S’Africa silent as outrage trails killing of two Nigerians. This item is based on reporting by The Punch, published September 14, 2026. We have not reproduced that reporting here — follow the source link above for the full story. Lagos, Nigeria coverage on this site summarises and credits the outlets that do the original reporting.
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government
Passport: UK mission clarifies £70 fee, refunds £50
The Nigeria High Commission in London clarifies that the approved passport admin fee is £20, not £70, and will refund £50 to affected applicants. Read More: https://punchng.com/passport-uk-mission-clarifies-70-fee-refunds-50/...
News
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The Dangote Refinery IPO
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safety
Redefining Lagos waste crisis
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Local
Who’s afraid of King’s College rescue mission?
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Tackling the renewed inflation
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safety
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper with AK-47 in Edo
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Local
Man drowns after alleged cultists’ chase into Lagos river
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government
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safety
Police arrest 262 suspects, rescue 27 kidnapped victims
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