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NiMet Warns 13 States of Flash Flood Risk as Rainy Season Peaks
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned residents in 13 states to prepare for a significant risk of flash floods, citing high rainfall intensity, saturated soils and dam conditions this rainy season.
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Lagos Needs 40,000 More Doctors and N100bn to Fix Health Gaps, Says Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says Lagos needs roughly 40,000 more doctors and at least N100 billion beyond its current budget to properly serve its population, blaming health-worker migration and falling donor support.
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FEC Approves N610bn for New Roads, Toll Concessions Nationwide
The Federal Executive Council has approved about N610 billion in new road contracts across Ekiti, Ogun and Rivers states, alongside decades-long private concessions for the Suleja-Minna Road and Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
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Trump's $10bn BBC Lawsuit Hits Snag Over Just 285 US Viewers
New court filings in Donald Trump's defamation suit against the BBC show only about 285 US-based streams of the disputed Panorama documentary, complicating his claim for $10 billion in damages.
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Anambra Businessman, Reverend Sister Freed After 10 Days in Kidnappers' Camp
A prominent Anambra businessman and a reverend sister abducted from the Ifite area of Awka have been released after 10 days in captivity, as police say they are working to establish the circumstances of their release.
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