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Tinubu Declares “No Mercy,” Officially Designates Bandits as Terrorists

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has declared a major policy shift, officially designating bandits and all armed non-state actors as terrorists, and promising a merciless, coordinated military and judicial response. This executive move is reinforced by parliamentary resolve, as the Senate has legally classified...

December 20, 2025

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Opposition Blasts Tinubu’s 2026 Budget as a Blueprint for Continued Hardship

KEY POINTS Nigeria's main opposition party, the PDP, has rejected President Tinubu's 2026 budget proposal, labelling it a "budget of consolidated renewed sufferings" that fails to address the severe economic hardship and poverty faced by citizens. The criticism challenges the administration's economic narrative, contrasting...

December 20, 2025

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Government Orders 30-Day Deadline for Unused TETFund Grants

Nigeria’s government has issued a 30-day ultimatum to universities and polytechnics to account for unused TETFund allocations or risk severe sanctions.

October 9, 2025

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Tinubu Explains Choice of Amupitan as INEC Chairman

Tinubu defends appointing Prof. Sani Amupitan as INEC chairman, citing his integrity, legal expertise, and focus on electoral reform.

October 9, 2025

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Nigeria Opens $400m Otakikpo Terminal to Boost Oil Exports

Nigeria commissions a $400 million Otakikpo terminal to expand crude exports, ease evacuation, and boost indigenous participation in the oil sector.

October 9, 2025

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Immigration Officer Pays N2.5m Ransom Before Wife’s Rescue

Immigration officer pays N2.5m ransom before wife’s rescue in Badagry after joint Police and Immigration operation stormed kidnappers’ den.

October 9, 2025

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Nigeria Alarmed as 4,000 Young Women Contract HIV Weekly

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation warns that over 4,000 young women contract HIV weekly, urging urgent action to expand healthcare and education access.

October 9, 2025

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World Bank: 139 Million Nigerians Still Trapped in Poverty

The World Bank urged Nigeria to channel reform gains into real welfare improvements, as 139 million citizens still live in poverty.

October 9, 2025

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NANS Warns Against Neglect of Nigeria’s Refining Sector

NANS cautions the government against neglecting Nigeria’s refining sector, warning that prolonged inaction could lead to nationwide student protests.

October 9, 2025

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NYCN Faults CAC, Youth Ministry Over Certificate Withdrawal

NYCN warns CAC and Youth Ministry against interfering with its certificate of incorporation, insisting its leadership remains legally recognised.

October 9, 2025

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Court Orders Arrest of Former INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu

A Federal High Court in Osogbo orders the arrest of ex-INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu for contempt over the Action Alliance leadership case.

October 9, 2025

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Tinubu Poised to Present INEC Chairman Nominee to Council

Tinubu is set to name Professor Joash Amupitan as INEC chairman, signaling a push for transparency and renewed trust in Nigeria’s elections.

October 9, 2025

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Tetracore Expands Board, Welcomes Onyema, Abubakar, and Oni

Tetracore Energy Group expands its board with three new directors to drive growth, innovation, and sustainable energy transformation across Africa

October 8, 2025

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Tetracore Appoints Dayo Williams as MD to Boost Nigeria’s Gas and Clean Energy

Tetracore Energy Group has named Dayo Williams as Managing Director of its subsidiaries, strengthening the company's emphasis on domestic gas utilisation, the expansion of renewable energy, and regional energy transition, in alignment with Nigeria's industrialisation and energy security objectives

October 8, 2025