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Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers in Zamfara Mosque Attack

Bandits kidnapped 40 worshippers during prayers in Zamfara, exposing collapse of peace deals in the troubled North-West region.
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How Petrol Station Attendants Cheat Nigerians with Pump Manipulation

Pump attendants cheat petrol buyers across Nigeria, shortchanging motorists as regulators lack staff to monitor stations.
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High Cost of Elections: Nigeria Spends Nearly N1tn on Seven Polls in 24 years

Nigeria has spent N981.5bn on elections since 1999, ranking among the world’s costliest. Yet credibility issues and rising disputes cast doubt on the value of the spending.
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ADC Court Battle Over Mark, Aregbesola’s Leadership Resumes Monday

The struggle for control of the African Democratic Congress continues in court as rival factions battle Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola’s interim leadership.
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126 Environmental Defenders Killed in Africa Since 2012, Report Shows

Global Witness reports 126 killings of environmental defenders in Africa since 2012, with DRC named the most dangerous country.
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Nine Rescued, Five Revived in Lagos High-Rise Fire

Nine rescued and five revived after a Lagos high-rise fire, sparking new safety concerns in Nigeria’s bustling commercial capital.
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Dangote Says Refinery Ends Nigeria’s 50-Year Fuel Queues

Dangote refinery marks one year of petrol production, easing Nigeria’s 50-year fuel queues, cutting pump prices, creating jobs, and boosting industrialisation efforts.
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Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers in Zamfara Mosque

The Zamfara mosque attack saw 40 worshippers abducted during dawn prayers, highlighting fragile peace efforts and worsening insecurity in northwest Nigeria

NEWS

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126 Environmental Defenders Killed in Africa Since 2012, Report Shows

Global Witness reports 126 killings of environmental defenders in Africa since 2012, with DRC named the most dangerous country.
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Nigerian Sentenced in $6 Million U.S. Fraud Case

Nigerian Ehis Akhimie sentenced to more than eight years in U.S. prison over $6 million inheritance fraud targeting elderly victims
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Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers in Zamfara Mosque Attack

Bandits kidnapped 40 worshippers during prayers in Zamfara, exposing collapse of peace deals in the troubled North-West region.
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Dangote Says Refinery Ends Nigeria’s 50-Year Fuel Queues

Dangote refinery marks one year of petrol production, easing Nigeria’s 50-year fuel queues, cutting pump prices, creating jobs, and boosting industrialisation efforts.
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Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers in Zamfara Mosque

The Zamfara mosque attack saw 40 worshippers abducted during dawn prayers, highlighting fragile peace efforts and worsening insecurity in northwest Nigeria

POLITICS

Politics

Governor Uzodimma to Launch Book on APC’s Decade in Power

Governor Hope Uzodimma to present his book A Decade of Impactful Progressive Governance in Nigeria, assessing the APC decade in power since 2015.
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North Central Leaders Press Case for 2027 Presidency

A coalition insists the North Central must produce president in 2027, warning continued exclusion threatens unity and fairness in Nigeria.
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PDP Governors to Meet in Zamfara Ahead of Convention

PDP governors meeting in Zamfara will shape strategy ahead of the 2025 convention, with Dauda Lawal hosting counterparts in Gusau.
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Adeleke Pledges to Defend PDP From Political Adversaries

Governor Adeleke assures PDP members of unity and resilience, vowing to defend the party against political adversaries ahead of 2027.
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Nenadi Usman Unveils Reform Agenda for Labour Party

Nenadi Usman unveils Labour Party reforms to rebuild internal structures, strengthen grassroots ties, and reposition the party ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
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Katsina Governor Radda to Begin Three-Week Medical Leave

Katsina Governor Dikko Radda to begin a three-week medical leave Monday, with Deputy Governor Faruk Jobe acting in his stead.
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Babachir Lawal Uncertain About Supporting Obi in 2027

Babachir Lawal says he is undecided about supporting Peter Obi in 2027, citing political realities and the need for broader coalitions.
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Obi Tells Police: Release Sowore Or Charge Him to Court

Peter Obi demands that police either release Sowore or formally charge him immediately to uphold legal rights.
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Presidency Dismisses Cadre Harmonisé Hunger Projections

Presidency pushes back against reports of collapse, says Cadre Harmonisé hunger figures are projections and reforms are already underway.
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Political Thugs Tighten Grip on Nigerian Politics

Political thugs in Nigeria are increasingly taking control of elected offices, undermining democracy and weakening electoral integrity.
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CHIMAMANDA: OBI WANTS PRESIDENCY TO TRANSFORM NIGERIA

Chimamanda Adichie endorses Peter Obi’s presidential bid, citing his genuine concern for Nigeria's future and his potential to drive meaningful change.
Politics

South-South Leaders Call on Tinubu to Restore Fubara

Leaders and civil society groups are asking Tinubu to lift the emergency rule and end the suspension of the Rivers State governor, saying it goes against the constitution and democracy.
Politics

2027 Election: Can Nigeria’s Opposition Coalition Dethrone Tinubu’s APC?

As 2027 elections approach, Nigeria’s opposition coalition faces the uphill task of unseating APC’s Bola Tinubu amid internal crises, defections, and a fast-closing window to forge a united front.
Politics

Prof. Yilwatda Named New APC National Chairman in Presidential Villa Consensus

KEY POINTS Professor Nentawe Yilwatda appointed as APC’s new National Chairman during NEC meeting...

BUSINESS

Business

United Nigeria Airlines Strikes Boeing Deal With Southwest

United Nigeria Airlines Boeing fleet deal with Southwest boosts expansion, adding six aircraft and technical support for regional and global operations.
Business

NAFDAC Seals Illegal Factories, Arrests Chemical Producer in Abuja

NAFDAC arrests chemical producer and seals illegal water and rice factories in Abuja amid safety crackdown.
Business

Custodian Investment’s Stock Surge Lifts Wole Oshin’s Stake

Custodian Investment stock surge lifts Wole Oshin’s stake to $43 million, reflecting strong investor confidence in Nigeria’s insurance sector.
Business

TY Danjuma’s South Atlantic Petroleum Signs $10 Million Oil Deal

TY Danjuma’s South Atlantic Petroleum signs $10 million deepwater oil deal with NUPRC and TotalEnergies, boosting Nigeria’s upstream sector.
Business

Air Peace And Embraer Will Build A Maintenance Hub In Lagos

Air Peace and Embraer are working together to create a repair hub in Lagos. This will lower the cost of servicing planes from other countries and allow direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil starting in 2025.

SOCIETY

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Nigerian Army Kills Militants, Frees Dozens in Raids

The Nigerian Army kills terrorists and rescues 39 hostages in raids that intensify counterterrorism efforts across northern states.
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Zamfara Nurses Strike as Union Presses Governor

Zamfara nurses strike after 24-hour ultimatum to Governor Lawal, demanding unpaid entitlements and better welfare conditions.
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Canoe Paddlers Find New Livelihood in Flooded Maiduguri

Maiduguri’s seasonal floods spark canoe paddling as a new urban trade, turning hardship into economic survival for residents and young entrepreneurs.
Business

NAFDAC Seals Illegal Factories, Arrests Chemical Producer in Abuja

NAFDAC arrests chemical producer and seals illegal water and rice factories in Abuja amid safety crackdown.
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Police Arrest Suspected Cultists With Skull, Gun in Ogun

Police in Ogun State arrest suspected student cultists with a human skull and gun, heightening fears of rising cult violence.

CULTURE

Culture

NIGERIAN ANGLICAN CHURCH REJECTS OPENLY GAY ARCHBISHOP

The Nigerian Anglican Church rejects the election of an openly gay Archbishop, deepening the divide within the global Anglican Communion.
Culture

5 Cultural Practices Still Relevant in 21st Century Nigeria

Explore five Nigerian cultural practices that still influence society and reflect the nation’s enduring identity in modern times
Culture

Nigeria’s Pop Culture Renaissance Drives Global Shift in Music and Style

KEY POINTS Afrobeat’s modern evolution, led by Nigerian artists, has become a global cultural...
Culture

Tinubu Vows to Fix Anambra’s Roads, Rail and Erosion Crisis

Tinubu visits Anambra, pledges federal help on roads, erosion, and gas development while receiving traditional support
Culture

New Alaafin Vows to Rebuild 200-Year-Old Palace

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Owoade, plans to restore the 200-year-old palace while empowering youths and preserving the cultural legacy of Yorubaland

SPORTS

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Colombian Player Suspended After Striking Female Referee

A Colombian footballer slapped a female referee after receiving a red card, sparking outrage and calls for stronger protections.
Sports

Tinubu Rewards D’Tigress With Cash, Flats, National Honours

Tinubu rewards D’Tigress with $100,000 each and national honours following their fifth consecutive AfroBasket title.
Sports

Tobi Amusan Wins Fifth National Hurdles Title

Tobi Amusan secures fifth national title in Lagos ahead of World Championships.
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Nigeria’s D’Tigress Claim Fifth AfroBasket Crown in Style

D’Tigress clinch fifth straight AfroBasket title and extend their unbeaten run to 29 games across a decade of dominance
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Seven Indigenous Nigerian Games That Shaped Values, Identity, and Community

KEY POINTS Indigenous Nigerian games like Ayo, Suwe, and Ten-Ten served as tools for teaching strategy, empathy, cultural identity, and social skills. These games...

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126 Environmental Defenders Killed in Africa Since 2012, Report Shows

Global Witness reports 126 killings of environmental defenders in Africa since 2012, with DRC named the most dangerous country.
News

Nine Rescued, Five Revived in Lagos High-Rise Fire

Nine rescued and five revived after a Lagos high-rise fire, sparking new safety concerns in Nigeria’s bustling commercial capital.
News

Nigerian Sentenced in $6 Million U.S. Fraud Case

Nigerian Ehis Akhimie sentenced to more than eight years in U.S. prison over $6 million inheritance fraud targeting elderly victims
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Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers in Zamfara Mosque Attack

Bandits kidnapped 40 worshippers during prayers in Zamfara, exposing collapse of peace deals in the troubled North-West region.
News

Dangote Says Refinery Ends Nigeria’s 50-Year Fuel Queues

Dangote refinery marks one year of petrol production, easing Nigeria’s 50-year fuel queues, cutting pump prices, creating jobs, and boosting industrialisation efforts.
News

Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers in Zamfara Mosque

The Zamfara mosque attack saw 40 worshippers abducted during dawn prayers, highlighting fragile peace efforts and worsening insecurity in northwest Nigeria
Politics

Governor Uzodimma to Launch Book on APC’s Decade in Power

Governor Hope Uzodimma to present his book A Decade of Impactful Progressive Governance in Nigeria, assessing the APC decade in power since 2015.
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Plateau to Recruit 1,000 Youths for Security Program

Plateau State will recruit 1,000 youths into Operation Rainbow to combat insecurity while tackling unemployment in vulnerable communities.
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How Petrol Station Attendants Cheat Nigerians with Pump Manipulation

Pump attendants cheat petrol buyers across Nigeria, shortchanging motorists as regulators lack staff to monitor stations.
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Four Rescued After Lagos Building Collapse

Four people were rescued alive after a three-storey building under construction collapsed in Yaba, Lagos, sparking overnight emergency operations
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Nigerian Army Kills Militants, Frees Dozens in Raids

The Nigerian Army kills terrorists and rescues 39 hostages in raids that intensify counterterrorism efforts across northern states.
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Hilda Baci Explains Cutback in Jollof Rice World Record Attempt

Hilda Baci scaled down her Guinness World Record jollof attempt due to technical limits but still cooked enough rice to feed 20,000 people.
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