trade platform on March 27, describing the initiative as a major step towards transforming Nigeria’s trade ecosystem. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the State House in Abuja, which was attended by

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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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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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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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Gombe awards N5bn contract for street naming, signages, house numbering

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The Gombe State Executive Council has approved a N5 billion contract for the comprehensive street naming, signages, house numbering project across the state, aimed at modernising urban planning and improving service delivery. Secretary to the State Government, Ibrahim Njodi, announced the approval shortly after the 52nd Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Muhammadu Yahaya

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Ramadan palliatives: Gombe gov discloses 48 missing children

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Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has disclosed that 48 children are missing in the state amid a rise in child-stealing activities. He made the revelation on Friday during the inauguration of the Ramadan palliatives distribution exercise in Gombe. Yahaya did not specify the period during which the children were taken and expressed uncertainty about

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