Jos, Plateau State – The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has confirmed the murder of Peter Mafuyai, a 22-year-old, 300-level Banking and Finance student, by his close friend, Nanpon Timnan David, a 200-level Agricultural Science student. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday at Mafuyai’s off-campus residence in Rusau, Farin Gada area of Jos North Local Government.

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Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State – The Ekiti State High Court has sentenced three individuals to death by hanging for robbing an 87-year-old woman. Justice Lekan Ogunmoye handed down the sentence to Shadrack Apos (30), Lucky Akpos (33), and Adunola Precious (24) following their conviction for conspiracy and armed robbery. The defendants were arraigned on August 19,

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The Kebbi State Government has dismissed as false and malicious a viral social media video alleging the discovery of a secret airport in the Argungu forest purportedly being used for cocaine smuggling. Speaking to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki, described the video

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The Kano State House of Assembly has approved a ₦724.2 billion Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for the 2026–2028 fiscal period, following a formal request from the state’s Commissioner for Planning and Budget. The letter, read during Tuesday’s plenary session by Speaker Alhaji Jibril Ismail Falgore, outlined the key economic and fiscal parameters guiding the preparation

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The naira extended its upward trend against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Tuesday, even as Bureau De Change (BDC) operators complained of limited access to foreign currency. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira appreciated to ₦1,448.20 per dollar on Tuesday, compared to ₦1,452.79

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Former Senate President Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, former Sokoto State Governor Senator Aliyu Wamakko, and several former deputy governors have called for a renewed national commitment to industrial productivity as a pathway to accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth. The leaders made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the 4th Annual National Conference of the Forum

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Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade says Nigeria’s women’s national team is ready to take its dominance beyond Africa and establish itself as a global force in women’s football. The Justine Madugu-led side remains Africa’s most successful women’s team, boasting 10 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) titles and an unbroken record of qualifying for every

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is in advanced discussions with at least four incumbent governors from opposition parties who are expected to defect to the ruling party before the end of the year. The move, according to the party, is part of its broader strategy to consolidate power and expand its political footprint

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Newly appointed service chiefs appeared before the Senate on Wednesday for their official screening at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. The nominees arrived at the complex around 10 a.m., accompanied by several senior military officers. The Senate had earlier postponed the exercise to Wednesday, October 29, from its initial date to allow for better

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The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed that suspects arrested in connection with the recently uncovered baby factory in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area, will be charged to court upon completion of investigations. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday

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