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Borno Makes Repentant Terrorists Swear on Quran Before Rejoining Society

KEY POINTS Borno says repentant terrorists must swear on the Quran before rejoining society. The state says nearly 9,000 former insurgents have completed rehabilitation so far. Officials identified inadequate funding as a major challenge affecting the reintegration programme. The Borno State Government has revealed that...

Plateau Governor Cracks Down on Night Grazing, Mining After Fresh Killings

KEY POINTS Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang has banned night grazing and night mining after deadly attacks in Barkin Ladi and Bassa. Mining activities must now end by 5 p.m., while underage children are barred from herding livestock. The governor ordered security agencies to intensify...

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Murder Trial of Arise News Anchor Stalls Again

KEY POINTS The murder trial of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu was adjourned to...

Arik Air Jet Makes Precautionary Emergency Diversion to Benin After Mid-Air Engine Anomaly

KEY POINTS An Arik Air Lagos–Port Harcourt flight diverted safely to Benin after pilots...

Tinubu Nominates Former Envoy Ismail Yusuf as NAHCON Chairman

KEY POINTS President Tinubu has nominated former ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as NAHCON chairman...

Senate Warns Against Delays, Demands Full Release of Defence Funds

KEY POINTS The Senate has warned that delays in implementing the defence budget could...

NBA Chief Warns of Cybercrimes Act Misuse

NBA president Afam Osigwe warns that Cybercrimes Act misuse is curbing free speech and turning courts into tools against critics and activists.

Explosion Sparks Panic at Government Complex in Bayelsa

KEY POINTS A suspected IED exploded at Bayelsa State Secretariat around 6 a.m., causing...

Remo APC Leaders Want Governor Abiodun as Ogun East Senator in 2027

KEY POINTS Remo APC leaders have endorsed Governor Dapo Abiodun as their preferred Ogun...

Labour Party Crisis Deepens as Nenadi Usman Faction Accuses Abure Group of Vandalising National Headquarters

KEY POINTS A leadership tussle within the Labour Party intensified after a court recognised...

Reps Fix Feb 19 Hearing Over Complaints on JAMB’s Under-16 Admission Ban

KEY POINTS The House of Representatives will hear a petition on Feb 19, 2026...

Air Chief Warns Against Coup Plot as Nigeria Eyes 2027 Polls

Air Chief condemns alleged coup plot, pledging legal action against any personnel found attempting to subvert Nigeria’s democratic government.

Bagudu Says Tinubu Reforms Boost State Finances

Bagudu says Tinubu economic reforms are improving state finances and driving a new strategy to boost growth across Nigeria’s 8,809 wards.

US to Deploy 200 Troops to Train Nigerian Forces

US Nigeria military cooperation deepens as Washington deploys 200 troops to train Nigerian forces in the fight against jihadist insurgents.

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Borno Makes Repentant Terrorists Swear on Quran Before Rejoining Society

KEY POINTS Borno says repentant terrorists must swear on the Quran before rejoining society. ...

Plateau Governor Cracks Down on Night Grazing, Mining After Fresh Killings

KEY POINTS Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang has banned night grazing and night mining after...

IGP Bans POS Operators Near Police Stations Across Nigeria

KEY POINTS The IGP has banned POS operators from working within 200 metres of...

Army: Civilians, Markets and Transport Networks Helping Boko Haram in North-East

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Army says some civilians, transport networks and cattle markets are...