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Senate Confirms Tegbe, Enikanolaiye as Ministers

KEY POINTS The Senate confirmed Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Tegbe replaces former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu, who resigned to pursue elective office. Enikanolaiye previously served as President Tinubu’s aide on foreign affairs...

May 7, 2026

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Aisha Yesufu Dumps ADC, Joins NDC, Declares FCT Senate Ambition

KEY POINTS Aisha Yesufu has resigned from the ADC and joined the NDC alongside Peter Obi. She announced plans to contest for the FCT senatorial seat in the 2027 elections. Yesufu said her defection reflects her continued commitment to Obi’s political vision for Nigeria. Popular...

May 7, 2026

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Army, NSCDC Renew Katsina Security Pact After Command Visit

The Nigerian Army's 17th Brigade and the NSCDC Katsina Command have recommitted to joint security operations as the brigade's new commander made his first formal visit to the corps' state headquarters.

March 7, 2026

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75 Nigerians Lose Over N100 Million to Port Harcourt Doctor Who Promised Them Canada

Victims sold property, rented out their homes and borrowed heavily, paying up to N12 million each for Canadian visas that never existed.

March 7, 2026

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Tinubu Approves Posting of 65 Ambassadors

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 ambassadors to Nigerian...

March 7, 2026

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Kidnappers Kill Ebonyi Monarch, Father of Former Deputy Governor, a Day After Abduction

KEY POINTS Ezeogo Francis Igwe, father of former Ebonyi Deputy Governor Kelechi Igwe, was...

March 7, 2026

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Boko Haram Kills Soldiers, Abducts 300+ in Borno as Fresh Attacks Hit Benue and Kwara

Insurgents overran a military base, killed soldiers and the town's chief imam, then dragged hundreds of residents into the Mandara Mountains.

March 7, 2026

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Kano Assembly Begins Impeachment Process Against Deputy Governor

KEY POINTS The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Deputy...

March 6, 2026

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Court Clears Suspended DCP Abba Kyari of Asset Declaration Charges Filed by NDLEA

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy...

March 6, 2026

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Newly Elected Lagos APC Publicity Official Karamo Yesiro Dies Hours Before Inauguration

KEY POINTS Newly elected Lagos APC assistant publicity secretary Karamo Yesiro died less than...

March 6, 2026

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Seriake Dickson Dumps PDP for Newly Registered NDC, Cites Internal Crisis

KEY POINTS Senator Seriake Dickson has defected from the PDP to the newly registered...

March 6, 2026

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DIG Frank Mba Retires After 34 Years in Nigeria Police

Deputy Inspector-General Frank Mba has voluntarily retired from the Nigeria Police Force after 34 years, as seven AIGs line up for promotion interviews to fill senior vacancies.

March 6, 2026

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Senate Summons Kyari Over N210trn Unaccounted in NNPCL

Nigeria's Senate has summoned former NNPCL chief Mele Kyari to explain N210 trillion flagged in audit reports covering 2017 to 2023, threatening arrest warrants if he fails to appear.

March 6, 2026

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Nigeria Textile Sector GDP Contribution Falls 3.6 Percent in 2 Years

Nigeria's textile and garment sector shed N164 billion in output value between 2023 and 2025, with fewer than 20 mills still running across the country.

March 6, 2026