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⚡ BreakingHEDA urges EFCC to probe NSPRI’s N683.8m spending
Quick Read: The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has formally requested that the EFCC investigate the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI). This follows reports that the institute spent N683.8m on projects unrelated to its core research mandate in a single day.
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⚡ Breaking37 mins agoLCCI seeks incentives to drive clean energy adoption
Quick Read: The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has formally requested that the Federal Government provide tax incentives, reduced import duties, and affordable financing to assist SMEs in adopting clean energy. This initiative aims to mitigate the negative impact of high energy costs on business productivity and survival.
Business
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⚡ Breaking37 mins agoNigeria may miss 3mbpd oil production target — PETAN
Quick Read: The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has cautioned that Nigeria is unlikely to meet its 3mbpd oil production target by 2030 without addressing critical infrastructure and funding deficits. Chairman Wole Ogunsanya highlighted that the country lacks the necessary wells, pipelines, and surface equipment to support the combined needs of domestic refineries and export quotas.
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Politics
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⚡ Breaking45 mins ago2027: Fubara urges Rivers monarchs to remain neutral
Quick Read: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged traditional rulers to remain neutral and prioritize peace as the state enters the 2027 political season. He emphasized that the role of traditional leadership is to ensure justice and fairness, warning against actions that could lead to social division.
Crime
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⚡ Breaking45 mins agoFamily petitions IGP over engineer’s missing corpse in Anambra hospital
Quick Read: The family of the late engineer Chukwunweike Okammelu has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police to demand a more thorough investigation into the disappearance of his corpse from the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital. The family's legal counsel contends that the previous police report was insufficient, as it focused solely on the mortician while ignoring broader institutional and criminal negligence.
Crime
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Just In46 mins agoFarmer’s killing: Ondo mob attacks police station, injures two officers
Quick Read: An angry mob in Ala, Ondo State, attacked a police station and injured two officers while attempting to seize murder suspects for extrajudicial killing. The Ondo State Police Command has condemned the violence and arrested 14 individuals involved in the assault.
Crime
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Just In47 mins agoLagos man bags life jail for defiling 11-year-old girl
Quick Read: The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced Idris Ashimiyu to life imprisonment for the defilement of an 11-year-old girl. Justice Abiola Soladoye found the prosecution's case credible, noting that the survivor did not consent to the act.
Crime
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Just In48 mins agoCourt remands actress Doris Ogala for cyberstalking Lagos pastor
Quick Read: Actress Doris Ogala has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre by a Federal High Court in Lagos following her arraignment on charges of cyberstalking and attempted extortion against Pastor Chris Okafor. The defendant pleaded not guilty to all three counts, which include the alleged publication of intimate photographs and threats to damage the cleric's reputation.
Technology
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Just In48 mins agoResidents groan as blackout hits Lagos communities
Quick Read: Residents of three communities in Bariga, Lagos, are facing a severe four-month electricity crisis that has disrupted daily life and small-scale commerce. The situation has forced vulnerable residents to sleep outdoors to escape extreme heat, while business owners struggle with the inability to preserve perishable goods.
Crime
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Just In49 mins agoLagos court denies KC Luxury bail, orders speedy trial
Quick Read: A Federal High Court in Lagos has denied a bail application for businessman Afolabi Michael Kazeem, known as KC Luxury, who is facing charges of cocaine trafficking and money laundering. Justice Musa Kakaki ruled that the defence failed to provide adequate medical evidence to warrant release, ordering instead an accelerated trial.
Crime
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Just In50 mins agoCustoms seize N5.8m pharmaceutical products in Sokoto
Quick Read: The Nigeria Customs Service, Sokoto/Zamfara Command, intercepted and handed over unregistered pharmaceutical products worth over N5.8 million to NAFDAC. This action was taken to prevent the circulation of unwholesome drugs and protect public health following an intelligence-led operation.
Politics
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Just In52 mins agoLagos court denies wheelchair-bound suspect bail over murder
Quick Read: The Lagos State High Court has denied a bail application for Ahmed Tajudeen, a suspect accused of the murder of two individuals in the Eti-Osa area. Despite arguments regarding his health and previous surgeries, the court ruled that his current access to medical care at a Federal Medical Centre is sufficient while he remains in custody.
General
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Just In52 mins agoFour killed in Lagos container truck collision
Quick Read: A tragic collision on Berger Bridge in Lagos resulted in four fatalities and six injuries after a container truck overturned onto a passenger bus. LASEMA and other emergency agencies responded to the scene to provide medical aid and clear the wreckage.
Sports
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Just In55 mins agoFuture Eagles thrash New Caledonia 7-0
Quick Read: The Nigerian Future Eagles achieved a decisive 7-0 victory against New Caledonia in the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. This win extends their unbeaten streak to six matches and secures their progression to the Tier C Round of 16.
Sports
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Just In59 mins agoCustoms close in on first volleyball title in seven years
Quick Read: The Nigeria Customs Service men's volleyball team has strengthened its bid for the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League title following a decisive 3–0 victory over NSCDC. This win positions the team favorably as they aim to end a seven-year championship drought.
General
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Just In59 mins agoUNIPORT don seeks parental education to check decadent behaviour
Quick Read: University of Port Harcourt lecturer Professor Chinelo Ugwu has called for a national focus on parental education to address youth decadence. Through her organization, Gilt Counselling Consult, she emphasizes that proper guidance and the avoidance of derogatory labeling are essential for helping youths navigate the 'stress and storm' of adolescence.
Sports
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Just In1 hr agoHrgovic sets conditions for second Itauma clash
Quick Read: IBF heavyweight champion Filip Hrgovic has publicly declared that he will only consider a rematch with Moses Itauma once he attains the status of undisputed heavyweight world champion. This follows Hrgovic's upset victory over the previously undefeated Itauma on August 29.
Sports
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Just In1 hr agoPaul open to Joshua rematch
Quick Read: Jake Paul is preparing for a return to professional boxing after recovering from a broken jaw sustained during his December 2025 knockout loss to Anthony Joshua. His promotions team has confirmed he is medically cleared and is targeting a rematch with Joshua or a bout against the winner of the Joshua-Fury fight.
Sports
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Just In1 hr agoRangers turn focus to Rivers United
Quick Read: Rangers International is pivoting to their domestic campaign after exiting the CAF Champions League. The team is preparing for a crucial Matchday 11 NPFL clash against league leaders Rivers United in Port Harcourt.
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