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PDP Crisis Deepens as Turaki Emerges Interim Chairman

KEY POINTS Kabiru Turaki has been appointed interim chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party to lead a new 13-member committee. The move follows a Supreme Court of Nigeria ruling that voided the party’s 2025 national convention over legal violations. Internal disputes and legal battles...

May 5, 2026

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Ayeni Remanded in Kuje Over Alleged N8bn Money Laundering Case

KEY POINTS Tunde Ayeni has been remanded in Kuje prison after pleading not guilty to N8bn money laundering charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The court adjourned his bail hearing to May 13 after his lawyers requested temporary release pending trial. ...

May 5, 2026

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Nigeria’s Economy Shows Strong Recovery After Years of Slow Growth

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew strongly between 2024 and 2025, marking its best performance...

May 4, 2026

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Kwara South Group Criticises Aid to Fulani Farmers Amid Rising Insecurity

KEY POINTS Kwara South Development Forum criticised the distribution of farm inputs to Fulani...

May 4, 2026

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Plateau Leaders Accuse Soldiers of Attacking Civilians and Destroying Homes in Mangu

KEY POINTS Plateau residents and Christian leaders accused soldiers of attacking civilians and destroying...

May 4, 2026

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Nigeria Calls in South African Envoy Over Attacks on Nigerians

KEY POINTS Nigeria summoned South Africa’s envoy over reported attacks on Nigerians during anti-foreigner...

May 4, 2026

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Plateau Youth Group Raises Alarm After Attack on Traditional Ruler’s Convoy

KEY POINTS A youth group condemned the reported attack on a Plateau monarch’s convoy...

May 4, 2026

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Tinubu Sets Off on France, Kenya, Rwanda Trip to Boost Investment and Partnerships

KEY POINTS President Tinubu will visit France, Kenya, and Rwanda from May 2, 2026. ...

May 2, 2026

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UNN Accused of Detaining Journalist Over Report on Bad Hostel Conditions

KEY POINTS A journalist was detained at UNN while reporting on poor hostel conditions. ...

May 2, 2026

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Army Admits Gaps in Story as Family Rejects ‘Crossfire’ Claim in NYSC Member’s Death

KEY POINTS A NYSC member was killed in Abuja, with the army first blaming...

May 2, 2026

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FG presses pre-2004 civil servants on pension verification

PenCom and the head of the civil service are pressing pre-2004 federal civil servants to complete a one-time online verification for their accrued pension rights.

April 30, 2026

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Waltersmith doubles refining capacity to 10,000 bpd

Abdulrazaq Isa's Waltersmith Petroman Oil has doubled its refining capacity to 10,000 barrels per day after completing a Phase 2 expansion in Imo State.

April 30, 2026

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Magaji urges FG to form farmer-herder prevention panel

AFAN President Mohammed Magaji has urged the Federal Government to set up a national committee to prevent farmer-herder clashes before they erupt across rural Nigeria.

April 30, 2026

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Egbin Power Plant shuts after diver dies in pump accident

Egbin Power Plc has shut down its 1,320-megawatt plant after a contracted diver died during underwater pump repairs in the plant's lagoon water system.

April 30, 2026