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Nigeria Immigration Probes Officer Over Alleged Unlawful Detention, Sexual Assault

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The Nigeria Immigration Service has opened an investigation into an officer accused of unlawful detention and sexual assault, following public complaints and calls for accountability. The agency says internal procedures have been activated while authorities review the allegations, a case that places institutional safeguards and due process under close scrutiny as investigations proceed....

Snakebite Death Sparks Antivenom Crisis Debate in Nigeria

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The death of Abuja-based singer Ifunanya Nwangene after a snakebite has reignited debate over Nigeria’s emergency health readiness, as questions swirl around antivenom availability, hospital preparedness and response time. While authorities insist stocks exist, health advocates and lawmakers say the incident exposes systemic gaps in treating preventable fatalities....

Fela Kuti Becomes First African to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

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Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti has become the first African artist to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, cementing his global legacy decades after his death. The honour recognises not only his musical innovation but also his enduring influence on political expression, cultural identity, and African music’s global standing....

Onitsha Main Market Reopens as Soludo Defies Sit-at-Home Order

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Onitsha Main Market reopened on Monday under heavy security as Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo moved to enforce economic activity despite a sit-at-home order. The decision pits state authority against disruption fears, reopening debate about governance, security enforcement, and how long traders can absorb economic paralysis in Nigeria’s major commercial hubs....

Health Minister: Prayers Won’t Fix Nigeria’s Healthcare System

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Nigeria’s Health Minister has warned that faith alone cannot resolve the country’s deep healthcare challenges, arguing that structural reforms, sustained funding, and accountability are required to reverse decades of underinvestment. The remarks reopen debate on how Nigeria balances belief, policy, and evidence-based planning as pressure mounts on hospitals, health workers, and patients nationwide....

Anambra, Traders Agree on Phased Remodelling of Onitsha Main Market to Ease Disruption

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The Anambra State Government and traders at Onitsha Main Market have reached an agreement on a phased remodelling plan aimed at upgrading market infrastructure while minimising disruption to business activities. The approach follows weeks of negotiation and reflects the state’s effort to balance urban renewal goals with the economic realities faced by traders....

Nwifuru Sacks Appointees, Dethrones Monarch After Ebonyi Killings as State Moves to Quell Violence

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Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has dismissed government appointees, dissolved community leadership structures, and withdrawn a traditional ruler’s certificate following deadly attacks in parts of the state. The sweeping sanctions come as authorities respond to violent incidents that left at least four people killed, signalling a hardline approach to restoring order and preventing escalation....

Alcaraz Defeats Djokovic to Win 2026 Australian Open and Complete Historic Career Grand Slam

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Carlos Alcaraz has defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets to win the 2026 Australian Open, completing the Career Grand Slam and becoming the youngest male player in tennis history to achieve the feat. The Spaniard recovered from a dominant opening set by Djokovic to secure a historic victory that denied the Serbian great a record-breaking 25th major title....

Army Major Killed as ISWAP Ambushes Military Patrol in Borno

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A Nigerian Army Major has been killed following an ambush by Islamic State West Africa Province fighters on a military patrol in Borno State, security sources confirmed on Friday. The attack, which targeted troops operating in the Lake Chad axis, underscores persistent insurgent pressure in the North-East despite sustained counter-terrorism operations....

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