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Nigeria’s Senate Confirms 64 Ambassadorial Nominees

KEY POINTS The Senate has confirmed 64 career and non-career ambassadorial nominees submitted by President Tinubu Lawmakers raised concerns about the absence of nominees from Zamfara State, with assurances that more names will follow The nominations have drawn mixed reactions, with critics questioning the...

Nigeria Orders Reopening of Unity Colleges After Security Shutdowns

KEY POINTS The federal government has ordered the reopening of all Unity Colleges closed over security fears Authorities say security agencies are working closely with schools to ensure student safety The education ministry says the academic calendar will remain intact despite the earlier shutdown Nigeria’s...

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Nigeria Makes Eid-ul-Mawlid A Public Holiday On September 5

Nigeria declares September 5, 2025, a public holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid, with Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo calling for peace, tolerance, and prayers for national unity.

Dangote Declares He Inherited No Money From His Father

Dangote says he built wealth without inheritance, giving away family assets while building one of Africa’s largest conglomerates

Police Arrest Suspected Cultists With Skull, Gun in Ogun

Police in Ogun State arrest suspected student cultists with a human skull and gun, heightening fears of rising cult violence.

Jonathan Pushes Back Against Keyamo, Odinkalu Over 2027 Bid

Jonathan defends his 2027 presidential bid, tells Keyamo and Odinkalu to keep off.

Hilda Baci Plans World’s Biggest Pot of Jollof Rice

Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci has revealed her plan to cook the world’s biggest pot of jollof rice, a feat requiring 250 bags of rice and 1,583kg of tomato paste.

Tinubu’s Governance ‘Fair to All Nigerians,’ Says FG

FG insists Tinubu’s governance is fair to all Nigerians, with balanced appointments and projects spread nationwide for equity and stability.

El-Rufai Says Federal Government Funds Bandits With Allowances

El-Rufai accuses government of funding bandits through monthly payments, warning the policy worsens insecurity in northern Nigeria.

Jonathan, Obi, Makinde Emerge in PDP 2027 Ticket Race

PDP zones 2027 presidential ticket to the South, setting up Jonathan, Obi, and Makinde as leading contenders in a high-stakes race

Family Seeks Justice in Death Linked to Governor’s Guards

Family accuses Cross River governor’s security aides of brutality in alleged killing, sparking outrage and demands for an independent investigation.

UK Blocks Over 100 Occupations From Foreign Hiring to Cut Migration

The UK bans 100 occupations from foreign recruitment in a major migration shift critics fear could deepen labour shortages

Wema Bank Rally Lifts Adebutu’s Stake to $90 Million

Kessington Adebutu’s stake in Wema Bank has risen to almost $90 million as the bank’s shares rally 147% in 2025, driven by digital banking growth.

Nigeria’s Grazing Conflicts Take 2,800 Lives in 5 Years

Open grazing conflicts in Nigeria killed 2,800 in five years as weak laws and poor enforcement fuel violence and displacement.

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Nigeria’s Senate Confirms 64 Ambassadorial Nominees

KEY POINTS The Senate has confirmed 64 career and non-career ambassadorial nominees submitted by...

Nigeria Orders Reopening of Unity Colleges After Security Shutdowns

KEY POINTS The federal government has ordered the reopening of all Unity Colleges closed...

Ngige Granted Bail After Week in Custody

KEY POINTS A Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted former labour minister Chris...

Nigeria Secures Release of Soldiers Held in Burkina Faso

Nigeria secured the release of detained air force personnel after President Tinubu sent a senior delegation to Burkina Faso for high-level diplomatic talks