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Court Finds Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman Guilty in N33.8bn Fraud Case

KEY POINTS Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted on 12 counts of fraud and money laundering involving ₦33.8 billion. The court found that funds meant for major hydroelectric power projects were diverted through Bureau de Change operators. Mamman was absent during judgment, leading...

May 8, 2026

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Tinubu Reassigns Fani-Kayode to South Africa After Germany Posting Controversy

KEY POINTS Femi Fani-Kayode has been reassigned from Germany to South Africa as Nigeria’s High Commissioner. He denied claims that Germany rejected his appointment, saying he personally requested the redeployment. Fani-Kayode threatened legal action against media outlets that reported the alleged rejection story. Former Aviation...

May 8, 2026

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SSANU, NASU to Suspend Nationwide Strike May 11

KEY POINTS SSANU and NASU will suspend their nationwide strike from May 11, 2026. ...

May 7, 2026

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Bauchi Hisbah Arrests Seven Over Alleged Wife-Swapping Group

KEY POINTS Bauchi Hisbah arrested seven suspected members of a group accused of wife-swapping...

May 7, 2026

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Gunmen Attack Funeral in Plateau, Kill Mourners During Mass Burial

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked mourners during a mass burial in Plateau State, forcing residents...

May 7, 2026

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Akpabio Raises Alarm Over Alleged Killing Of Nigerian Surgeon In South Africa

KEY POINTS Senate President Godswill Akpabio condemned the alleged killing of a Nigerian surgeon...

May 7, 2026

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FG bars non-PhD varsities from honorary doctorates

Education Minister Tunji Alausa unveiled new rules barring non-PhD universities from awarding honorary doctorates and requiring NUC clearance for every recipient ahead of conferment.

May 7, 2026

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Umahi awards N545bn Carter Bridge rebuild to CCECC

Works Minister David Umahi handed the N545 billion Carter Bridge reconstruction contract to CCECC and ordered an emergency closure of one Eko Bridge carriageway.

May 7, 2026

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Oyedele opens talks to clear FG contractor debt backlog

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele opened talks with indigenous contractors in Abuja, pledging a transparent and structured plan to settle the Federal Government's outstanding debts.

May 6, 2026

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Nestoil denies First Bank dividend blame, eyes legal action

Nestoil rejected reports linking it to First Bank's dividend halt, blamed a CBN forbearance directive, and threatened defamation suits against banks and media.

May 6, 2026

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Ovia Steps Down as Zenith Bank Chairman After 12 Years

KEY POINTS Jim Ovia retired as chairman of Zenith Bank after completing the mandatory...

May 6, 2026

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African nations threaten retaliation over S’Africa attacks

African nations including Tanzania, Botswana and Nigeria are threatening retaliatory action against South Africa over a fresh wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.

May 6, 2026

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