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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...

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 at 65: Citizens’ Attitudes Blamed for Stagnation

Nigeria at 65 sparks debate as experts argue citizens’ attitudes hinder national development, stressing mindset shifts as crucial for lasting progress.

Temi Ajibade Explains Why She Dropped Otedola Name

Temi Ajibade reveals why she dropped Otedola surname, stressing independence, identity, and the drive to build her own lasting legacy.

Fubara Sacks Commissioners After Supreme Court Ruling

Fubara sacks all Rivers State commissioners after a Supreme Court ruling, pledging renewed vigour and preparing to rebuild his cabinet

One Doctor Now Treats 9,083 Nigerians, Resident Doctors Warn

Nigeria faces a deep health crisis as one doctor now attends to 9,083 people. Resident doctors demand reforms to protect both doctors and patients.

Union Leaders Warn Nigeria’s Policies Deepen Worker Hardship

Labour unions at PERESSA’s delegates conference reject anti-poor policies, fuel tax plans, and wage erosion, warning against attacks on workers’ rights.

Nigeria to Tax Remote Workers, Influencers in 2026

Nigeria will tax income from remote workers, influencers, and imports starting January 2026 under sweeping new reforms, according to the presidential tax committee

Sterling Bank Scraps Account Maintenance Fees Across Nigeria

Sterling Bank abolishes account maintenance fees, strengthening its push for transparency and financial freedom in Nigeria’s banking industry.

Nigeria at 65: Minister Says Tinubu’s Reforms Building Strong Foundations

Tinubu’s reforms laying solid foundations, says Betta Edu, urging patience as Nigeria at 65 endures hardship but prepares for long-term growth.

Atiku Says Protocol Issues Prevented Him From Attending Olubadan Coronation

Atiku says protocol kept him from Olubadan coronation, stressing respect for tradition as Tinubu and Yoruba monarchs gathered in Ibadan.

Bad Leadership Keeps Nigeria Trapped in Cycle of Underdevelopment

Nigeria remains stuck in poverty and underdevelopment as bad leadership continues to cripple institutions, block progress, and waste vast resources.

Dangote, Unions Clash Over Workers’ Rights and Union Dues

Dangote Refinery and major unions clash over workers’ rights, union dues, and welfare as both sides trade accusations of greed and intimidation.

Arise TV Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Killed in Abuja Robbery

Arise TV anchor killed in Abuja robbery, sparking outrage as Nigerians question security failures in the capital

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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...

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...

Reps Session Turns Rowdy Over Minority Leader Endorsement Dispute

KEY POINTS • House of Representatives proceedings became heated after Philip Agbese alleged his signature...

Police Arrest Man Behind Fake AI Voice of Tinubu

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