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Army Confirms ISWAP Attack on Magumeri Base, Says Two Soldiers Were Killed

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Army confirmed that ISWAP fighters attacked the Magumeri military base in Borno State. The military said two soldiers were killed, while several terrorists were allegedly neutralised during the clash. Security sources claimed the insurgents overwhelmed parts of the base and...

May 8, 2026

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Outrage in Delta Community as Residents Accuse Police of Freeing Murder Suspect

KEY POINTS Residents of Ewulu community accused police of releasing a murder suspect linked to a deadly land dispute. The suspect, Emeka Anukwu, allegedly shot and killed a community member during a meeting over alleged fraudulent land sales. Community members expressed outrage after the...

May 8, 2026

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Borno blast: Two brothers recount narrow escape from deadly Maiduguri attack

Two brothers recount how a traffic delay saved them from Maiduguri bombings that left 23 dead and over 100 injured.

March 17, 2026

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Multiple Explosions Rock Maiduguri, Scores Feared Dead as Key Locations Hit

KEY POINTS Three coordinated explosions hit major locations in Maiduguri, leaving many feared dead...

March 17, 2026

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Tinubu Swears in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu swore in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for...

March 17, 2026

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Abuja–Kaduna Train Derails After Collision, Several Passengers Injured

KEY POINTS An Abuja–Kaduna train derailed near Asham after a collision, leaving several passengers...

March 17, 2026

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Sees Slight Dip to 15.06% in February, Says NBS

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s inflation rate dipped slightly to 15.06% in February 2026 from...

March 17, 2026

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Civil servants demand N154,000 minimum wage, 120% pay rise over hardship

Civil servants demand N154,000 minimum wage and 120% salary increase, citing rising inflation, high living costs and declining purchasing power nationwide.

March 17, 2026

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Sokoto attack: Residents dispute mass exodus claims after Bargaja bandit raid

Residents of Bargaja deny fleeing en masse after bandit attack, saying security deployment helped restore calm and prevent wider displacement.

March 17, 2026

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AfDB approves $5.52m grant to boost tax systems in Nigeria, West Africa

AfDB approves $5.52m grant to help Nigeria and West Africa modernise tax systems, boost revenue collection, and strengthen governance frameworks.

March 17, 2026

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FG moves to evacuate Nigerians as Middle East crisis deepens

Nigeria's federal government says it is finalising funds and logistics for evacuating citizens from the Middle East as Emirates Airlines suspends Dubai flights again over escalating conflict.

March 17, 2026

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Shettima, Obasanjo, Jonathan head to Soludo’s inauguration

Vice President Kashim Shettima and former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan are expected in Anambra for Governor Charles Soludo's second-term inauguration in Awka.

March 17, 2026

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