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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has uncovered an illegal oil refinery allegedly operated by Chinese nationals in the Ogere area of Ogun State. The Commission disclosed that the operation, carried out on Saturday, October 31, 2026, by operatives of its Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, followed intelligence gathering and surveillance on the…
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The Senate has rejected calls for the revival of Nigeria Air, while urging the Federal Government to renegotiate and enforce Nigeria’s Bilateral Air Services Agreement with China to allow Nigerian airlines to operate direct flights to the Asian country. The lawmakers said the existing aviation arrangement needs to be reviewed to address the imbalance in…
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The National Assembly has said that the bill supporting the establishment of state police will be transmitted to President Bola Tinubu for assent as the number of states that have supported its constitutional amendment has risen to 28. The development was revealed in a signed statement by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana,…
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Here are the top China headlines for Wednesday, November 4, 2026, covering diplomacy, security, technology and the economy. 1. China Confirms Talks on a Possible Xi–Trump–Putin Meeting at APEC China said it is in contact with the US and Russia about a meeting between their presidents at the APEC summit, which would be an unprecedented…
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Security operatives have rescued eight persons abducted by suspected kidnappers in Millennium City and Maraban Rido communities of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The victims were rescued between October 31 and November 2, 2026, during coordinated operations involving the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Police…
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The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure a second term in office in 2027, saying his re-election will be based on his administration’s achievements. Alausa, who was recently appointed Director of Education Sector Mobilisation in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 elections,…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Sokoto State Government and security operatives of working to frustrate the African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign in the state, alleging that protesters were being mobilised to disrupt the party’s planned rally. Atiku, the ADC presidential candidate, made the allegations at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday,…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has linked illegal mining and the theft of mineral resources to rising insecurity and organised crime in Nigeria, warning that criminal networks are exploiting weaknesses in the mining sector to fund other criminal activities. According to the Commission, illegal mining creates opportunities for extortion, smuggling, violence and territorial…
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Russia has agreed to stop recruiting Ghanaian nationals to fight in its war against Ukraine following diplomatic discussions between Presidents Vladimir Putin and John Mahama. Accra said Putin gave the assurance during the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, after Mahama raised concerns about the recruitment of Ghanaian citizens. Accra had previously accused recruiters of misleading citizens…
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Guinea has inaugurated its first gold refinery as the government moves to require domestic processing of gold produced across the country, marking a significant step in the West African nation’s effort to capture more value from its mineral resources. The facility has the capacity to process up to 733 tons annually and produce refined gold…
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