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Insecurity Claims 3,193 Nigerians in Eight Months

KEY POINTS 3,083 people were reportedly killed and 3,193 abducted between January and August 2026. August alone recorded an estimated 138 deaths and 180 abductions, with Plateau and Benue heavily affected. InterSociety also estimated that about 19,800 churches have been attacked or destroyed since...

September 8, 2026

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Family Raises Alarm Over EFCC Custody of Hospitalised Executive

KEY POINTS Immanuel's family alleges he is handcuffed to his LASUTH hospital bed despite doctors advising periodic movement. IMEDSI is demanding his restraints be removed and that he receive confidential medical, legal and family access. Immanuel, who pleaded not guilty to the EFCC's $1.5m...

September 8, 2026

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Oyedele: new Tax Acts target trust, not just revenue

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele said Nigeria's new Tax Acts target public trust, simplified compliance and relief for low earners, not just higher revenue collection.

May 13, 2026

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Oloworaran warns 23 states over stalled pension reform

PenCom DG Omolola Oloworaran said only seven states and the FCT fully implement the Contributory Pension Scheme, leaving 23 states' civil servants in limbo.

May 13, 2026

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Britain has no preferred candidate for Nigeria 2027 – Lever

British Deputy High Commissioner Gill Lever said the UK has no preferred candidate in Nigeria's 2027 elections and will not interfere in the vote.

May 13, 2026

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Elumelu’s Transcorp pays N20.3bn dividend on profit jump

Tony Elumelu's Transcorp Group declared an N20.3 billion dividend after a 44 percent jump in 2025 profit after tax to N135.9 billion.

May 12, 2026

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Tinubu Heads to Africa-France Summit as Leaders Push Digital Innovation and Green Growth Agenda

KEY POINTS President Tinubu arrived in Nairobi to attend the Africa-France Summit hosted by...

May 12, 2026

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Adeleke Dethrones Osun Monarch Jailed in US Over COVID-19 Fraud

KEY POINTS Governor Ademola Adeleke has removed the Apetu of Ipetumodu after his conviction...

May 12, 2026

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Tinubu Appoints Fadewa as Homeland Security Adviser

KEY POINTS President Tinubu has appointed retired Major General Adeyinka Fadewa as Special Adviser...

May 12, 2026

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Ex-Jigawa Lawmaker Dies in Bandits’ Captivity

KEY POINTS Former Jigawa lawmaker Abba Anas died while in bandits’ captivity after being...

May 12, 2026

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AltBank rolls out non-interest financing for drug makers

AltBank's Jekwu Ozoemene unveiled tailored non-interest financing for Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturers, aiming to cut Africa's 97 percent dependence on drug imports.

May 12, 2026

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Onitsha residents back Obi for 2027 as NDC zones to South

Onitsha residents rallied to endorse Peter Obi's 2027 presidential bid after the Nigeria Democratic Congress zoned its presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria.

May 12, 2026

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FG Sets 150 as Minimum Cut-Off Mark for University, Nursing Admissions in Nigeria

KEY POINTS The Federal Government approved 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for universities...

May 12, 2026

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NESG warns Nigeria’s debt strain persists despite stability

NESG warned that Nigeria's debt strain persists as the federal government's 2026 borrowing plan climbed to N29.2 trillion despite headline stability indicators.

May 12, 2026