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NBA raises alarm on strict bail conditions
The NBA is concerned about strict bail conditions that make it hard for defendants to secure their release. This trend could undermine the purpose of bail in Nigeria.
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Metro
LASU student killed during robbery in Lagos
Otabor Joseph, a student at LASU, was fatally injured in an armed robbery. The university expressed condolences to his family and friends.
Metro
Police Nab Four Suspected Cultists, Seize Weapons in Lagos
Four men suspected of being cultists were arrested in Lagos. Police seized firearms and a knife during a raid in the Egbeda area.
Metro
Danger of Trading Under Power Lines: FirstPower Issues Warning to Anambra Traders
FirstPower Electricity Distribution Ltd. warns traders in Anambra to stay clear of high-tension power lines to avoid serious risks like electrocution.
Politics
How Wike's aide accessed Emeka Ike’s voter details, INEC
INEC reveals how Lere Olayinka accessed Emeka Ike's voter details. An electoral officer is under investigation for sharing this information.
Metro
Nnewi Court Sends Two Men to Death for Kidnapping
Two men have been sentenced to death by a Nnewi court for kidnapping a businessman and causing him serious harm. The court found them guilty of the charges.
Politics
Soludo promises to bring Nnewi back as top industrial city
Governor Charles Soludo is committed to making Nnewi a leading industrial center again. He plans urban renewal to unlock the city's economic potential.
Metro
Dangote refinery boosts oil processing to 700,000 barrels daily
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day. This move is part of a plan to reach 1.4 million barrels daily within two and a half years.
Politics
State Police Plan Making Headway - Presidency
Nigeria is advancing plans for state police with a constitutional amendment on the way. Key leaders are discussing the necessary legal frameworks.
Politics
Labour Party to Meet on June 11 to Approve Candidates for 2027 Elections
The Labour Party's National Executive Committee will meet on June 11 to approve candidates for the 2027 elections and validate primary results.
Metro
Gunmen kill man, kidnap wives of Fulani leader in Kwara
In a recent attack in Lafiagi, Kwara State, gunmen killed a man and abducted two women who are wives of a Fulani leader. The police are pursuing the attackers.
Politics
Looted Libyan Weapons Found with Terrorists in Nigeria, UN
The UN reveals that weapons from Libya are in the hands of terrorists in Nigeria, worsening security issues. The Nigerian government seeks international help.