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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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Cleric Says Nigeria’s Economic Struggles Mirror Global Crisis

Pastor Samuel Oladele says Nigeria’s economic challenges part of global crisis, urging resilience, reforms, and unity to overcome hardship.

Nigeria Meters 148,077 Electricity Customers in Two Months

NERC says 148,077 customers were metered in May and June, but millions remain unmetered as complaints over estimated billing persist

Fact-Finding Report Links 11,000 Deaths to Plateau Violence

Plateau violence fact-finding report reveals 11,000 deaths, 420 destroyed communities, and urges urgent reforms to end attacks and reprisals.

DAPPMAN Seeks Partnership With Dangote Refinery to Stabilize Market

DAPPMAN seeks collaboration with Dangote Refinery to stabilize Nigeria’s downstream market and ease fuel distribution bottlenecks nationwide.

Nigeria Moves to Curb Fake Certificates Nationwide

Nigeria orders FG clampdown on fake certificates with strict 2026 deadline, warning schools and employers to verify documents or face sanctions.

Rashidi Ladoja to Be Crowned 44th Olubadan of Ibadan

Rashidi Ladoja ascends the Olubadan throne, a historic moment for Ibadan that blends tradition, politics, and high expectations for unity.

DAPPMAN Urges Dangote Refinery to Lower Fuel Prices

DAPPMAN urges Dangote Refinery to make petroleum products more accessible and affordable as marketers push for bulk supply to meet Nigeria’s fuel needs

Ibom Air Flight Diverts to Abuja After Emergency

Ibom Air flight to Lagos returned to Abuja after a passenger suffered a medical emergency, prompting swift crew and medical response.

Naira Strengthens to 1,518 Per Dollar on Parallel Market

Naira rises in parallel market to ₦1,518 as central bank oversight and dollar flows ease speculative pressure.

Nursing Mom Abducted as Soldiers Jailed for Arms Trade

Nursing mom abducted in Nasarawa as soldiers get jail for selling arms to terrorists.

Nyanya Bombing Victims Still Await Justice After 11 Years

Nyanya bombing victims await justice 11 years later as repeated trial delays highlight failures in Nigeria’s terrorism case system.

Breaking: CBN Cuts Monetary Policy Rate to 27% Amid Inflation Concerns

CBN lowers benchmark interest rate to 27 percent, signaling a potential shift in monetary policy amid easing inflation concerns.

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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...