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Court Finds Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman Guilty in N33.8bn Fraud Case

KEY POINTS Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted on 12 counts of fraud and money laundering involving ₦33.8 billion. The court found that funds meant for major hydroelectric power projects were diverted through Bureau de Change operators. Mamman was absent during judgment, leading...
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Tinubu Reassigns Fani-Kayode to South Africa After Germany Posting Controversy

KEY POINTS Femi Fani-Kayode has been reassigned from Germany to South Africa as Nigeria’s High Commissioner. He denied claims that Germany rejected his appointment, saying he personally requested the redeployment. Fani-Kayode threatened legal action against media outlets that reported the alleged rejection story. Former Aviation...

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Kwara Gives Garri Machines to Rural Women Farmers

Kwara State has handed over industrial garri processing machines to rural women in Owode Oja, fulfilling a promise Governor AbdulRazaq made in August 2025.
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Nigeria’s Debt Service Payments Drop 38 Percent in January

Nigeria's debt service payments fell 38.5 percent year-on-year to $405.3 million in January 2026, according to CBN data.
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UNILAG Rejects ASUU Strike, Says Exams Will Hold

UNILAG management rejected ASUU's strike action Wednesday and vowed semester exams would proceed despite lecturers walking out over unpaid salary components.
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Nigeria Suspends $300 Helicopter Fee for Oil Firms

Nigeria suspended its $300 helicopter landing fee on oil and gas operators for two months after industry stakeholders raised disruption concerns.
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Court Adjourns Trial of Former AGF Abubakar Malami to April 15

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned the trial of former AGF...
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Rivers Senator Ipalibo Banigo Defects to APC, Blames PDP’s Internal Crisis

KEY POINTS Rivers West Senator Ipalibo Banigo has defected from the PDP to the...
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Controversy as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is Omitted from Nigeria’s Delegation to UN Women Conference

KEY POINTS Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was omitted from Nigeria’s Senate delegation to the 2026...
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NSDC, BOI Launch N10bn Nigeria Sugar Fund

NSDC and Bank of Industry launched a N10 billion Sugar Project Acceleration Fund to back viable greenfield sugar projects nationwide.
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Tinubu Orders 100,000 CNG Kits to Fight Fuel Crisis

President Tinubu ordered 100,000 CNG conversion kits deployed nationwide as the Middle East war pushes petrol prices higher across Nigeria.
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Ghana Arrests 93 Nigerians in Cybercrime, Human Trafficking Crackdown, Rescues 73 Victims

Ghana arrests 93 Nigerians in Accra cybercrime crackdown, rescues 73 trafficking victims and seizes laptops, phones, fake dollars.
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Drug-Influenced Driving Fuels Rise in Lagos Road Crashes, Authorities Launch Safety Measures

Substance abuse among commercial drivers fuels rising road crashes in Lagos, prompting safety interventions and renewed enforcement by authorities.
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Money and Political Might Will Decide 2027 Presidential Election, Afenifere Research Director Says

Afenifere research director says money and political power may determine the outcome of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.
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Court Finds Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman Guilty in N33.8bn Fraud Case

KEY POINTS Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted on 12 counts of fraud...
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Tinubu Reassigns Fani-Kayode to South Africa After Germany Posting Controversy

KEY POINTS Femi Fani-Kayode has been reassigned from Germany to South Africa as Nigeria’s...
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Sokoto Meningitis Outbreak Claims 33 Children, Over 250 Suspected Cases Recorded

  KEY POINTS Sokoto State confirmed 33 child deaths and 256 suspected meningitis cases across...
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Jonathan Says He Will Consult Widely Before Deciding on 2027 Presidential Race

KEY POINTS Goodluck Jonathan said he will consult widely before deciding on a 2027...