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Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Four Other Parties

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered INEC to deregister the ADC, APP, Action Alliance, Accord Party and Zenith Labour Party. The plaintiffs argued that the parties failed to meet constitutional electoral performance requirements in the 2023 elections and subsequent by-elections. ...

June 16, 2026

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Federal Government Resumes Mass Trial of Terrorism Suspects in Abuja

KEY POINTS The Federal Government has resumed a new phase of mass trials for suspected terrorists in Abuja involving multiple judges and courtrooms. Defendants are facing charges of terrorism, financing terrorism, and aiding insurgent activities, with legal aid provided to indigent suspects. Authorities say...

June 16, 2026

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Soldier Allegedly Shoots Senior Colleague Dead After Argument in Kano

KEY POINTS • A Nigerian soldier allegedly shot and killed a senior colleague during an...

May 15, 2026

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Gunmen Kill Two Customs Officers in Kebbi Community Attack

KEY POINTS • Two customs officers were killed during an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists...

May 15, 2026

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Many Injured as Gunmen Attack Communities Near FUTO in Imo State

KEY POINTS • Several residents were injured after gunmen attacked communities in Owerri West Local...

May 15, 2026

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Abdullahi accuses Tinubu of running ‘Ponzi economy’ on fresh loan

ADC's Bolaji Abdullahi accused the Tinubu administration of running a 'Ponzi economy' after the federal government sought another $1.25 billion World Bank loan.

May 15, 2026

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FMDA forecasts 16.42 percent April inflation in Nigeria

FMDA projects Nigeria's headline inflation to rise to 16.42 percent in April from 15.38 percent in March as food and fuel prices climb.

May 15, 2026

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NEITI flags rising illicit financial flows in Nigeria’s mining sector

NEITI said weak regulation, illegal mining and opaque ownership are driving illicit financial flows in Nigeria's solid minerals sector.

May 15, 2026

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Abuja Residents Protest Alleged Takeover Of Jabi Lake Park

KEY POINTS Abuja residents and activists protested the alleged takeover of Jabi Lake Park...

May 14, 2026

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Activist Wong Box Petitions IGP, PSC Over Alleged Police Misconduct in Delta

KEY POINTS Activist Victor Ojei, popularly known as Wong Box, petitioned the IGP and...

May 14, 2026

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Boko Haram Faction Beheads Captives After Failed Escape Attempt In Borno

KEY POINTS Boko Haram fighters reportedly beheaded more than seven captives after a failed...

May 14, 2026

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Dangote rejects NNPC’s bid to lift refinery stake, plans public listing

Aliko Dangote rejected NNPC's bid to lift its 7.25 percent refinery stake, saying his $20 billion Lekki plant plans a public listing for ordinary Nigerians.

May 14, 2026

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