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Senate Passes New Electoral Act After Heated Debate Over Electronic Result Transmission

KEY POINTS The Senate passed the 2026 Electoral Act amendment after a heated session and a division vote on electronic result transmission rules. Lawmakers retained a clause allowing manual transmission of results if electronic systems fail, despite opposition protests. The bill was reconsidered due...

February 18, 2026

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Six Killed, Two Injured After Tanker Brake Failure Causes Tragedy in Ogun

KEY POINTS A tanker brake failure caused a multi-vehicle crash in Ota, killing six people and injuring two. Victims were taken to local hospitals while authorities began investigations. Officials ordered roadside traders removed and urged stricter vehicle safety checks. A fatal road accident on Tuesday...

February 18, 2026

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Ashimolowo Backs Training Corps Members for Security Duty

Ashimolowo urges the Federal Government to adopt NYSC security awareness, saying trained corps members can help strengthen grassroots threat detection nationwide.

November 27, 2025

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RVPL Marks Decade of Trust in Real Estate

RVPL marks ten years of global operations, spotlighting how RVPL trust has driven investor confidence and sustained its zero-compromise real-estate strategy.

November 27, 2025

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Anambra Intensifies Crackdown On Environmental Violations

Anambra expands its environmental enforcement campaign, targeting street trading, drainage blockages and illegal wastewater discharge to improve community safety and curb flooding risks

November 27, 2025

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Kano Free Trade Zone Posts N18 Billion Revenue

Kano Free Trade Zone reports over N18 billion in revenue as stronger cooperation among agencies boosts investor confidence and non-oil industrial activity

November 27, 2025

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Dickson: Tell President Tinubu the Truth About Rising Insecurity

Senator Seriake Dickson warns Nigeria faces rising insecurity, urging honest updates to President Tinubu. He calls for oversight, condemns praise amid violence, and supports investigations.

November 27, 2025

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Vigilantes Block Bandits at Kiri High School as Two People Die in Clash

Vigilantes stopped a bandit raid on Kiri High School. Two people died in the clash as Kebbi and Niger abductions fueled national security concerns.

November 27, 2025

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Tinubu Orders Herders to Surrender Guns and End Open Grazing

Tinubu pushes herders to surrender guns and adopt ranching as Edo boosts security after new threats and recent abductions.

November 27, 2025

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AU, ECOWAS Condemn Guinea-Bissau Military Takeover

AU and ECOWAS observers condemned the Guinea-Bissau military takeover, calling for the release of detained election officials and a return to constitutional rule.

November 27, 2025

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Sam Darwish adds $6.7 million as IHS Towers shares surge

Sam Darwish’s IHS Towers growth accelerates as the company’s shares rise, adding $6.7 million to his fortune amid renewed investor confidence.

November 26, 2025

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Falode Calls For Single Seven-Year Term

Falode renews calls for Nigeria to adopt a single seven-year term, arguing it would cut political waste and strengthen long-term governance

November 26, 2025

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Atiku Faults Government Over Kebbi Schoolgirls Rescue

Atiku challenges the government’s account of the Kebbi schoolgirls rescue, arguing the incident highlights Nigeria’s worsening security failures rather than a victory

November 26, 2025

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Nigeria Lawmakers Demand Urgent Action as Violence Surges Nationwide

Lawmakers warned of rising insecurity in Nigeria, citing kidnappings, banditry, and weak institutions, and called for legislative reforms and stronger security measures.

November 26, 2025