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IPOB Claims Nigerian Government Admits Court Lacked Jurisdiction in Nnamdi Kanu Case

KEY POINTS IPOB says its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, agrees with an alleged admission by the Nigerian government that his trial court lacked jurisdiction. The group argues that the Federal High Court’s conviction and sentencing of Kanu to life imprisonment is therefore invalid. IPOB has...

June 8, 2026

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Nigeria Records No Confirmed Ebola Cases

KEY POINTS The NCDC says there are currently no confirmed cases of Ebola in Nigeria despite regional outbreaks in Uganda and the DRC. The agency had earlier warned that Nigeria faces a high risk due to cross-border movement and international travel. It urged the...

June 8, 2026

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Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike

KEY POINTS Resident doctors suspended their nationwide strike and will resume work at 8...

April 8, 2026

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Oxford, British Museum eye Nigeria railway heritage partnership

Experts from the British Museum and the University of Oxford visited the NRC Legacy Museum in Lagos Sunday to explore collaboration on preserving Nigeria's railway heritage.

April 7, 2026

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Tijani champions cybersecurity council to fight rising threats

Communications Minister Bosun Tijani is championing a plan to establish a national cybersecurity coordination council designed to unify Nigeria's response to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

April 7, 2026

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New tax law hands NRS mineral royalty powers

Nigeria's Revenue Service took over the collection of mineral royalties from mining operators on January 1, 2026, following new tax laws President Bola Tinubu signed in June 2025.

April 7, 2026

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Kaduna community says 31 church worshippers abducted on Easter are still in captivity

Community leaders in Kaduna say kidnappers have confirmed the 31 church worshippers seized on Easter Sunday remain in their custody, not rescued.

April 7, 2026

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Aisha Yesufu vows to fight Peter Obi if he seeks a second presidential term

Activist Aisha Yesufu says she will fight Peter Obi if he wins the presidency and tries to serve beyond a single term.

April 7, 2026

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Rights group says 1,402 Nigerian Christians were killed or abducted in 96 days

A Nigerian rights group says terrorists killed or abducted 1,402 Christians in just 96 days, from New Year's Day through Easter Monday.

April 7, 2026

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Wike’s ‘Shoot’ Comment Triggers Backlash as Okinbaloye Rejects Intimidation

KEY POINTS FCT Minister Nyesom Wike sparked outrage after saying he would “shoot” Channels...

April 7, 2026

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PDP 2023 Kebbi Governorship Candidate Aminu Bande Resigns Party Membership

KEY POINTS Former PDP governorship candidate in Kebbi, Aminu Bande (Rtd), has resigned from...

April 7, 2026

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Tinubu to Commission Opebi–Mende Link Bridge as Lagos Moves to Ease Traffic Gridlock

KEY POINTS President Tinubu will inaugurate the Opebi–Mende Link Bridge in Lagos this week. ...

April 7, 2026

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MAN warns US-Iran conflict could shut Nigerian factories

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria warned Monday that the US-Iran conflict is pushing energy and freight costs to levels that could force factory shutdowns across Nigeria.

April 6, 2026

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