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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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Nigeria brings home 1,230 citizens stranded in Niger

Nigeria's Federal Government brought home 1,230 stranded citizens from Niger in March 2026, completing the evacuation in two airlifts.

April 1, 2026

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OO Poly Aba launches EdTech and anti-drug drive

Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Aba plans to introduce Educational Technology courses and partner with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to curb student substance abuse, Rector Christopher Okoro Kalu announced this week.

April 1, 2026

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Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Signals Possible Exit from PDP

KEY POINTS Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed says he may leave the PDP, describing the...

April 1, 2026

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Senate Approves Tinubu’s $6bn External Loan Request Within Hours

KEY POINTS The Senate approved President Tinubu’s $6 billion external loan request within three...

April 1, 2026

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El-Rufai Returns to Kaduna Court After Mother’s Burial as Bail Hearing Resumes

KEY POINTS Nasir El-Rufai returned to the Kaduna State High Court after being temporarily...

April 1, 2026

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All 48 teams confirmed for 2026 World Cup

The 48-team field for the 2026 World Cup is set after the March international break confirmed all remaining spots through European and intercontinental playoffs.

April 1, 2026

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BUA Foods proposes record N504 billion dividend

BUA Foods proposed a record N504 billion dividend after profit nearly doubled in 2025, with founder Abdul Samad Rabiu set to pocket about $323 million.

March 31, 2026

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Nigerian newspapers review: US warns over Christian attacks

US Congressman Riley Moore leads today's Nigerian newspapers review, warning that Christian killings in Plateau and Kaduna could damage Nigeria's relationship with the United States.

March 31, 2026

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Nigeria’s next-gen satellites set for 2028 launch

NIGCOMSAT Managing Director Jane Egerton-Idehen says Nigeria's satellite program has entered its execution phase, with two new satellites set for launch in 2028 and 2029.

March 31, 2026

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Edun targets 7 percent annual Nigeria GDP growth

Finance Minister Olawale Edun says Nigeria is targeting 7 percent annual GDP growth and needs $14 billion yearly to bridge its infrastructure gap.

March 31, 2026

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Security expert Yahuza Getso says Nigeria’s ‘repentant Boko Haram’ policy is playing games with citizens

Security expert Dr. Yahuza Getso has rejected the Federal Government's "repentant Boko Haram" framing, calling it deceptive and dangerous to public trust.

March 31, 2026

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