Fire Guts Fresh FM Studio In Ibadan
A fire outbreak on Friday night gutted Fresh FM in the Felele area of Ibadan South-West LGA, Oyo State, disrupting the station’s broadcast and operations, with the cause yet to be determined.
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Inflation Drops To 21.88% In July – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Friday announced that headline inflation dropped to 21.88% in July 2025 from 22.22% in June, attributing the decline to reduced costs of food, transport, and other key items.
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FG Rejects Canadian Court’s Terror Tag On Political Parties
The Federal Government has rejected the designation of Nigerian political parties as terrorist organisations by a Canadian court, describing the ruling as reckless and clarifying it arose from a refugee case involving Douglas Egharevba.
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Protest Rocks Ondo Community Over Rising Kidnappings
Youths in Ayede Ogbese, Akure North, Ondo State, on Friday protested incessant kidnappings after a businessman was killed and a businesswoman abducted, demanding stronger security intervention.
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Lawyer Sues FG, NCAA, Others For N500bn
Public interest lawyer Ayodele Ademiluyi has dragged the Federal Government, NCAA, and others before a Lagos court demanding ₦500 billion in damages over alleged breaches in handling aviation infractions involving King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal and a passenger.
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British Airways Denies 58 Passengers Over Faulty Aircraft Door
British Airways on Friday denied 58 Abuja–London passengers boarding after a faulty door required some seats to remain unoccupied, a move the NCAA said was in line with safety standards.
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Police Bust Child Trafficking Syndicate In Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a trans-border child trafficking syndicate, rescuing 11 girls and arresting four suspects who were allegedly transporting victims to Ghana for prostitution.
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LP Caucus Accuses Soludo Of Plot To Use Touts In Elections
The Labour Party Caucus in the National Assembly has accused Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo of allegedly planning to deploy touts and non-state security agents during Saturday’s bye-elections in the state.
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FG To Begin Interest-Free Loan Disbursement To Farmers
The Federal Government will begin disbursing interest-free loans to farmers and small businesses before year-end, Programme Manager Hamza Ibrahim Baba said Friday in Kaduna.
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Veteran Actor Chief Kanran Dies At 70
Veteran Yoruba actor Olusegun Akinremi, popularly called Chief Kanran, died on Friday at the age of 70, with producer Seun Oloketuyi confirming the news in an Instagram post.
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INEC Withdraws Recognition Of Abure As Labour Party Chairman
INEC has withdrawn recognition of Julius Abure as Labour Party chairman, citing the expiration of his tenure in June 2024 and a Supreme Court judgment nullifying his claims of re-election.
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APC Denies Being Declared Terrorist Organisation In Canada
The APC has dismissed reports that a Canadian court branded it a terrorist group, clarifying that the case involved asylum-seeker Douglas Egharevba and not any ruling on terrorism.
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PDP Chieftain Says Obi A Big Advantage For 2027, Rejects Jonathan
PDP chieftain Dan Ulasi has said Peter Obi would be an advantage in the 2027 elections but warned that former President Jonathan’s return to the party would offer “nothing to Nigerians.”
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Tambuwal Rules Out Defection To APC
Ex-Sokoto governor Aminu Tambuwal on Friday vowed never to join the APC, saying he does not need “forgiveness of sins” through defection despite his recent EFCC interrogation.
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PDP Chieftain Says Peter Obi ‘Married’ To ADC
Umar Sani, a PDP chieftain, has claimed Peter Obi is “married” to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following his directive for supporters to back an ADC candidate despite still being in Labour Party.
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Reps Challenge Jigawa Lawmaker Over ₦3m Motion Fee Claim
The House of Representatives has asked Jigawa lawmaker Ibrahim Auyo to prove his claim that legislators pay between ₦1m and ₦3m to move motions and bills, warning of sanctions if unsubstantiated.
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Police Restrict Movement Ahead Of By-Elections In 13 States
The IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered restriction of movement and banned VIP escorts in 13 states holding by-elections on August 16, to ensure free and fair polls.
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Four Convicted For Fraud After EFCC Raid At Obasanjo Library Hotel
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday convicted four fraud suspects arrested during EFCC’s raid at a hotel within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library complex in Abeokuta.
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Nollywood Actor Chief Kanran Is Dead
Veteran Nollywood actor Segun Remi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, died on Friday at the age of 72, journalist Seun Oloketuyi announced via Instagram.
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FG Assures Super Falcons Of $100,000 Reward Payment
NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade has assured that the Super Falcons will receive the $100,000 promised by President Tinubu after winning WAFCON 2024, despite captain Rasheedat Ajibade’s concerns.