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EFCC Arrests 20 Suspects Over Vote-Buying in FCT Council Elections

KEY POINTS EFCC arrested 20 suspects and recovered over ₦17 million linked to alleged vote buying during FCT council polls. A suspect was caught with ₦13.5 million in a vehicle parked near a polling unit in Kwali. APC won five of six chairmanship seats,...
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APC’s Christopher Maikalangu Re-elected AMAC Chairman With Landslide Vote

KEY POINTS APC incumbent Christopher Maikalangu won the AMAC chairmanship election with 40,295 votes. ADC placed second with 12,109 votes, while PDP came third with 3,398 votes. Out of 837,338 registered voters, only 65,676 were accredited, showing low participation. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)...

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NBA, Atiku Call For Suspension Of New Tax Laws Over Alleged Gazette Alterations

The NBA and Atiku Abubakar are demanding suspension of Nigeria’s new tax laws over alleged post-passage alterations.
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Nigeria Records 153 Measles Deaths In 11 Months, Over 19,000 Cases Confirmed

Nigeria has recorded 153 measles deaths in 11 months, with over 19,000 confirmed cases, mostly among unvaccinated children.
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CBN’s Global Investor Push Boosts Nigeria’s Economic Confidence

Nigeria’s CBN promotes reforms, policy stability, and market transparency to global investors, driving Eurobond demand and renewed confidence in the economy.
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Nigeria Lawmakers Approve Revised 2024 and 2025 Budgets

Nigeria’s House of Representatives approved revised 2024 and 2025 budgets, raising spending levels as the government adjusts to revenue limits and execution challenges.
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Makinde Says He Is Qualified to Lead Nigeria

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde says his record in governance and business qualifies him for Nigeria’s presidency as 2027 political talks intensify.
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Nigeria Clears China of Role in Illegal Mining Claims

Nigeria’s government says illegal mining in Nigeria is driven by local actors, not China, as authorities outline reforms to tighten oversight and protect mining communities.
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Nigeria Leads Africa as Instant Payments Near $2 Trillion Milestone

Nigeria’s instant payments platform has set the pace in Africa, as digital transactions across the continent surge toward the $2 trillion mark.
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Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Swears in Speaker Obasa’s Son as Agege Chairman

KEY POINTS • Sanwo Olu urged the new Agege chairman to govern inclusively and avoid...
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Niger Governor Bago Receives Last Group of Rescued St Mary’s students

KEY POINTS • Niger governor receives remaining rescued students and staff in Minna• Federal Government...
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US Surveillance Flights Over Nigeria Signal Deeper Security Cooperation

US intelligence aircraft have flown repeatedly over Nigeria since November, reflecting deeper security ties amid violence and diplomatic tension.
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Trump Recalls US Ambassador To Nigeria Amid Major Diplomatic Shake-Up

Trump recalls the US ambassador to Nigeria and several other diplomats, signaling a major diplomatic reshuffle across multiple regions.
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ADC: Tinubu’s 2026 Budget Risks Nigeria’s Financial Future

ADC criticizes Tinubu’s 2026 budget, warning that heavy borrowing and optimistic revenue forecasts could deepen Nigeria’s debt crisis.
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EFCC Arrests 20 Suspects Over Vote-Buying in FCT Council Elections

KEY POINTS EFCC arrested 20 suspects and recovered over ₦17 million linked to alleged...
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APC’s Christopher Maikalangu Re-elected AMAC Chairman With Landslide Vote

KEY POINTS APC incumbent Christopher Maikalangu won the AMAC chairmanship election with 40,295 votes. ...
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Opposition Boycott Kano By-Elections

KEY POINTS Opposition parties ADC, PDP, and NNPP boycotted Kano by-elections, alleging bias, security...
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NAFDAC Busts Hidden Lagos Warehouse Stocked With N3bn Worth of Fake and Banned Products

KEY POINTS NAFDAC uncovered a hidden Lagos warehouse containing fake and banned goods worth...

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