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Court Adjourns El-Rufai Fraud Case to March 31 as Ex-Kaduna Governor Files Bail Application

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Kaduna adjourned Nasir El-Rufai’s alleged fraud case to March 31 to hear pending applications, including his bail request. Peter Obi condemned the reported arrest of a Kaduna cleric, warning that such actions threaten democracy and freedom of...

March 25, 2026

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Labour Party Signals 2027 Presidential Ticket Will Emerge from Southern Nigeria

KEY POINTS Labour Party initially indicated its 2027 presidential ticket would be zoned to Southern Nigeria. Party later clarified no formal zoning, reaffirming a competitive and democratic candidate selection process. LP has set May 23 for its presidential primary as it prepares for the...

March 25, 2026

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Tinubu Meets Rwanda’s Kagame in Paris

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu held a private lunch meeting with Rwandan President Paul...

January 5, 2026

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Anthony Joshua Breaks Silence After Crash That Killed Two Close Friends

KEY POINTS Anthony Joshua paid tribute to Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele after a...

January 5, 2026

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Bandits Strike Niger Communities Again, Over 30 Killed, Many Abducted

KEY POINTS Over 30 people were killed in fresh bandit attacks in Agwara and...

January 5, 2026

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Expert Cautions Nigerians on Antibiotic Abuse Risks

A Lagos based medical specialist warns that antibiotic abuse and self medication are accelerating antimicrobial resistance and threatening effective treatment of common infections.

December 30, 2025

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Natasha Backs Joshua, Presses Nigeria on Highway Safety

Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan expressed sympathy with Anthony Joshua after a fatal crash, renewing calls for urgent highway reforms and stronger emergency response systems.

December 30, 2025

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Nigeria Posts Strongest Economic Expansion at 57.6 Index

Nigeria recorded its strongest economic expansion at 57.6 index points, as activity, demand, and confidence strengthened across the private sector.

December 30, 2025

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Court Remands Malami Over Alleged Money Laundering

A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded former Attorney General Abubakar Malami, his son and an associate in prison over alleged money laundering involving about ₦9 billion.

December 30, 2025

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Three Killed, Three Abducted as Bandits Strike Kaduna Community Again

Bandits killed three people and abducted three others in a late night attack on Bundu Kahugu community in Kaduna State.

December 30, 2025

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Anthony Joshua Mourns Close Friends Killed in Lagos Ibadan Expressway Crash

Anthony Joshua lost two close friends and team members in a Lagos Ibadan Expressway crash that also left the boxer injured.

December 30, 2025

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Nigeria Tax Laws Face Fresh Resistance as Lawmakers, Students and Court Step In

Nigeria’s new tax laws face growing resistance as lawmakers, students and the courts question their authenticity and planned rollout.

December 30, 2025

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US Air Strikes Trigger Terrorist Movements as Nigerian Military Tightens Surveillance

Nigeria’s military is tracking fleeing terrorists after US air strikes, amid rising debate over security cooperation and foreign troop deployment.

December 30, 2025

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Brain Drain Fears Grow as Nigerian Scientists Exit

Nigeria scientific community warns that rising migration of Nigerian scientists could weaken research capacity and slow innovation if funding and policy reforms stall.

December 29, 2025