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Tinubu Declares “No Mercy,” Officially Designates Bandits as Terrorists

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has declared a major policy shift, officially designating bandits and all armed non-state actors as terrorists, and promising a merciless, coordinated military and judicial response. This executive move is reinforced by parliamentary resolve, as the Senate has legally classified...

Opposition Blasts Tinubu’s 2026 Budget as a Blueprint for Continued Hardship

KEY POINTS Nigeria's main opposition party, the PDP, has rejected President Tinubu's 2026 budget proposal, labelling it a "budget of consolidated renewed sufferings" that fails to address the severe economic hardship and poverty faced by citizens. The criticism challenges the administration's economic narrative, contrasting...

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Ngige Granted Bail After Week in Custody

KEY POINTS A Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted former labour minister Chris...

Nigeria Secures Release of Soldiers Held in Burkina Faso

Nigeria secured the release of detained air force personnel after President Tinubu sent a senior delegation to Burkina Faso for high-level diplomatic talks

Court Blocks Police Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement

A Delta State High Court has barred police from enforcing the tinted glass permit policy nationwide, pending the hearing of a substantive legal challenge

FG Bans Wood Exports, Revokes All Licences Nationwide

Nigeria’s government has banned wood exports, revoked licences, and ordered nationwide enforcement to curb illegal logging and deforestation.

Anambra Police Arrest 300 Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue 35 Victims

Anambra police confirm 300 arrests, 35 rescues, major arms recoveries, and dismantling of kidnapping syndicates across the state in 2025.

12 Killed, Five Injured, Three Abducted in Plateau Mining Site Attack

Gunmen attack a Plateau mining site, killing 12 miners, injuring five, and abducting three as police launch a manhunt.

EU, Nigeria Move to Deepen Defence and Security Cooperation

The European Union and Nigeria are stepping up defence engagement, widening cooperation beyond military support to address security, governance and long-term stability.

Airtel Africa Strikes Starlink Deal to Expand Satellite Coverage

Airtel Africa’s Starlink deal aims to extend mobile coverage into rural areas, using satellite technology to bypass towers and narrow Africa’s persistent digital divide.

Microsoft Deepens Digital, AI Skills Push in Nigeria

Microsoft is scaling up AI and digital skills training in Nigeria, targeting students, developers and public servants as demand for technology talent accelerates.

TikToker Peller Arrested by Lagos Police Over Reckless Driving

Lagos police arrested TikTok influencer Peller after a reckless driving video sparked outrage, renewing calls for stricter enforcement against dangerous online stunts.

Naira Slides as FX Shortages Grip Official Market

The naira slipped to N1,456 per dollar as FX shortages persisted, keeping pressure on Nigeria’s currency market despite rising external reserves.

Police Deploy Special Forces Nationwide Ahead of NLC Protest

Police deploy tactical units nationwide as NLC protests insecurity and warns of strike if demonstrations face violence.

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Tinubu Declares “No Mercy,” Officially Designates Bandits as Terrorists

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has declared a major policy shift, officially designating bandits...

Opposition Blasts Tinubu’s 2026 Budget as a Blueprint for Continued Hardship

KEY POINTS Nigeria's main opposition party, the PDP, has rejected President Tinubu's 2026 budget...

Shettima Dismisses 2027 Election Challengers, Claims Tinubu’s Victory is “A Responsibility”

KEY POINTS Vice President Kashim Shettima asserted that challenging President Tinubu in 2027 would...

Ogbo-Ogwu Market Hands Over N265m Worth of Fake, Expired Drugs to NAFDAC

Ogbo-Ogwu Market in Onitsha transfers N265m worth of fake and expired drugs to NAFDAC for disposal.