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Federal High Court Dismisses Suit on Benin-Asaba Expressway
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit regarding the Benin-Asaba Expressway, affirming the continuation of the PPP project.
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NAF Enhances Flight Safety Protocols to Avert Air Crashes
The Chief of the Air Staff has mandated stronger safety measures to prevent air crashes in Nigeria.
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US Places Nigeria on Child Soldiers List, Warns of Possible Military Aid Restrictions
The United States has placed Nigeria on its Child Soldiers Prevention Act list, potentially exposing the country to restrictions on certain military assistance and arms sales. The 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report also raises concerns about child recruitment by Boko Haram and ISWAP, human trafficking prosecutions and support for victims.
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Zimbabwean Author Denies Using AI to Write Award-Winning Story
Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza has denied using artificial intelligence to write The Blue Fighter, which won the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing. The allegations followed an Atlantic article citing an AI-detection tool. The prize organisers have begun reviewing the claims but have not announced a finding or withdrawn the award.
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NAF Crash: Aiyedatiwa Orders Fumigation of Igbokoda River Over Pollution Fears
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has ordered the fumigation of the Igbokoda River following complaints about a strong stench after a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed in the area. The government has also directed the distribution of health kits and preparations for emergency drinking-water supplies if laboratory tests confirm severe pollution.
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Court Strikes Out Charges Against Alleged Fake PFIPC DG, Adeniyi Adeyemi
The Federal High Court terminates the eight-count case after prosecutors identify legal deficiencies and confirm that fresh charges have been filed before the FCT High Court.
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2027: INEC Introduces QR Codes to Help Lagos Voters Locate PVC Collection Centres
INEC has introduced QR codes to help registered voters in Lagos State locate their designated PVC collection centres ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission has also clarified which registration groups can collect their cards and outlined preparations involving election technology, logistics and personnel.
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Court Rejects Euracare Bid to Block Inquest Into Death of Chimamanda Adichie’s Son
The Lagos State High Court has struck out Euracare’s application to stop the coroner’s inquest into the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son. The judge held that the inquiry is a statutory fact-finding exercise and that the absence of the child’s body does not, by itself, prevent proceedings.
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NSITF Under Scrutiny as Staffer Allegedly Disrupts Compliance Platform
The NSITF faces scrutiny following an alleged hijacking of its compliance platform amid a N2 billion dispute linked to a government project.
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Immigration Records Contradict Nandap's Tenure Extension
Immigration records indicate Comptroller-General Nandap's retirement is set for October 10, despite a presidential extension to December 2026.
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950 Nigeria Immigration Officers Set for Retirement in 2026
A significant number of Nigeria Immigration officers are scheduled to retire in 2026, raising concerns about leadership succession within the agency.
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Umahi Defends Ondo Coastal Highway Diversion, Cites Engineering Challenges
Works Minister David Umahi has defended the realignment of the Ondo section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, citing deep pits and construction costs. The 67-kilometre affected section has drawn objections from community representatives seeking an independent engineering assessment.
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