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Tinubu’s minister tried to bribe US official to lie about Christian Genocide in Nigeria, American lawmaker claims
A Florida state representative has accused Nigeria’s minister of state for defence, Bello Matawalle, of offering payment to a U.S. lawmaker to discredit claims of mass killings of Christians in parts of Nigeria.
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Israel detains IDF soldiers over vandalism of Jesus statue, replacement erected
Troops who reportedly did nothing to stop the incident have been summoned and may face disciplinary measures.
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President Tinubu sacks Wale Edun, appoints Taiwo Oyedele as finance minister
The government directed that all handing‑over and taking‑over processes be completed by close of business on Thursday 23 April 2026.
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Abia: 1 arrested, 2 declared wanted as 200‑level ABSU student is killed in freaky Uturu road crash
The victim was run over by an oncoming truck after two motorcycles collided.
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One killed as suspected bandits kidnap travellers along Ibadan-Ijebu road
The attack was carried out shortly after 7 pm, in what locals describe as yet another worrying escalation of insecurity on the busy route.
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Peter Obi, Kwankwaso supporters launch ‘OK Movement’ ahead of ADC primary
The OK Movement appears to mirror the structure and grassroots appeal of the Obidient Movement, whose organic, youth-driven mobilisation reshaped Nigerian politics during the 2023 election.
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Garri, salt and dirty water: What UTME candidates, other Benue kidnap victims ate in captivity
An 18‑year‑old, Gbenda Daniels, told journalists the kidnappers took his N8000, beat the captives and denied them food.
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Israel’s IDF soldier smashes Jesus’ statue in Lebanon
The IDF has confirmed the photograph’s authenticity and said it will act against those responsible.
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Electricity: Mass darkness looms in Southwest as Lagos-Osun power line collapses under heavy rainstorm
The development is raising fresh concerns about the vulnerability of the national grid to extreme weather and may have political repercussions as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections.
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2 candidates, parent held over alleged AI fraud as JAMB releases first batch of 2026 UTME results
The nationwide computer‑based exam, which began on Thursday at about 966 test centres, is expected to be taken by roughly 2.2 million candidates, making it one of the country’s largest entrance examinations.
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