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KEY POINTS At least 20 people were reportedly injured in a gas pipeline explosion in Aleto, Rivers State. Residents alleged that the pipeline had been leaking for about three weeks …

KEY POINTS INEC has inaugurated a multi-agency committee to ensure election materials reach polling units on time. The commission and NOA are launching nationwide campaigns against voter apathy, vote buying …

Pig farmers in Ogun’s Ikangba and Agoro areas say African swine fever has cost them over N5bn, and they are asking for compensation.

KEY POINTS Five residents were reportedly abducted in Farin Ruwa, Zamfara State. Gunmen allegedly killed a man despite his family paying ransom and burnt his harvested rice. Farmers are facing …

KEY POINTS Two terrorism convicts received 15 years in prison on each of three counts. A Chinese national was sentenced to six years for illegal firearm possession. Nineteen people were …

Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve a N100.5 billion promissory note to reimburse Yobe for its Damaturu airport, and sent three bills.

The US has placed Nigeria on its Child Soldiers Prevention Act list, threatening military aid and arms sales unless President Trump grants a waiver.

KEY POINTS Retired military personnel threaten a protest in Abuja on October 15 over disputed pension adjustments. Veterans demand a review of pension calculations, payment of arrears and clarification of …