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INEC Announces Date for Presidential Election in 2027

KEY POINTS INEC scheduled presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027. Governorship and State Assembly polls will take place on March 6, 2027. The timetable was announced even as Electoral Act amendments remain under consideration by lawmakers. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,...

Makinde Crowns 14 Oyo Chiefs as Obas in Major Traditional Leadership Elevation

KEY POINTS Governor Makinde elevated 14 Oyo chiefs and Baales to crown-wearing Obas to strengthen traditional institutions. The government says traditional rulers remain crucial partners in grassroots development, unity, and security. Officials described the mass coronation as historic, symbolising cultural continuity and renewed...

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Atiku Faults Government Over Kebbi Schoolgirls Rescue

Atiku challenges the government’s account of the Kebbi schoolgirls rescue, arguing the incident highlights Nigeria’s worsening security failures rather than a victory

Nigeria Lawmakers Demand Urgent Action as Violence Surges Nationwide

Lawmakers warned of rising insecurity in Nigeria, citing kidnappings, banditry, and weak institutions, and called for legislative reforms and stronger security measures.

Rights Group Says Nigeria’s Failure To Act Fuels Repeated School Kidnappings

Armed men raided a Kebbi community and took 25 schoolgirls. Families are waiting for updates as security agencies continue search operations across nearby forests.

Kidnappings Spread Across Kwara, Kebbi and Kano as Raids Intensify

Armed groups raided Kwara, Kebbi and Kano, took twenty people and sparked wider security deployments while families and communities pushed for stronger protection.

South-East Residents Explain Monday Business Shutdowns

South-East residents say ongoing fears and uncertainty still force many businesses to remain closed on Mondays despite efforts to restore normal activity.

Nigeria Students Link Kidnappings to Security Failures

NANS says an internal security collapse is fueling rising school abductions, warning that campuses are becoming prime targets for armed kidnappers.

New Nigerian Tax Law Sets Tougher Penalties

Nigeria’s revised tax law imposes new tax penalties aimed at tightening compliance, reducing evasion and boosting government revenue across key sectors.

Pinnick Blames New Format for Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss

Super Eagles failed to qualify for the World Cup, with Pinnick blaming new qualification format for altering Nigeria’s path and complicating the campaign.

CBN Holds Benchmark Interest Rate at 27 Percent

The Central Bank of Nigeria has held its benchmark rate at 27 percent, keeping pressure on inflation while signaling caution on economic risks.

Nigeria’s Bishops Warn of Rising Security Threats

Catholic bishops raise alarm over Nigeria’s growing insecurity, urging swift government action as communities face escalating violence and instability nationwide.

UNIMAID Graduates Over 20,000 Students

UNIMAID celebrates a major graduation milestone as more than 20,000 students complete academic programs supported by significant federal and state interventions

UN: Terror and Banditry Push Millions in Northern Nigeria Toward Famine

The UN reports a surge in hunger across northern Nigeria as renewed attacks, mass abductions and funding cuts push thousands toward catastrophic, famine level conditions.

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INEC Announces Date for Presidential Election in 2027

KEY POINTS INEC scheduled presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027. Governorship...

Makinde Crowns 14 Oyo Chiefs as Obas in Major Traditional Leadership Elevation

KEY POINTS Governor Makinde elevated 14 Oyo chiefs and Baales to crown-wearing Obas...

Conoil Profit Slumps 77 Percent as Finance Costs Surge

Conoil profit slump sees 77 percent drop in earnings as higher borrowing costs and weaker fuel sales squeeze margins in Nigeria’s retail fuel market.

Otedola Applauds Dangote Refinery at Full Capacity

Femi Otedola hails Dangote Refinery full capacity milestone, saying 650,000 bpd output could transform Nigeria’s fuel supply and forex stability.