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Sunday Igboho Allegedly Stops Police Arrest of Tani Olohun

KEY POINTS Sunday Igboho allegedly stopped police from arresting Tani Olohun in Ibadan. Olohun faces a case over a social media video allegedly linked to religious tension. The case is ongoing, with proceedings adjourned until September 1, 2026. Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known...

August 27, 2026

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Presidency Blames Contractor for Benin-Asaba Gridlock

KEY POINTS Presidency blames the contractor for the Benin-Agbor-Asaba road crisis. Gridlock stranded motorists and caused losses for traders. Works Minister David Umahi ordered urgent steps towards full reconstruction. The Federal Government has blamed the contractor handling the Benin-Agbor-Asaba expressway for the prolonged traffic crisis...

August 27, 2026

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Nigerian Military Sets up Court-Martial for 36 Personnel Over Alleged Coup Plot

KEY POINTS Nigerian military has inaugurated a court-martial to try 36 personnel over an...

April 24, 2026

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Fubara Endorses Tinubu’s Second Term, Urges Unity Among Southern Leaders

KEY POINTS Governor Fubara endorsed President Tinubu for a second term, citing progress in...

April 24, 2026

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Tinubu Approves 30% Debt Relief for Nigerian Airlines Amid Rising Fuel Costs

KEY POINTS The federal government approved a 30% reduction in debts owed by domestic...

April 24, 2026

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APC Announces Timetable for 2027 Elections, Begins Sale of Nomination Forms April 25

KEY POINTS APC will begin selling nomination forms for the 2027 elections on April...

April 24, 2026

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Gunmen Strike Kwara Communities, Abduct Family of Three in Daylight, Kidnap 15 Overnight

KEY POINTS Gunmen abducted a family of three in a daytime attack in Kwara...

April 24, 2026

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Boko Haram Threatens to Execute Captives as Mediator Decries Government Silence

KEY POINTS Boko Haram faction threatens to execute up to 20 of 416 captives...

April 24, 2026

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Adelabu Quits as Power Minister to Chase Oyo Governorship Ambition

KEY POINTS Adebayo Adelabu has resigned as Minister of Power, effective April 30, 2026. ...

April 23, 2026

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FG, States, LGs Share ₦2.036 Trillion as Taiwo Oyedele Chairs First FAAC Meeting

KEY POINTS FG, states, and LGs received allocations from March 2026 revenue, with oil-producing...

April 23, 2026

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Senate Orders Full Probe Into Boko Haram Attacks on Military Bases in Borno

KEY POINTS The Senate ordered a full military audit following deadly attacks on bases...

April 23, 2026

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Court Orders DSS to Detain Six Suspects Over Alleged Terrorism in Abuja

KEY POINTS Six defendants were arraigned in Abuja on a 13-count charge of alleged...

April 23, 2026

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Tinubu agrees to waive airline debts as Jet A1 fuel prices soar

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo says President Tinubu has agreed to waive the debts Nigerian airlines owe to aviation agencies as Jet A1 fuel prices soar.

April 23, 2026

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Cruz accuses Nigerian officials of complicity in killing of Christians

US Senator Ted Cruz says Nigerian officials are complicit in killing Christians, while former minister Lai Mohammed insists Boko Haram has killed more Muslims.

April 23, 2026