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Borno Makes Repentant Terrorists Swear on Quran Before Rejoining Society

KEY POINTS Borno says repentant terrorists must swear on the Quran before rejoining society. The state says nearly 9,000 former insurgents have completed rehabilitation so far. Officials identified inadequate funding as a major challenge affecting the reintegration programme. The Borno State Government has revealed that...
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Plateau Governor Cracks Down on Night Grazing, Mining After Fresh Killings

KEY POINTS Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang has banned night grazing and night mining after deadly attacks in Barkin Ladi and Bassa. Mining activities must now end by 5 p.m., while underage children are barred from herding livestock. The governor ordered security agencies to intensify...

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Safety tips for Nigerians trapped in Iran as Middle East conflict escalates

Growing Middle East strikes raise fears for Nigerians in Iran, as safety advice and evacuation calls emerge amid escalating conflict.
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New report says Tinubu’s economic reforms have worsened cost of living for many Nigerians

A new report says economic reforms under President Tinubu raised living costs, leaving many Nigerian households and businesses struggling.
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Nigerian Students Win Funding at AfriVatech Research Pitch

Seven young Nigerian researchers showcased technology solutions for African challenges at the AfriVatech iResearch Fellowship Grand Pitch, with Tife Kerry emerging overall winner.
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Nigeria’s Single Window Trade Platform Launches March 27

Nigeria's National Single Window Initiative is set to go live March 27, with the Secretariat wrapping up a nationwide stakeholder sensitisation tour across three cities.
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Illegal mining turns deadly in Plateau as bandit attacks, mine collapses claim lives

Illegal mining in Plateau exposes youths to bandit attacks, deadly mine collapses and growing insecurity across rural communities.
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Makinde support group urges Wike allies to return to PDP mainstream amid leadership crisis

A Makinde support group calls on Wike-backed PDP members to return to mainstream leadership as reconciliation efforts gather momentum.
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Cardoso: Nigeria’s Economy Can Take Middle East Shocks

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso says two years of reforms have positioned Nigeria to withstand shocks from the US-Iran conflict, with reserves now above $50 billion.
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Fear Spreads in Ondo’s Akure North as Kidnappers Target Farmers, Residents Flee Homes

Rising kidnappings and shootings in Ondo’s Akure North force residents to flee homes as authorities promise tougher action against criminals.
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Boko Haram Suspects Attack Borno Settlement, Kill Herder and Rustle 1,400 Sheep

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a nomadic settlement in Borno, killing one herder, injuring another and rustling about 1,400 sheep.
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Afenifere Criticizes Electoral Act 2026 for Removing Forged Certificate as Ground to Challenge Elections

Afenifere says the Electoral Act 2026 shields candidates with forged certificates and weakens legal grounds for challenging election results.
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Nigeria Transporters, Commuters Decry Rising Fuel Prices Amid Middle East War

Transporters and commuters say high petrol prices are worsening hardship, despite reports that Dangote Refinery has reduced its gantry price.
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Tinubu Nominates Former SEC DG Lamido Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor

KEY POINTS President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated former SEC Director-General Lamido Abubakar Yuguda...
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Borno Makes Repentant Terrorists Swear on Quran Before Rejoining Society

KEY POINTS Borno says repentant terrorists must swear on the Quran before rejoining society. ...
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Plateau Governor Cracks Down on Night Grazing, Mining After Fresh Killings

KEY POINTS Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang has banned night grazing and night mining after...
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IGP Bans POS Operators Near Police Stations Across Nigeria

KEY POINTS The IGP has banned POS operators from working within 200 metres of...
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Army: Civilians, Markets and Transport Networks Helping Boko Haram in North-East

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Army says some civilians, transport networks and cattle markets are...