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Bauchi Lawmaker Mohammed Wanzam Zaki Dies

KEY POINTS • Bauchi lawmaker Mohammed Wanzam Zaki died after a brief illness. • The late legislator chaired the House Committee on Budget and Appropriation and represented Sakwa Constituency. • Governor Bala Mohammed and Speaker Abubakar Sulaiman described his death as a great loss to the state. Mohammed...
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APC’s Faduyile Wins Ondo South Senatorial By-Election

KEY POINTS • Dayo Faduyile of the APC has won the Ondo South Senatorial by-election. • He secured 68,474 votes, defeating other candidates by a large margin. • INEC says the election will help improve preparations for the 2027 general elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has...

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ACF declares Nigeria’s security crisis a ‘state of war’ as Boko Haram kills six soldiers in Borno

The Arewa Consultative Forum declared Nigeria's security crisis a full-scale state of war, even as Boko Haram killed six soldiers in a fresh Borno attack.
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Boko Haram kills four soldiers, one woman in Borno attack as funerals held for fallen general

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed four soldiers and a civilian woman in Mussa community, Askira-Uba, on the same day Nigeria buried a general and troops.
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NESG calls for tax PIA electricity law reforms

The Nigeria Economic Summit Group has called on the National Assembly to amend the Nigeria Tax Act, the Petroleum Industry Act and the Electricity Act 2023, describing the changes as essential to improving the country's business environment.
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Nigeria’s public debt rises 10 percent to N159trn

Nigeria's total public debt rose 10 percent year-on-year to N159.27 trillion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, up from N144.67 trillion in the same period of 2024, the Debt Management Office reported.
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Reps signal imminent payments on N1.8trn contractor debt

Members of the House of Representatives say the Federal Government could release part of its N1.8 trillion contractor debt payments as early as this week, following years of failed disbursements from the 2024 budget cycle.
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Dangote named on 2026 TIME100 influential people list

Aliko Dangote has secured a second appearance on the TIME100 list, joining the 2026 edition in the "Titans" category as the only Nigerian on this year's global ranking.
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Dangote Group calls viral cement-Tinubu claim ‘fake’ as billionaire lands on TIME100 list

Dangote Group has dismissed a viral post falsely quoting Aliko Dangote on cement taxation, the same day TIME named him among its 100 most influential people.
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Tinubu Unveils Ultra-Modern NRS Headquarters

KEY POINTS President Tinubu commissioned the new Nigeria Revenue Service headquarters in Abuja, marking...
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Fayose Holds Private Talks with Olubadan

KEY POINTS Fayose held a private meeting with the Olubadan amid rising political tension...
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Akpabio Defends INEC Chairman Amupitan Over ‘Victory Is Sure’ Tweet Controversy

KEY POINTS Akpabio defended INEC chairman Joash Amupitan, dismissing claims of partisan bias over...
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ADC Crisis Deepens as Mark-Led Faction Expels Bala

KEY POINTS The David Mark-led ADC faction expelled Nafiu Bala, Leke Abejide, and others...
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Nigeria spent N75bn on arms from 2023 to 2025, with 2024 accounting for more than half

Nigeria spent nearly N75bn on arms and military equipment over three years, with 2024 alone accounting for more than half of that total.
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Bauchi Lawmaker Mohammed Wanzam Zaki Dies

KEY POINTS • Bauchi lawmaker Mohammed Wanzam Zaki died after a brief illness. • The late...
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APC’s Faduyile Wins Ondo South Senatorial By-Election

KEY POINTS • Dayo Faduyile of the APC has won the Ondo South Senatorial by-election. •...
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NDLEA Arrests Two Elderly Men Over Alleged Drug Sales to Students in Abia

KEY POINTS • NDLEA arrested two elderly men, aged 84 and 75, over alleged drug...
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Mob Kills Woman Accused of Child Theft in Kaduna

KEY POINTS • An angry mob killed a woman accused of child theft in Maraban...