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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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Half of Nigerians distrust INEC ahead of 2027 polls, GoNigeria warns electoral reform is unavoidable

Civil society group GoNigeria says surveys show less than 50 percent of Nigerians trust INEC to deliver credible 2027 elections.

March 18, 2026

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Maiduguri blast survivors recount horror, Tinubu orders service chiefs to relocate to Borno

Survivors of the Maiduguri bombings described scenes of chaos and smoke as Tinubu ordered service chiefs to relocate to Borno State.

March 18, 2026

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Maiduguri bombings kill 23, injure 108 as opposition demands Tinubu cut UK visit short

Suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers struck three locations in Maiduguri Monday evening, killing 23 people and wounding 108 others.

March 18, 2026

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UN deputy secretary-general Amina Mohammed urges African women to lead with courage, pledges support for Niger Delta

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed urged Niger Delta women to stop agonizing and start organizing at CSW70 in New York.

March 18, 2026

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ACCI pushes for Nigeria-India private sector dialogue

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for a structured Nigeria-India Private Sector Dialogue to deepen business collaboration between both countries.

March 18, 2026

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Manufacturers back 5 percent GDP industrial financing pledge

The Pan African Manufacturers Association has backed Nigeria's new industrial policy, calling its commitment to allocate up to five percent of GDP to industrial financing a pivotal economic shift.

March 18, 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