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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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Tetracore Appoints Dayo Williams as MD to Boost Nigeria’s Gas and Clean Energy

Tetracore Energy Group has named Dayo Williams as Managing Director of its subsidiaries, strengthening the company's emphasis on domestic gas utilisation, the expansion of renewable energy, and regional energy transition, in alignment with Nigeria's industrialisation and energy security objectives
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FG Vows Crackdown on Forced Fruit Ripening, Adulterated Oil

FG vows to punish traders using toxic chemicals for forced fruit ripening and adulterated oil as agencies intensify food safety crackdown.
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FG Says Customer Service Is a Right, Not a Privilege

Federal Government says customer service is a right, not privilege, urging Immigration officers to uphold SERVICOM reforms.
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World Bank Dismisses Nigeria’s Single-Digit Inflation Target

The World Bank says Nigeria’s single-digit inflation target is unrealistic given structural deficits and volatile food and currency markets.
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Nigeria Makes Bold Push to Host Formula One Grand Prix

Nigeria intensifies efforts to host the Formula One Grand Prix, with Lagos emerging as the preferred venue in an ambitious global sports bid.
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Yakubu Steps Down as INEC Chair, Says It’s Time for Fresh Leadership

Yakubu steps down as INEC chairman after 10 years, saying his decision allows a smooth transition and continued electoral reform ahead of 2027 elections.
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Nigeria’s Deadly Highways: Motorists Endure Fear, Frustration and Loss

Across Nigeria, crumbling federal highways have turned travel into a deadly gamble as motorists battle potholes, bandits, and government inaction.
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Emefiele’s $4.5bn Fraud Trial Delayed Over Phone Evidence Dispute

Emefiele’s $4.5bn fraud trial stalled again after EFCC and defence clashed over phone forensic test procedures in Lagos court.
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Oyedele: 98% of Nigerians to Get Tax Cut or Exemption by 2026

About 98 percent of Nigerians will enjoy reduced or no tax under the new fiscal reform expected to take effect in January 2026.
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David Mark: ADC’s 2027 Vision Is Bigger Than Power

ADC says its 2027 mission is not about winning power but building a political legacy rooted in ethics, inclusion, and long-term governance reforms.
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Nigeria’s Inflation Crisis Pushes Workers and Employers to the Edge

Nigeria’s inflation crisis is eroding wages and threatening jobs, NECA warns, urging government action to stabilize businesses and protect workers.
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Fury in Lagos as Traders Protest Owode-Onirin Killings

Traders protest Owode-Onirin killings in Lagos, demanding justice, police accountability, and laws to stop land grabbing and brutality.
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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...