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Sunday - 25th January, 2026
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Your Resignation a Betrayal of Sacred Trust, Kwankwaso, NNPP Tell Gov Yusuf

The National Leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and the party's National Working Committee (NWC) have described Governor Abba Yusuf's resignation from the party as “a cold betrayal of a sacred trust.” This...

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Thursday - 22nd January, 2026
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CAN: Initial Police Denial of Worshippers’ Abduction Troubling

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), yesterday, said initial public denial of reports on the abduction of 170 worshippers in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, by the Nige-ria Police, before any verification, was...

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Tuesday - 20th January, 2026
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IMF: Nigeria’s Macroeconomic Reforms Beginning to Yield Results

in Abuja and Lagos in International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said Nigeria’s recent macroeconomic reforms were beginning to deliver tangible results, reflecting improved stability and a gradually strengthening growth outlook. In its latest World...

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Sunday - 18th January, 2026
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Gov Yusuf’s Demand for Automatic Ticket Delays Defection to APC

The planned defection of the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has experienced a setback as the ruling party has not acceded to the governor's demand to be offered...

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Saturday - 17th January, 2026
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Rivers: Court Halts Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara, Odu

Amid rising political tension, a Rivers State High Court sitting in Oyigbo yesterday ordered the Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, the Martins Amaewhule-led House of Assembly, and its clerk to temporarily halt all actions on the impeachment move...

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Friday - 16th January, 2026
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Thursday - 15th January, 2026
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UNVEILING OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN FGN AND ASUU...

L-R: Chairman, House Committee on University Education, Mr. Abubakar Hassan; Minister of state for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad; Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa; President, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Chris Piwuna;...

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Tuesday - 13th January, 2026
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Rivers: Two Assembly Members Pull Out of Impeachment Plot

In what may be the first sign of cracks in Nyesom Wike’s iron grip on the legislature in Rivers State, two members of the House of Assembly have pulled out of the impeachment plot against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, calling...

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Sunday - 11th January, 2026
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South-east APC Leaders, Elders Counter Obi Factor, Rally Support for Tinubu

Barely 11 days after the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi declared his “full membership” of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a bid to pursue his presidential ambition in 2027, the...

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Saturday - 10th January, 2026
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Nigeria Vows to Strengthen Fight Against Insecurity as Trump Threatens More US Strikes

Nigeria has vowed to intensify its fight against rising insecurity, signaling a renewed commitment to protecting citizens amid escalating threats. The pledge comes as US President Donald Trump has warned of potential further air strikes if what he...

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Wednesday - 7th January, 2026
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Jonathan: Despite Many Defections to Ruling APC, PDP Alive and Strong

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he feels a great sense of satisfaction knowing that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is still alive, strong, and resilient, despite defections from the party to the ruling All Progressives Congress...

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Tuesday - 6th January, 2026
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Wike, Basiru in Dramatic Clash over Fubara’s Second Term

A war of words erupted yesterday between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike and the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, after Wike threatened the ruling party’s scribe over his alleged...

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Monday - 5th January, 2026
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Sahara Group Backs FG’S Infrastructure Drive, Sees New Era of Stability in Energy Sector

The Group Managing Director of Sahara Power Group (SPG), Kola Adesina, has expressed strong confidence in the federal government's long-term infrastructure and economic reform agenda, saying recent policy actions under President Bola Tinubu have...

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Sunday - 4th January, 2026
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Trump: We Will Run Venezuela Until We Can Do Safe, Proper, Judicious Transition

Following the capture of Venezuelan President, Mr. Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Mrs. Cilia Flores, by United States forces after a large-scale overnight operation, President Donald Trump yesterday announced that the U.S. would assume temporary...

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Saturday - 3rd January, 2026
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Kwankwaso Considers Joining Atiku, Obi in ADC

As preparations for the 2027 elections gradually gather momentum and following the defection of his Governor, Abba Yusuf, along with most members of the Kano State House of Assembly to the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Kano State Governor...

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Thursday - 1st January, 2026
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Heirs Energies Acquires Maurel & Prom’s 20.07% Stake in Seplat Energy in $500m Transaction

Heirs Energies, Africa’s leading indigenous integrated energy company, has acquired the entire 20.07 percent equity stake (120.4 million ordinary shares) previously held by Maurel & Prom S.A. in Seplat Energy Plc at a price of GBP3.05 pence per share,...

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Wednesday - 31st December, 2025
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Tinubu: New Tax Laws Take Off January 1, CBN Projects $51.04bn External Reserves

President Bola Tinubu, for the umpteenth time, disclosed yesterday that the new tax regulations would take effect as planned from January 1, 2026. His declaration came despite criticism from opposition political parties and other concerned...

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Monday - 29th December, 2025
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Edun to Investors, Partners over US Strikes: Nigeria Not at War

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Olawale Edun, yesterday, reassured investors, analysts, and multilateral partners that Nigeria was not at war, either with itself or any other nation, but was "decisively confronting,...

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Sunday - 28th December, 2025
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In Security Game Changer, Tinubu Launches Forest Guards, 7,000 Deployed

President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Forest Guards Initiative launched in May 2025 as part of the renewed efforts by his administration to tackle the nationwide insecurity has yielded fruits as over 7,000 newly recruited Nigerian Forest Guards...

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Wednesday - 24th December, 2025
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ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD ITEMS TO CHRISTIAN NORTH FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS...

L-R: Yobe State Governor, Dr. Mai Mala Buni; APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda; Wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima; First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Kaduna State Governor, Sen. Uba Sani; his wife, Hajiya Hafsat...

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Tuesday - 23rd December, 2025
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NOVA BANK OPENS REGIONAL OFFICE, POISED TO REDEFINE BANKING LANDSCAPE...

L-R: Chief (Barr.) Chukwuma Uchenna Ekomaru, SAN, and his wife, Her Excellency, Lady Chinyere Ihuoma Ekomaru; Deputy Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Odidika Uzodimma, Governor of Imo State; Mr. Philips Oduoza, Chairman,...

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Monday - 22nd December, 2025
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FG Secures Release of Remaining 130 Abducted Schoolgirls, Teachers in Niger

State forces, coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), have successfully secured the release of the remaining students and teachers abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger...

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Sunday - 21st December, 2025
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We’re Watching INEC Closely, Says Kwankwaso, APC Holds National Convention March 2026

The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general election, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, yesterday stated that the party would keep a close watch on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027...

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Friday - 19th December, 2025
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In Major Diplomatic Reset, Senate Confirms 64 Ambassadors

In a sweeping diplomatic move with far-reaching implications for Nigeria’s foreign relations, Senate on Thursday confirmed 64 nominees as career and non-career ambassadors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, approving a list featuring prominent...

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Thursday - 18th December, 2025
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In Sudden Turn of Events, FG Announces Resignation of NMDPRA, NUPRC CEOS

In an unexpected turn of events, the Presidency yesterday announced the resignation of the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, as well as the his counterpart at the...

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Wednesday - 17th December, 2025
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Senate Endorses $60 Oil Benchmark, Crude Price Falls to $59/Barrel

The Senate yesterday approved some far-reaching recommendations of its Committee on Finance on the 2026–2028 Medium-term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), backing a lower and more realistic crude oil benchmark of $60. The...

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Tuesday - 16th December, 2025
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Tinubu: We’re Mobilising All Military Assets Against Threats

Tinubu made the pledge at the opening ceremony of Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference, holding in Lagos, where he was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima. The conference brought together former service chiefs, senior military officers,...

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Sunday - 14th December, 2025
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FIFTY-EIGHT HEARTY CHEERS…

L-R: Factional National Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Samuel Anyanwu; Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule; PDP National Caretaker Committee Chairman, Mohammed Abdulrahman; Minister of the Federal Capital...

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Friday - 12th December, 2025
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LAUNCHING OF ADF N100 BILLION EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVE...

L-R: Chairman, BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu; Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya; Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf; Chairman, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Aliko Dangote; Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima;...

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Thursday - 11th December, 2025
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President Talks Tough, Says Police Must Protect Vulnerable, Not VIPS

President Bola Tinubu yesterday in Abuja reiterated that the directive to redeploy police officers working with Very Important Persons (VIPS) and Very Very Important Persons (VVIPS) as well as ministers was non-negotiable. He therefore admonished all...

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Wednesday - 10th December, 2025
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Benin Coup: Tinubu Averted Key Security Threat to Nigeria, Says NGF

Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), yesterday, declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in Sunday’s attempted coup in the Republic of Benin, saying his timely role prevented a major security threat to Nigeria. Chairman of NGF and governor...

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Tuesday - 9th December, 2025
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US Says Nigeria on Right Path After Conciliation With Team Ribadu

The US yesterday softened its stance toward Nigeria, shifting from weeks of combative rhetoric to a markedly conciliatory tone as Washington moved to calm diplomatic tensions and signal a renewed willingness to work with Abuja on its security...

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Monday - 8th December, 2025
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Presidency: How Tinubu Ordered Nigeria’s Military to Foil Benin Coup

Responding to an emergency call in a manner characteristic of the place of Nigeria on the continent, President Bola Tinubu’s timely reaction to a distress call by President Patrice Tallon of the Republic of Benin saved the country from the hands of...

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Sunday - 7th December, 2025
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PROGRESSIVE GOVERNORS…

L-R: Governors: Monday Okpebholo (Edo); Biodoun Oyebanji (Ekiti); Usman Ododo (Kogi); Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta); Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo); Dapo Abiodun (Ogun); Hope Uzodimma (Imo); Babajide Sanwo-olu (Lagos); Peter Mbah (Enugu); Ahmad Aliyu (Sokoto);...

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Saturday - 6th December, 2025
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Musa Takes Charge, Vows to End Bloodshed, Return Children to School

in Abuja Stepping into office with urgency and moral clarity, the newly appointed Defence Minister, Retired General Christopher Musa, yesterday pledged to end the bloodshed tearing through communities and ensure Nigeria’s children, especially in some...

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Thursday - 4th December, 2025
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World Bank’s $750m Support Yields $2.2bn State-level Investments Under NG-CARES

World Bank Regional Manager for Social Protection and Labour for West and Central Africa, Mr. Robert Chase, yesterday, hailed the country’s leadership and innovation in delivering large-scale social protection programmes, which he described as...

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Wednesday - 3rd December, 2025
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Tinubu Hails Troops Fighting Terrorism, Says Military’s Sacrifice Bolstering Stability

Declares nation’s diversity as natural asset must be protected, cherished Launches 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance emblem Meets service chiefs, demands efficiency President, Akpabio, Wike donate to appeal fund for fallen heroes, injured, serving troops...

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Tuesday - 2nd December, 2025
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NUPRC Targets $10bn Investment, Lists 50 Oil, Gas Blocks in New Licensing Round

Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) yesterday kicked off the 2025 oil and gas licensing round, announcing that it is targeting $10 billion in investment tied to the current bid cycle. The upstream regulator also launched an...

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Monday - 1st December, 2025
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FAAC Reconciliations Injected N2.36tn into Federation Account in 9 Months

The Federation Account received a significant boost in the first three quarters of this year, with the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) reporting that a total of N2.359 trillion in outstanding revenue arrears was reconciled and paid to the...

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Sunday - 30th November, 2025
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Tinubu Sends 32 Additional Ambassadorialnominees’ List to Senate for Confirmation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent names of 32 additional ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, days after submitting the first batch of three. Immediate-past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof....

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Saturday - 29th November, 2025
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Cardoso: Foreign Capital Inflows Rise by 70% to $20.98bn in October

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, yesterday, disclosed that foreign capital inflows in Nigeria surged to $20.98 billion in the first ten months of 2025 a, 70 per cent rise above 2024 levels and 428 per cent higher...

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Wednesday - 26th November, 2025
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All 24 Kebbi Schoolgirls Freed, Tinubu Elated, Says He’s Relieved

The 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in Danko/wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, have regained their freedom. President Bola Tinubu expressed happiness over the development,...

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Tuesday - 25th November, 2025
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SECURING NIGERIA ON THEIR MINDS...

L-R: Assistant to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mrs. Idayat Hassan; Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun; Attorney-general and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi; NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; President Donald Trump’s Special...

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Saturday - 22nd November, 2025
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Terrorists on Rampage: FG, Katsina, Plateau Shut Schools, Ribadu Meets Hegseth

It has been a harvest of tragedies for Nigeria as terrorists and bandits have run riot with mass kidnapping of school girls, with the latest being the kidnapping of students of St. Mary’s Private (Catholic) Secondary School, Papiri Agwara Local...

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Wednesday - 12th November, 2025
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To Attract Fresh Investment in Oil Sector, NUPRC Announces 2025 Licensing Round

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) yesterday moved to attract additional investment in the oil and gas sector, with the announcement of the commencement of the 2025 licensing round from December 1, 2025. Commission Chief...

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Tuesday - 11th November, 2025
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Tinubu Moves to Fast-track Siemens Power Project, Recommits to Stable Electricity

President Bola Tinubu yesterday moved to accelerate the much talked about Siemens energy deal, assuring the technical contractor handling the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) of his administration’s full commitment to improving the country’s...

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Monday - 10th November, 2025
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Soludo in Landslide, Secures 2nd Term, Victory Reinforces Power of Incumbency

Garners 422,664 votes, close rival and APC candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu with 99,445 Tinubu congratulates him, declares his triumph affirms his visionary leadership NGF, Abiodun, Ngige greet, task winner ADC dismisses exercise as ‘Cash-andCarry...

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Sunday - 9th November, 2025
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Anambra Governorship Election: Soludo Leads

The Governor of Anambra State and candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, was leading 15 other contestants in yesterday’s governorship election in the state, which was marred by vote-buying and low voter...

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Saturday - 8th November, 2025
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In Two-horse Race, 2.8 Million Voters to Determine Soludo, Ukachukwu, Others’ Fate Today

All is set for today’s Anambra governorship election, as voters across the state prepare to head to the polls to elect the next governor of their choice. Investigations across the State reveal a mix of excitement and apprehension among residents,...

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Friday - 7th November, 2025
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US Weighs Military Options as Tinubu Restates Resolve to Defeat Terrorism

In what appeared to be his first direct statement on the ongoing stand-off between Nigeria and the United States over alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu yesterday declared that the country remained resolute in its fight...

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Wednesday - 5th November, 2025
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IN SEARCH OF EFFECTIVE TRAINING OF SECURITY AGENCIES...

L-R: Commandant, Police College, Ikeja, Lagos, AIG Omolara Oloruntola; Governor of Enugu State and Chairman, National Economic Council Committee on the Revamp of Police and Other Security Training Institutions, Dr. Peter Mbah; and Governor of Ogun...

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Monday - 3rd November, 2025
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Presidency Intensifies Engagement with Washington over Trump's Military Threat

• Soludo to US: Insecurity in Nigeria beyond Christian/Muslim dichotomy • Says Christians killing people of same faith in South-east • Kwankwaso urges diplomacy, says insecurity knows no religion, ethnicity • Gumi: Trump's threat of military attack...

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Sunday - 2nd November, 2025
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Trump in Tweet, Threatens Military Action against Terrorists Killing Christians in Nigeria

United States President, Mr. Donald Trump, yesterday said he had ordered the Department of War to prepare for possible military operations in Nigeria over the killing of Christians. He also threatened to immediately stop all aid and assistance to...

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Saturday - 1st November, 2025
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FORMER CDS MUSA PULLING OUT CEREMONY...

The immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.) (left), with his successor, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, during his formal pulling-out ceremony as the 18th CDS at the Army Headquarters Garrison...

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Friday - 31st October, 2025
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Tinubu to Service Chiefs: Defeat These Enemies Once, I’ll Provide All the Support

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, charged the new service chiefs to intensify effort to defeat, once and for all, the

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Thursday - 30th October, 2025
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AREWA FORUM MEETS SHETTIMA...

PHOTO: GODWIN OMOIGUI

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Wednesday - 29th October, 2025
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Report: Nigeria Back on Stable Growth Path, But Pace Remains Inadequate

Consistent with recent positive ratings of Nigeria’s economic trajectory, a new report by Quartus Economics has declared that the country is back on the path of stable growth. The report, however, insisted that the current level of production in the...

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Tuesday - 28th October, 2025
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Amupitan: Court Can’t Continue to Decide Election Winners, It Must Be at Polling Units

The new Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, yesterday, said the country could no longer afford a situation where the courts would continue to decide winners of elections. Amupitan said elections...

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Monday - 27th October, 2025
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Adedeji: FIRS Collected N22.59tn in 9 Months, N47.39tn in 2 Years

Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, said the service had achieved significant revenue improvements, as tax collections reached N22.59 trillion between January and September 2025. Adedeji said the service also achieved a...

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Sunday - 26th October, 2025
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National Assembly Committee Proposes New State for South-East

Sunday Aborisade and Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja In a historic decision that could redefine Nigeria’s political architecture and deepen democratic inclusivity, the Joint Committee of the National Assembly on Constitution Review has approved the creation...

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Saturday - 25th October, 2025
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Finally, Nigeria Exits FATF, Global Financial Crime Watchlist

Nigeria has finally been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) global watchlist, marking a major step forward in the nation’s fight against money laundering and illicit financial flows. President Bola Tinubu yesterday welcomed the...

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Friday - 24th October, 2025
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SWEARING-IN OF NEW INEC CHAIRMAN...

L-R: Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Honourable Benjamin Kalu; Vice President Kashim Shettima; newly appointed INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan; President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and Kwara State...

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Thursday - 23rd October, 2025
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To Plug Revenue Leakages, Boost Transparency, FG Unveils Treasury Receipt

The federal government has launched Federal Treasury Receipt (FTR), a groundbreaking reform offering a single, standardised, and digitally verifiable proof of all payments into federal coffers. The system aims to ensure that every government-issued...

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Wednesday - 22nd October, 2025
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LAGOS APC STAKEHOLDERS’ FORUM ENDORSES TINUBU FOR 2027...

L-R: Chairman, APC Lagos, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi; Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi; Secretary of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, Alhaji Mutiu Are; Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa; former Governor of...

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Tuesday - 21st October, 2025
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FLAG-OFF CEREMONY OF CONSTRUCTION OF 600 CAPACITY HOSTELS IN THE NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL...

L-R: Chairman, Council of Legal Education, Chief Emeka Ngige; Minister of state, FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud; FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike; Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi; Director General, Nigerian Law...

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Monday - 20th October, 2025
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FAAC: NUPRC Remitted N6.2tn Revenue in 9 Months Despite Oil Output Fluctuations

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) made a total payment of N6.215 trillion to the Federation Account between January and September 2025, consolidating its position as one of the federal government’s biggest revenue...

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Sunday - 19th October, 2025
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Democracy is Forever, Military Declares, Dismisses Rumour of Coup Plot

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday declared that the current democracy in Nigeria is forever, promising that the military would not tolerate any behaviour that undermines its integrity or threatens its constitutional role under democratic...

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Saturday - 18th October, 2025
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2027: Defections Shake PDP, LP, ADC as Opposition Fights to Remain Competitive

Nigeria’s opposition parties are facing one of their toughest moments as a new wave of defections continues to drain their ranks and morale. From the once-dominant Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Labour Party (LP) and the newly formed political...

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Friday - 17th October, 2025
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FG: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review, No Convict Released Yet

Smarting from the massive criticism that trailed the list of beneficiaries of President Bola Tinubu’s prerogative of mercy, the federal government yesterday clarified that the list was still under review, declaring that none of the announced recipients...

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Thursday - 16th October, 2025
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Cardoso Woos Investors as FX Turnover Hits $8.6bn, Anticipates Current Account Surplus to Exceed $20bn

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has reassured investors of Nigeria’s improving macroeconomic stability, just as he revealed that the country’s foreign exchange (FX) market turnover has so far risen to $8.6 billion...

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Wednesday - 15th October, 2025
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ZENITH BANK LEADERS RING CLOSING GONG AT NIGERIAN EXCHANGE...

L-R: GMD/CEO, Nigerian Exchange Group, Mr. Temi Popoola; Group Managing Director/CEO, Zenith Bank Plc, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON; Chairman and Founder, Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Jim Ovia, CFR; Group Chairman, Nigerian Exchange Group, Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru...

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Tuesday - 14th October, 2025
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Religious Leaders Reject US’ Claim of Genocide Against Nigerian Christians

In a rare development in Nigeria’s multifaceted, multireligious and multi-ethnic society, Christians and Muslims yesterday rejected the claim by some prominent United States officials that there is an ongoing genocide against Christians in...

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Monday - 13th October, 2025
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FG Threatens ‘No Work, No Pay’ as ASUU Begins Two-week Warning Strike Today

The federal government yesterday said that from 12am last night, it was invoking its ‘No Work, No Pay' policy, against the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which declared a two-week warning strike, starting from midnight of Sunday, to...

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Sunday - 12th October, 2025
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Bala Mohammed: Defections Won’t Sink PDP, We’ll Return to Aso Villa in 2027

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has declared that the gale of defections by the members of the party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) won’t sink the...

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Saturday - 11th October, 2025
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Another Blow for PDP as Enugu Gov, Peter Mbah Moves to Join APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may be heading for yet another storm as Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah appears to have finalised moves to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) next week. The Chairman of Enugu State APC caretaker...

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Friday - 10th October, 2025
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HYBRID COUNCIL OF STATE MEETING...

L-R: Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia; Osun State Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi; Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara; Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo...

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