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Gbenga Daniel says Ijebu Remo State Bid Near Agreement as Talks Intensify in Ogun

KEY POINTS • Daniel says lawmakers are nearing agreement on the proposed Ijebu Remo state• Unity between Ijebu and Remo communities seen as key to National Assembly approval• Talks ongoing on the proposed state name and capital Gbenga Daniel, a former governor of Ogun State and...

Video of Olubadan Declining Alaafin Handshake Sparks Fresh Debate Over Yoruba Traditional Hierarchy

KEY POINTS • Viral footage from an Ibadan event shows the Olubadan ignoring a handshake offered by the Alaafin• Ibadan traditional leaders describe the gesture as disrespectful and warn against repeat incidents• Governor Seyi Makinde has not commented directly on the controversy A short conversation between...

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Six Soldiers Killed as Bandits Attack Lawmaker’s Convoy in Niger

Gunmen ambushed lawmaker Jafaru Mohammed Ali’s convoy in Niger, killing six soldiers, while the lawmaker escaped without injury.

Lekki Zone MD: Nigeria Remains Investor-Friendly

Lekki Free Zone MD Val Attah insists Nigeria remains viable investment destination, backed by reforms and strong investor confidence.

EU Insists on Respect for Nigeria’s Sovereignty

The EU reiterates that Nigeria’s sovereignty must be respected even as strategic partnership expands.

Passengers Protest Airlines’ Dollar-Only Ticket Sales in Nigeria

Passengers protest airlines’ dollar-only ticket policy in Nigeria, citing economic discrimination as the government faces pressure to intervene amid forex shortages.

House Adjourns One-Week Sitting in Support of Contractors

Lawmakers suspend plenary for a week to spotlight unpaid contractors and force government payment action.

APC Wins Clean Sweep of Niger State LG Chairmanships

The APC sweep in Niger LG polls saw the ruling party claim all 25 chairmanship seats and 271 of 274 councillor positions.

AU Experts Meet in Abuja to Strengthen Peace, Security

African Union experts meet in Abuja to discuss stronger regional frameworks, improve early warning systems, and reinforce Africa’s collective peace and security strategy.

13 Ships Headed to Lagos With Petroleum Products

Seventeen ships are expected at Lagos ports this week, with 13 carrying petroleum products, as NPA reports increased shipping traffic

U.S. Congress Targets 12 Nigerian Governors Over Religious Persecution Claims

U.S. Congress debates sanctions on Nigerian officials accused of religious persecution as Tinubu defends Nigeria’s constitutional rights.

Peter Obi Faults Government Over Rising Insecurity, Urges U.S. Cooperation

Peter Obi blames poor leadership for Nigeria’s insecurity and calls for U.S. cooperation to ease diplomatic tension.

Adeleke Calls for U.S. Support to Tackle Nigeria’s Terrorism Crisis

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke calls for U.S. and global support to help Nigeria confront rising terrorism and insecurity.

Lagos Urges Supreme Court to Restore Dr. Olaleye’s Conviction

Lagos appeals to Supreme Court to reinstate Olaleye’s conviction for defiling his wife’s 16-year-old niece after his acquittal by the Court of Appeal.

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Gbenga Daniel says Ijebu Remo State Bid Near Agreement as Talks Intensify in Ogun

KEY POINTS • Daniel says lawmakers are nearing agreement on the proposed Ijebu Remo state•...

Video of Olubadan Declining Alaafin Handshake Sparks Fresh Debate Over Yoruba Traditional Hierarchy

KEY POINTS • Viral footage from an Ibadan event shows the Olubadan ignoring a handshake...

New Awujale to Emerge Within a Month as Ijebu Ruling House Screens 86 Nominees

KEY POINTS Fusengbuwa Ruling House says screening of 86 nominees for Awujale has been...

Nigeria DisCos Collected N210 Billion in October, NERC Says

Nigeria’s DisCos collected N210 billion in October 2025, according to NERC, as billing gaps and subsidies continued to weigh on electricity sector finances.