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Tinubu Reviews Envoy Postings After Name Mix-up, Confirms Three Diplomatic Appointments

KEY POINTS President Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassador-designates to France, the United States and the United Kingdom. The presidency clarified that no envoy has been posted to Turkey, citing a naming mix-up under review. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been...
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Atiku Accuses Senate of Stalling Electoral Act Amendments, Warns 2027 Elections Are at Risk

KEY POINTS Atiku Abubakar has accused the Senate of delaying amendments to the Electoral Act 2022, warning this could jeopardise the 2027 elections. He said loopholes in the current law enabled malpractice during the 2023 polls and weakened the ability of courts to address...

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Court Remands Malami Over Alleged Money Laundering

A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded former Attorney General Abubakar Malami, his son and an associate in prison over alleged money laundering involving about ₦9 billion.
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Three Killed, Three Abducted as Bandits Strike Kaduna Community Again

Bandits killed three people and abducted three others in a late night attack on Bundu Kahugu community in Kaduna State.
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Anthony Joshua Mourns Close Friends Killed in Lagos Ibadan Expressway Crash

Anthony Joshua lost two close friends and team members in a Lagos Ibadan Expressway crash that also left the boxer injured.
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Nigeria Tax Laws Face Fresh Resistance as Lawmakers, Students and Court Step In

Nigeria’s new tax laws face growing resistance as lawmakers, students and the courts question their authenticity and planned rollout.
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US Air Strikes Trigger Terrorist Movements as Nigerian Military Tightens Surveillance

Nigeria’s military is tracking fleeing terrorists after US air strikes, amid rising debate over security cooperation and foreign troop deployment.
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Brain Drain Fears Grow as Nigerian Scientists Exit

Nigeria scientific community warns that rising migration of Nigerian scientists could weaken research capacity and slow innovation if funding and policy reforms stall.
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Naira Gains N11 at Official FX Market

The naira strengthened at the official market, gaining N11 as improved liquidity and steady inflows supported confidence in Nigeria currency outlook.
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Oil Prices Rise as Supply Risks Keep Markets Alert

Crude oil prices moved higher as traders weighed tightening supplies, geopolitical risks, and steady demand signals across major energy consuming economies worldwide.
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Makinde, Fayose Clash Over N50bn Bodija Relief Fund as 2027 Politics Heat Up

A dispute over Bodija explosion relief funds deepens political tensions between Governor Seyi Makinde and ex Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose ahead of 2027.
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Benin City abduction: Obaseki’s Cousin Recounts Alleged Assault, Public Stripping

A cousin of former Edo governor Godwin Obaseki describes an alleged daylight abduction, assault and public humiliation in Benin City.
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Tinubu Approves Write Off of $1.42bn, N5.57tn NNPC Debt to Federation

President Tinubu approves the cancellation of over $1.4bn and N5.5tn in NNPC debts after reconciliation of long standing obligations.
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Tinubu leaves Lagos for Europe Ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Summit

KEY POINTS • Tinubu departed Lagos for Europe on Sunday as part of his year...
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Tinubu Reviews Envoy Postings After Name Mix-up, Confirms Three Diplomatic Appointments

KEY POINTS President Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassador-designates to France, the...
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Atiku Accuses Senate of Stalling Electoral Act Amendments, Warns 2027 Elections Are at Risk

KEY POINTS Atiku Abubakar has accused the Senate of delaying amendments to the Electoral...
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Rivers Chief Judge Declines Assembly Request to Probe Governor Fubara

KEY POINTS Rivers Chief Judge Simeon Amadi has declined to set up a probe...
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PAN Warns: Poor Health Budget Threatens Nigerian Kids’ Lives

Doctors warn low health budget harms Nigerian children, urging urgent care, better funding, and technology to improve child health outcomes.

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