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Labour Party Elects Nenadi Usman as National Chair Ahead of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Nenadi Usman has been elected as National Chairman of the Labour Party at its convention in Umuahia. Court rulings and INEC recognition resolved leadership disputes, clearing the way for her emergence. She is expected to reposition the party and strengthen its chances...

April 29, 2026

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Reps Approve Tinubu’s $516 Million Loan for Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway

KEY POINTS The House of Representatives approved President Tinubu’s $516.3 million loan request from Deutsche Bank. Funds will support key sections of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project. The 1,000km road will connect seven states, boosting trade and national connectivity. Nigeria’s House of Representatives has approved...

April 29, 2026

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Al-Qaeda Jihadists Kill 15 Soldiers in Attack on Army Base in Northern Benin

Al-Qaeda's Sahel branch killed 15 Beninese soldiers in a raid on an army base near the Niger border.

March 6, 2026

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Nigeria Paid Boko Haram Millions to Free Kidnapped Catholic School Pupils, Intel Sources Say

Intelligence sources say Nigeria paid Boko Haram millions in ransom to free children kidnapped from a Catholic school in Niger State.

March 6, 2026

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Bandits Move Freely Through Forest Routes in Nasarawa, Kogi and Benue, Residents Say

Residents say bandits move openly through forest corridors linking Nasarawa, Benue and Kogi, displacing more than 14,000 people.

March 6, 2026

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John Dale and Lawrence Oyor Launch KwikPort to Expand African Access to Global Trade

Entrepreneurs John Dale and Lawrence Oyor launch KwikPort to help African exporters access verified international demand and simplify logistics in Nigeria’s non oil trade

March 5, 2026

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Tinubu Swears in Tunji Disu as New Inspector-General of Police

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Olatunji Disu as Nigeria’s new Inspector-General...

March 5, 2026

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Tinubu Suspends Airport Cashless Payments After Gridlock Leaves Travellers Stranded

KEY POINTS Tinubu suspended the airport cashless payment system after gridlock at Lagos and...

March 5, 2026

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Yelwata Massacre Trial Stalled Again as Court Adjourns Proceedings To March 9

KEY POINTS The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of nine...

March 5, 2026

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No Country Has Achieved Full Legal Equality for Women, UN Report Warns

No country has achieved full legal equality for women, a new UN report warns, as gender-based violence surges worldwide.

March 5, 2026

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Governor Otti Rebuilds Abia’s Deadly Omenuko Bridge After Decades of Fatal Crashes and Broken Promises

Governor Otti has commissioned the rebuilt Omenuko Bridge in Abia, ending decades of deadly crashes and broken government promises.

March 5, 2026

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New IGP Disu Flags Middle East Risk After Swearing-In

Tunji Disu took the oath as Nigeria's 23rd Inspector-General of Police on Wednesday and immediately flagged Middle East tensions as a domestic security concern.

March 5, 2026

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Nigeria Metering Rate Hits 57 Percent But Millions Still Waiting

Nigeria's electricity firms installed 677,942 meters in 2025, pushing the national metering rate to 57.27 percent, but roughly 5.2 million customers still have no meter.

March 5, 2026

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NIPCO Gas Builds 20 CNG Stations in Nigeria Expansion

NIPCO Gas Limited is building 20 new compressed natural gas stations across Nigeria and laying an 80-kilometre pipeline from Sagamu to Ibadan, due by mid-2026.

March 5, 2026