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@adaalabri شكراً جزيلاً لكم؛ نحن مؤسسة صغيرة تهدف إلى رصد ونقل تحديثات الأخبار اليومية من جميع أنحاء العالم، ويسعدنا جداً تفاعلكم معنا.

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🚨 Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued seven kidnap victims, including six students of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, and a commercial driver in Katsina State.
victims were abducted along the Daye–Malumfashi road but were rescued unhurt and given medical attention.

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🌍 UNGA: VP Kashim Shettima has received a briefing on Nigeria’s priorities ahead of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara says the state will use the gathering to showcase its mineral resources and attract new investments to boost economic process

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🚨 AIR FORCE: Nigeria has taken a major step towards acquiring 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters after a beam signing ceremony with Bell Textron in Amarillo, Texas.
The deal forms part of ongoing efforts to modernise the Nigerian Armed Forces and strengthen the country’s defence

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🚨 MINERS’ DEATHS Niger Police take over scene as investigation begins into the deaths of artisanal miners who died in NSCDC custody.
The probe follows IGP Olatunji Disu’s directive to establish what happened and ensure accountability. Police forensic investigators have commenced

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NBF-PRO UNVEILS 30-DAY FREE LEGAL SERVICE FOR BOXERS

The Nigeria Boxing Federation’s professional arm, NBF-Pro, has launched a 30-day free legal service for professional boxers. The scheme will help athletes facing exploitative or multiple contracts with international promoters

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FG RAISES N728.9BN TO SETTLE POWER SECTOR DEBTS

The Federal Government has raised N728.979 billion through its second power sector bond issuance, bringing total funds raised under the first phase to about N1.23 trillion. The funds will help clear verified debts owed

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ZAMFARA RECORDS 367 CONFIRMED DIPHTHERIA CASES, 44 DEATHS
Zamfara has recorded 367 confirmed diphtheria cases, with over 320 patients treated and discharged. The state has also recorded 44 deaths, with health officials attributing the continued spread partly to active community

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COURT JAILS NINE FOR CRUDE OIL THEFT IN AKWA IBOM
The Federal High Court in Uyo has sentenced nine persons to 10 years each for stealing crude oil and tampering with an oil pipeline. Justice Joy Ikpeme convicted them on charges of conspiracy and pipeline tampering. No fine option

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TERROR ALERT: POLICE HEIGHTEN SURVEILLANCE AROUND SCHOOLS, CAMPS

Security agencies have intensified surveillance around schools, NYSC camps, places of worship and other vulnerable locations over intelligence of planned coordinated terrorist attacks.

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ORGANISERS TO TRAIN OFFICIALS AHEAD OF MOB NATIONAL TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP

Organisers of the MOB National Taekwondo Championship will train officials ahead of the competition, as part of efforts to ensure proper officiating and a successful championship.

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FIFA, CAF BEGIN ASSESSMENT OF NFF CRISIS

FIFA and CAF have begun assessing the crisis within the Nigeria Football Federation, amid concerns over the leadership dispute and its potential impact on Nigerian football and upcoming international engagements.

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TRUMP’S VISA RESTRICTION LAWSUIT AGAINST FOREIGN STUDENTS STALLS
legal challenge to the Trump administration’s visa restrictions affecting foreign students has stalled, leaving thousands of international students facing continued uncertainty over their status and ability to study

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RUSSIA’S DRONE STRIKE NEAR UKRAINE-POLAND BORDER PUTS NATO NEIGHBORS ON EDGE

Russia’s drone strike near the Ukraine-Poland border has heightened tensions among NATO’s eastern neighbours, raising fresh concerns over the conflict spilling closer to alliance territory.

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FG TARGETS 200 NEW TELECOM SITES BEFORE DECEMBER

The Federal Government says it is targeting the deployment of 200 new telecom sites before December, as part of efforts to expand network coverage, improve connectivity and strengthen digital services across Nigeria.

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ZAMFARA RECORDS 367 CONFIRMED DIPHTHERIA CASES, 320 RECOVER

Zamfara State has recorded 367 confirmed diphtheria cases, with 320 patients recovering, according to health authorities.

The development highlights ongoing efforts to contain the disease across the state.

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NIGERIA IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS, TINUBU SAYS

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is open for business, assuring investors that his administration is working to create a more supportive environment for businesses to thrive, attract investment and drive economic growth.

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ARMS IMPORTS JUMP 104% TO N55BN

Nigeria’s arms imports surged by 104% to N55 billion, reflecting a sharp rise in the country’s defence and security-related imports.

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TERRORIST SURRENDERS IN BORNO, TROOPS NAB SIX KIDNAPPERS IN ADAMAWA

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recorded fresh gains in the North-East, as a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist surrendered in Borno while six suspected kidnappers were arrested in Adamawa.

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TINUBU SEEKS STRONGER BRICS COOPERATION IN AI, FINTECH, OTHERS