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Sowore Demands Probe Into Dadiyata’s 2019 Abduction, Faults El-Rufai Over Silence

KEY POINTS Sowore demands an immediate police probe into officers allegedly linked to Dadiyata’s 2019 abduction. El-Rufai denies state involvement but says the activist’s criticism targeted the Kano government. Rights groups insist on a transparent investigation as Dadiyata’s fate remains unknown. Human rights activist and...
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Tinubu to Visit Kebbi for Project Launches, Cultural Festival Appearance

KEY POINTS Tinubu will visit Kebbi for a one-day official trip to inaugurate projects executed by Governor Nasir Idris. He will also attend the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as special guest. The festival is held at the UNESCO-recognised Matan Fada riverside,...

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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.
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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
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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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Governors Race To Contain Worsening Kidnappings As Schools Shut Across Northern States

Governors across the North and South West prepare new security plans as school closures, kidnapping cases and rising attacks force states to review protection measures.
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US Presses Nigeria for Action as Hundreds of Schoolchildren Remain Missing

The US will share intelligence and deepen security cooperation with Nigeria after the Kebbi and Niger school abductions, as hundreds of children remain missing today.
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SEC Urges Compliance After Nigeria’s Exit From FATF Grey List

Nigeria’s SEC urges stronger, proactive compliance after the country’s FATF Grey List exit, warning that global institutions will closely monitor whether reforms remain sustainable.
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DSS Orders Release, Compensation in IPOB Detention Case

The DSS release order frees a detainee held since 2022 and expands a new accountability drive reshaping detention practices under the agency’s leadership.
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NASS Holds Final Retreat Ahead of Nigeria Constitution Vote

Lawmakers conclude the final Nigeria constitution review retreat, setting the stage for historic voting in state assemblies on far-reaching amendments before year-end.
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Nigeria to Open First Section of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Nigeria plans to open a completed stretch of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway in December as construction advances across key segments of the massive project.
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Gencos Push Back Against Nigeria’s Debt Proposal

Gencos reject a federal proposal to forfeit 50 percent of their N5 trillion debt, raising fresh concerns over Nigeria’s fragile power market.
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Fifty Abducted Niger Students Reportedly Escape

CAN confirms that 50 abducted Niger students have escaped, offering rare relief amid ongoing school kidnappings and rising insecurity in the region.
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Paystack Co-Founder Says His Exit Was Unfair

Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi says he was dismissed unfairly, sparking debate and raising governance questions across Nigeria’s fast-growing tech ecosystem.
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Sowore Demands Probe Into Dadiyata’s 2019 Abduction, Faults El-Rufai Over Silence

KEY POINTS Sowore demands an immediate police probe into officers allegedly linked to Dadiyata’s...
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Tinubu to Visit Kebbi for Project Launches, Cultural Festival Appearance

KEY POINTS Tinubu will visit Kebbi for a one-day official trip to inaugurate projects...
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Adeyanju Rejects El-Rufai Arrest Plot Claim

Deji Adeyanju dismisses El-Rufai arrest claim, saying airport incident was exaggerated and calling for lawful investigation instead of political drama.
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ADC, Atiku Clash Over INEC’s 2027 Election Date

ADC backs INEC 2027 election date of February 20, while Atiku urges reconsideration, citing Ramadan and participation concerns.

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