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Fuel Price Spike in Nigeria as Dangote Raises PMS Ex-Depot Price Toward ₦1,000 Pump Threshold

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Nigeria’s fuel market has been jolted by a sharp adjustment in refinery pricing after Dangote Petroleum Refinery raised its petrol ex-depot price from ₦774 to ₦874 per litre. Retail pump prices have already climbed above ₦930 in several locations, with marketers warning the surge could soon push petrol close to ₦1,000 per litre nationwide....

CAF Announces Postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

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CAF has announced the postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, shifting the competition from 17 March – 3 April 2026 to 25 July – 16 August 2026. The new dates have been confirmed by the Confederation of African Football. The reason for the delay was not specified in the announcement....

Christian Pilgrimage to Israel Suspended

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Nigeria has suspended Christian pilgrimage to Israel as security conditions across the region remain volatile. The decision halts travel plans for hundreds of Nigerian pilgrims preparing for the annual Holy Land journey. Officials say the move is precautionary, citing regional instability and the need to prioritise the safety of Nigerian citizens travelling to sacred Christian sites....

Ondo Church Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom Amid Reports of ₦9m Ransom Payment

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Victims abducted during a church-related incident in Ondo State have regained their freedom after days in captivity, bringing relief to families and local authorities. Security sources confirmed that the victims were released following coordinated efforts involving community leaders and security agencies amid ongoing concerns about kidnappings across parts of southwestern Nigeria....

Malami Terrorism Trial Stalls as AGF Fagbemi Takes Over Prosecution

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The terrorism trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami (SAN) stalled on Wednesday after Attorney-General Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) formally took over prosecution of the case from the Department of State Services. The Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned proceedings until March 10 to allow the new prosecutorial team study the case file....

ICPC to Prosecute Five Airport Officers Over Alleged El-Rufai Bribes

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Five Nigerian security officials are set to face prosecution after investigators said they accepted bribes from former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai to obstruct a lawful arrest operation at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Authorities say the officers facilitated unauthorised access to restricted airport areas during the incident that followed El-Rufai’s return from Cairo last month....

Federal Government Proposes 1% Informal Sector Tax Framework to Expand Nigeria’s Revenue Base

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Nigeria’s federal government has unveiled a proposal for a 1% informal sector tax framework aimed at expanding the country’s revenue base without imposing heavy burdens on small businesses. The policy, currently under consultation with market associations and state authorities, targets millions of informal enterprises that operate outside the formal tax system....

FIFA Confirms DR Congo for 2026 World Cup Play-Offs, Ends Nigeria’s Hopes

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FIFA has confirmed DR Congo as Africa’s representative for the 2026 World Cup inter-confederation play-offs, effectively ending Nigeria’s World Cup hopes. Despite Nigeria’s appeal after losing to DR Congo, FIFA has upheld the original results. DR Congo now faces one final match for a spot at the 2026 tournament....

Police Launch State Policing Committee as Nigeria Debates Decentralised Security Model

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Nigeria has taken a new step in the long-running debate over decentralised law enforcement after police authorities inaugurated a state policing committee in Nigeria to design a workable operational framework. The committee is expected to examine recruitment standards, oversight mechanisms and coordination structures as the country explores whether state police could strengthen internal security and community response capacity...

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