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Borno Makes Repentant Terrorists Swear on Quran Before Rejoining Society

KEY POINTS Borno says repentant terrorists must swear on the Quran before rejoining society. The state says nearly 9,000 former insurgents have completed rehabilitation so far. Officials identified inadequate funding as a major challenge affecting the reintegration programme. The Borno State Government has revealed that...

May 13, 2026

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Plateau Governor Cracks Down on Night Grazing, Mining After Fresh Killings

KEY POINTS Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang has banned night grazing and night mining after deadly attacks in Barkin Ladi and Bassa. Mining activities must now end by 5 p.m., while underage children are barred from herding livestock. The governor ordered security agencies to intensify...

May 13, 2026

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New ‘Mamudawa’ Terror Group Attacks Kebbi Communities, Kills Four, Forces Residents to Flee

KEY POINTS A new terrorist group, Mamudawa, attacked communities in Kebbi’s Shanga LGA, killing...

April 8, 2026

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Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike

KEY POINTS Resident doctors suspended their nationwide strike and will resume work at 8...

April 8, 2026

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Oxford, British Museum eye Nigeria railway heritage partnership

Experts from the British Museum and the University of Oxford visited the NRC Legacy Museum in Lagos Sunday to explore collaboration on preserving Nigeria's railway heritage.

April 7, 2026

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Tijani champions cybersecurity council to fight rising threats

Communications Minister Bosun Tijani is championing a plan to establish a national cybersecurity coordination council designed to unify Nigeria's response to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

April 7, 2026

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New tax law hands NRS mineral royalty powers

Nigeria's Revenue Service took over the collection of mineral royalties from mining operators on January 1, 2026, following new tax laws President Bola Tinubu signed in June 2025.

April 7, 2026

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Kaduna community says 31 church worshippers abducted on Easter are still in captivity

Community leaders in Kaduna say kidnappers have confirmed the 31 church worshippers seized on Easter Sunday remain in their custody, not rescued.

April 7, 2026

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Aisha Yesufu vows to fight Peter Obi if he seeks a second presidential term

Activist Aisha Yesufu says she will fight Peter Obi if he wins the presidency and tries to serve beyond a single term.

April 7, 2026

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Rights group says 1,402 Nigerian Christians were killed or abducted in 96 days

A Nigerian rights group says terrorists killed or abducted 1,402 Christians in just 96 days, from New Year's Day through Easter Monday.

April 7, 2026

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Wike’s ‘Shoot’ Comment Triggers Backlash as Okinbaloye Rejects Intimidation

KEY POINTS FCT Minister Nyesom Wike sparked outrage after saying he would “shoot” Channels...

April 7, 2026

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PDP 2023 Kebbi Governorship Candidate Aminu Bande Resigns Party Membership

KEY POINTS Former PDP governorship candidate in Kebbi, Aminu Bande (Rtd), has resigned from...

April 7, 2026

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Tinubu to Commission Opebi–Mende Link Bridge as Lagos Moves to Ease Traffic Gridlock

KEY POINTS President Tinubu will inaugurate the Opebi–Mende Link Bridge in Lagos this week. ...

April 7, 2026

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MAN warns US-Iran conflict could shut Nigerian factories

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria warned Monday that the US-Iran conflict is pushing energy and freight costs to levels that could force factory shutdowns across Nigeria.

April 6, 2026