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Salihu Dangoje Elected New Kebbi Assembly Speaker

KEY POINTS • Salihu Maikasuwa-Dangoje has been elected Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly. • His emergence followed the death of former Speaker Mohammed Usman-Zuru in Egypt. • Lawmakers unanimously backed his nomination during plenary in Birnin Kebbi. The Kebbi State House of Assembly has elected...
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Court Orders Sowore to Open Defence in Defamation Trial Over Tinubu Remarks

KEY POINTS • A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed Omoyele Sowore to begin his defence in a criminal defamation case. • The case involves allegations that Sowore called President Bola Tinubu a “criminal” in social media posts. • The trial will proceed on a day-to-day...

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Nigeria, COMAC in Talks to Boost Local Airline Fleet

Nigeria and COMAC move closer to an aircraft partnership that could transform local aviation through affordable fleet expansion and training initiatives.
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Government Orders 30-Day Deadline for Unused TETFund Grants

Nigeria’s government has issued a 30-day ultimatum to universities and polytechnics to account for unused TETFund allocations or risk severe sanctions.
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Tinubu Explains Choice of Amupitan as INEC Chairman

Tinubu defends appointing Prof. Sani Amupitan as INEC chairman, citing his integrity, legal expertise, and focus on electoral reform.
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Nigeria Opens $400m Otakikpo Terminal to Boost Oil Exports

Nigeria commissions a $400 million Otakikpo terminal to expand crude exports, ease evacuation, and boost indigenous participation in the oil sector.
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Immigration Officer Pays N2.5m Ransom Before Wife’s Rescue

Immigration officer pays N2.5m ransom before wife’s rescue in Badagry after joint Police and Immigration operation stormed kidnappers’ den.
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Nigeria Alarmed as 4,000 Young Women Contract HIV Weekly

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation warns that over 4,000 young women contract HIV weekly, urging urgent action to expand healthcare and education access.
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World Bank: 139 Million Nigerians Still Trapped in Poverty

The World Bank urged Nigeria to channel reform gains into real welfare improvements, as 139 million citizens still live in poverty.
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NANS Warns Against Neglect of Nigeria’s Refining Sector

NANS cautions the government against neglecting Nigeria’s refining sector, warning that prolonged inaction could lead to nationwide student protests.
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NYCN Faults CAC, Youth Ministry Over Certificate Withdrawal

NYCN warns CAC and Youth Ministry against interfering with its certificate of incorporation, insisting its leadership remains legally recognised.
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Court Orders Arrest of Former INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu

A Federal High Court in Osogbo orders the arrest of ex-INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu for contempt over the Action Alliance leadership case.
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Tinubu Poised to Present INEC Chairman Nominee to Council

Tinubu is set to name Professor Joash Amupitan as INEC chairman, signaling a push for transparency and renewed trust in Nigeria’s elections.
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Tetracore Expands Board, Welcomes Onyema, Abubakar, and Oni

Tetracore Energy Group expands its board with three new directors to drive growth, innovation, and sustainable energy transformation across Africa
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Salihu Dangoje Elected New Kebbi Assembly Speaker

KEY POINTS • Salihu Maikasuwa-Dangoje has been elected Speaker of the Kebbi State House of...
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Court Orders Sowore to Open Defence in Defamation Trial Over Tinubu Remarks

KEY POINTS • A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed Omoyele Sowore to begin...
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Reps Session Turns Rowdy Over Minority Leader Endorsement Dispute

KEY POINTS • House of Representatives proceedings became heated after Philip Agbese alleged his signature...
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Police Arrest Man Behind Fake AI Voice of Tinubu

KEY POINTS Police have arrested Ifechukwu Dennis, accused of creating and circulating an AI-generated...