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Peter Obi, Victor Umeh, Ben Obi register with ADC

KEY POINTS Peter Obi, Victor Umeh and Ben Obi have officially registered with the African Democratic Congress in Anambra State as part of a new political alignment ahead of the 2027 elections. The leaders plan to challenge the 2026 Electoral Act in court, arguing...

March 9, 2026

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Ugo Ugochukwu Claims Maiden Formula 3 Victory in Melbourne

KEY POINTS Ugo Ugochukwu won his first FIA Formula 3 race in Melbourne after recovering from an early drop to third place. The Campos Racing driver controlled the race from the lead and finished ahead of Freddie Slater and Taito Kato. The victory places...

March 9, 2026

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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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NYSC disowns ransom pamphlet circulating online

The NYSC has rejected a viral pamphlet advising ransom payments to corps members, reiterating it is fake and stressing official safety protocols.

November 20, 2025

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Lagos Unveils New Abraham Adesanya Housing Units

Lagos introduces 233 new homes in the Abraham Adesanya Estate, continuing its push to expand public housing and meet rising demand across the state

November 20, 2025

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Nnamdi Kanu Removed from Courtroom After Protest Over Written Address

Kanu is removed from court after protesting denial of written address as Federal High Court prepares to deliver judgement.

November 20, 2025

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Northern CAN Raises Alarm Over Church Attack and Officer’s Killing

Northern CAN warns that church attacks, abductions and a general’s killing point to attempts to destabilise Nigeria and urges stronger security action.

November 20, 2025