🇳🇬 Top Nigeria headlines

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‎1. 37 dead in Rivers pipeline incident

‎At least 37 people died after inhaling fumes while trying to tap an oil pipeline at Okari Jetty in Okrika LGA, Rivers State. The incident happened around midnight Thursday. 

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‎2. Presidency clarifies Tinubu's US court case

‎The Presidency says the Freedom of Information Act case involving President Bola Tinubu before the US District Court for the District of Columbia is a civil records-disclosure dispute, not a criminal case. 

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‎3. Dangote Refinery IPO to raise $1.55bn - $1.8bn

‎The IPO will involve 4.1bn shares priced between 500 naira and 595 naira per share. Sources say pricing around 525 naira is being considered. 

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‎4. Defence Minister warns against giving motorcycles as palliatives

‎Minister Christopher Musa warned governors and lawmakers that motorcycles distributed as palliatives could end up in the hands of terrorists. 

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‎5. 2027 politics heats up

‎Peter Obi (NDC presidential candidate) said he is ready to "lose my life protecting my votes" in 2027 at a town hall in Port Harcourt, while his running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso warned parties not to rely on governors to win. 

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‎6. Other major stories today:

‎Rivers Gov. Fubara signs N1.84trn 2026 budget into law 4529079409963650286

‎Naira gains: N1,405/$ in parallel market (from N1,410) and N1,322.50/$ at NFEM.

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‎Oyo police arrest 6 over counterfeit €100 notes worth €8,900 4529079409963650286

‎Emir of Gumel, Dr Ahmad Muhammad Sani, dies at 84 in Cairo after 46-year reign.

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‎🌍 World / Business headlines

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‎1. European shares edge lower ahead of US jobs data - STOXX 600 dipped 0.1% at 648.67, while Volkswagen jumped 6% after announcing 50,000 job cuts. 

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‎2. US markets brace for payrolls - Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures climb ahead of key jobs report, after Fed Governor Waller signaled support for holding rates steady. 

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‎3. Gold heads for weekly gain as traders pare September hike bets. 

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