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Borno Makes Repentant Terrorists Swear on Quran Before Rejoining Society

KEY POINTS Borno says repentant terrorists must swear on the Quran before rejoining society. The state says nearly 9,000 former insurgents have completed rehabilitation so far. Officials identified inadequate funding as a major challenge affecting the reintegration programme. The Borno State Government has revealed that...

May 13, 2026

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Plateau Governor Cracks Down on Night Grazing, Mining After Fresh Killings

KEY POINTS Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang has banned night grazing and night mining after deadly attacks in Barkin Ladi and Bassa. Mining activities must now end by 5 p.m., while underage children are barred from herding livestock. The governor ordered security agencies to intensify...

May 13, 2026

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Six Soldiers Killed as Bandits Attack Lawmaker’s Convoy in Niger

Gunmen ambushed lawmaker Jafaru Mohammed Ali’s convoy in Niger, killing six soldiers, while the lawmaker escaped without injury.

November 5, 2025

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Lekki Zone MD: Nigeria Remains Investor-Friendly

Lekki Free Zone MD Val Attah insists Nigeria remains viable investment destination, backed by reforms and strong investor confidence.

November 5, 2025

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EU Insists on Respect for Nigeria’s Sovereignty

The EU reiterates that Nigeria’s sovereignty must be respected even as strategic partnership expands.

November 5, 2025

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Passengers Protest Airlines’ Dollar-Only Ticket Sales in Nigeria

Passengers protest airlines’ dollar-only ticket policy in Nigeria, citing economic discrimination as the government faces pressure to intervene amid forex shortages.

November 5, 2025

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House Adjourns One-Week Sitting in Support of Contractors

Lawmakers suspend plenary for a week to spotlight unpaid contractors and force government payment action.

November 4, 2025

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APC Wins Clean Sweep of Niger State LG Chairmanships

The APC sweep in Niger LG polls saw the ruling party claim all 25 chairmanship seats and 271 of 274 councillor positions.

November 4, 2025

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AU Experts Meet in Abuja to Strengthen Peace, Security

African Union experts meet in Abuja to discuss stronger regional frameworks, improve early warning systems, and reinforce Africa’s collective peace and security strategy.

November 4, 2025

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13 Ships Headed to Lagos With Petroleum Products

Seventeen ships are expected at Lagos ports this week, with 13 carrying petroleum products, as NPA reports increased shipping traffic

November 4, 2025

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U.S. Congress Targets 12 Nigerian Governors Over Religious Persecution Claims

U.S. Congress debates sanctions on Nigerian officials accused of religious persecution as Tinubu defends Nigeria’s constitutional rights.

November 4, 2025

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Peter Obi Faults Government Over Rising Insecurity, Urges U.S. Cooperation

Peter Obi blames poor leadership for Nigeria’s insecurity and calls for U.S. cooperation to ease diplomatic tension.

November 4, 2025

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Adeleke Calls for U.S. Support to Tackle Nigeria’s Terrorism Crisis

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke calls for U.S. and global support to help Nigeria confront rising terrorism and insecurity.

November 4, 2025

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Lagos Urges Supreme Court to Restore Dr. Olaleye’s Conviction

Lagos appeals to Supreme Court to reinstate Olaleye’s conviction for defiling his wife’s 16-year-old niece after his acquittal by the Court of Appeal.

November 4, 2025