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INEC Announces Date for Presidential Election in 2027

KEY POINTS INEC scheduled presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027. Governorship and State Assembly polls will take place on March 6, 2027. The timetable was announced even as Electoral Act amendments remain under consideration by lawmakers. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,...
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Makinde Crowns 14 Oyo Chiefs as Obas in Major Traditional Leadership Elevation

KEY POINTS Governor Makinde elevated 14 Oyo chiefs and Baales to crown-wearing Obas to strengthen traditional institutions. The government says traditional rulers remain crucial partners in grassroots development, unity, and security. Officials described the mass coronation as historic, symbolising cultural continuity and renewed...

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PTML Customs Revenue Rises 34 Percent in Third Quarter

PTML Customs revenue hit N116.2 billion in Q3 2025, up 34 percent from last year, reflecting stronger port operations and enforcement
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PDP Stops Screening of Aspirants Ahead of 2025 Convention

PDP halts 2025 convention screening as Lamido protests and lawmakers threaten defection over alleged APC infiltration.
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Church Raises Alarm Over Renewed Herders’ Invasion in Taraba Communities

The Holy Family Catholic Parish in Takum reports renewed herders’ attacks destroying farmlands and displacing families across Taraba communities.
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Okonkwo Accuses APC of Using Thugs, Security Forces to Disrupt ADC Meetings

Kenneth Okonkwo accuses APC of using thugs and security agents to break up ADC meetings and silence opposition voices.
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Nigeria’s Educators Push for Early Sex Education Reform

Educators and parents across Nigeria are calling for early sex education to be prioritized in schools to empower adolescents.
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Otedola Celebrates Dangote’s $20 Billion Refinery

Femi Otedola praises Aliko Dangote’s $20 billion refinery expansion as a generational legacy reshaping Nigeria’s oil and energy landscape.
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NAPTIP Cracks Child Trafficking Ring in Abuja

NAPTIP rescues 26 children from an unregistered orphanage in Abuja and detains its owner in a suspected child trafficking operation.
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CBN Injects $1.25 Billion to Support Fuel Imports

The Central Bank of Nigeria disbursed $1.25 billion to petroleum marketers in the first quarter of 2025 to stabilise fuel import and supply
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Igbo Unions Petition UN, ECOWAS Court Over Lagos Property Demolitions

Igbo Town Unions petition UN and ECOWAS over Lagos demolitions, alleging ethnic discrimination and destruction of Igbo-owned investments.
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Saw Dust Becomes the New Cooking Fuel as Gas Prices Soar in Nigeria

High gas prices force Nigerian families to turn to cheaper alternatives like saw dust, charcoal, and firewood for daily cooking.
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Dangote To Double Refinery Output To 1.4 Million Barrels Daily

Dangote plans to double his Lagos refinery output to 1.4 million barrels daily to boost Africa’s energy supply.
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Nigerian NGO Blasts Turkey Over Baby Gorilla Decision

A Nigerian NGO accuses Turkey of blocking the baby gorilla repatriation, calling it a violation of conservation ethics.
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INEC Announces Date for Presidential Election in 2027

KEY POINTS INEC scheduled presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027. Governorship...
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Makinde Crowns 14 Oyo Chiefs as Obas in Major Traditional Leadership Elevation

KEY POINTS Governor Makinde elevated 14 Oyo chiefs and Baales to crown-wearing Obas...
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Conoil Profit Slumps 77 Percent as Finance Costs Surge

Conoil profit slump sees 77 percent drop in earnings as higher borrowing costs and weaker fuel sales squeeze margins in Nigeria’s retail fuel market.
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Otedola Applauds Dangote Refinery at Full Capacity

Femi Otedola hails Dangote Refinery full capacity milestone, saying 650,000 bpd output could transform Nigeria’s fuel supply and forex stability.

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