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Court Confirms PDP Convention in Ibadan is Valid

KEY POINTS A court in Ibadan ruled that the PDP’s November 2025 convention was lawful and properly conducted. The judge dismissed objections and ordered INEC to recognize the convention’s decisions unless overturned on appeal. The ruling means any attempt by rival factions to hold...

February 28, 2026

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Nigeria’s Economy Grows by 4.07% in Late 2025

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew 4.07% in Q4 2025, higher than 3.76% in Q4 2024. Agriculture and industry recorded stronger growth compared to the previous year. Services remained the top driver of growth, though its expansion slowed slightly. Nigeria’s economy ended 2025 on a stronger...

February 28, 2026

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Terrorists Raid Catholic School in Niger, Abduct Students and Staff

Unidentified gunmen abduct students and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State. Authorities are assessing the full scope of the attack.

November 21, 2025

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Bandits Demand N100 Million Each for 35 Abducted Kwara Worshippers

Bandits who raided Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku have demanded N100 million for each abducted worshipper. Families, community leaders and security agencies are now racing to locate the victims as frustration grows over local security lapses.

November 21, 2025

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U.S. Lawmakers Call for Action Against Christian Killings in Nigeria

U.S. lawmakers held a congressional hearing on violence against Christians in Nigeria and met with Nigerian security officials to discuss counterterrorism and religious protection.

November 21, 2025

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Court Sends Nnamdi Kanu to Life in Prison on Terrorism Charges

Federal High Court gives Nnamdi Kanu life term over terrorism charges as South East leaders reject ruling and plan appeal.

November 21, 2025

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MSF Scales Up Diphtheria Response Across Northern Nigeria

MSF expands its diphtheria response in northern Nigeria as suspected cases surge, overwhelming treatment centres and exposing critical gaps in care.

November 21, 2025

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Northwest Nigeria Sees Deadly Spike in School Attacks

Save the Children warns that rising northwest school attacks threaten children’s rights and demand urgent security action after the latest abduction in Kebbi State.

November 21, 2025

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Nigeria’s Agribusiness Fuels Surge in Non-Oil GDP Growth

Nigeria agribusiness is scaling fast—from better seeds to global sales—to reshape the country’s non-oil economy and drive long-term diversification.

November 21, 2025

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Malala Fund Pledges $1.7 Million for Nigeria Girls

Malala Fund invests $1.7 million in Nigeria to strengthen girls’ education, supporting nine local organisations focused on access, re-entry, and accountability.

November 20, 2025

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CAN Presses Nigeria After Kwara Church Attack

CAN condemns the Kwara church attack, urging urgent rescue of abducted worshippers and renewed action to address rising violence in vulnerable Nigerian communities.

November 20, 2025

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