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Former Ondo Governor Olusegun Mimiko Joins APC Ahead of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS • Former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has officially defected from the PDP to the ruling APC. • Mimiko announced his decision in Ondo State, saying he wants to support national development and President Tinubu’s re-election bid. • The APC says his defection will strengthen...

May 15, 2026

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Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Declares Interest in 2027 Presidential Race Under APM Alliance

KEY POINTS • Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. • Makinde announced his bid during a joint rally involving the PDP and the Allied Peoples Movement in Ibadan. • The governor said the new PDP-APM alliance would...

May 15, 2026

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Nigeria Opens Investigation Into Temu Over Suspected Data Privacy Violations

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s data regulator has opened a formal investigation into Temu over suspected...

February 18, 2026

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Enugu Monarch Urges Tinubu to Release Nnamdi Kanu

KEY POINTS An Enugu monarch publicly urged President Tinubu to facilitate Nnamdi Kanu’s release,...

February 18, 2026

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Senate Directs North Central Commission to Focus Spending on Agriculture and Security

KEY POINTS The Senate has told the North Central Development Commission to prioritise agriculture...

February 17, 2026

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Security Forces Destroy Three Bandit Camps in Kogi

KEY POINTS Joint security forces destroyed three bandit camps in Kogi allegedly linked to...

February 17, 2026

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ADC Criticises Umahi for Predicting Overwhelming South-East Support for Tinubu in 2027

KEY POINTS ADC has criticised Dave Umahi for claiming Tinubu would receive 90 percent...

February 17, 2026

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CAN Opposes Niger Hisbah Bill, Urges Governor Bago to Withhold Assent

KEY POINTS CAN has rejected the proposed Niger Hisbah Bill, warning it could cause...

February 17, 2026

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Federal Government Files Criminal Charges Against El-Rufai

KEY POINTS The Federal Government has filed criminal charges accusing El-Rufai of unlawfully intercepting...

February 17, 2026

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Three Suspects Appear in Court Over Killing of Nigerian Student and Driver Isaac Satlat

KEY POINTS Three suspects have appeared in court charged with murdering Nigerian student and...

February 17, 2026

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Shettima Returns to Abuja After After AU Summit in Ethiopia

KEY POINTS Shettima represented Nigeria at the African Union summit in Ethiopia and has...

February 17, 2026

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US Mission Warns Nigerians Against Visa Fraud

The US Mission in Nigeria renews its visa fraud warning, saying fraudulent applications and overstays will trigger stricter scrutiny for future applicants.

February 17, 2026

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Amni International Denies Receivership in Cenroc Dispute

Amni International denies it has entered receivership, saying a Federal High Court order in a Cenroc dispute is limited and under appeal.

February 16, 2026

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AON Urges Compliance as States Eye Airline Partnerships

AON supports state airline partnerships but warns regulators must enforce AOC rules to protect Nigeria’s aviation credibility and investor confidence.

February 16, 2026