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Son Disputes Cause of Late General’s Death

KEY POINTS Late Major General Rabe Abubakar’s son says his father neither had diabetes nor hypertension. The family believes the retired army officer may have died from a snakebite, although the exact cause remains unknown. Abubakar’s wife, who was kidnapped alongside him, is still...

APC Picks Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as Adeola’s Running Mate in Ogun

KEY POINTS APC has named Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as the deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun election. Governor Dapo Abiodun said the choice followed extensive consultations with party leaders across the state. Adegunwa-Balogun is a chartered accountant and senior executive at Rite Foods with...

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Kwara Gives Garri Machines to Rural Women Farmers

Kwara State has handed over industrial garri processing machines to rural women in Owode Oja, fulfilling a promise Governor AbdulRazaq made in August 2025.

Nigeria’s Debt Service Payments Drop 38 Percent in January

Nigeria's debt service payments fell 38.5 percent year-on-year to $405.3 million in January 2026, according to CBN data.

UNILAG Rejects ASUU Strike, Says Exams Will Hold

UNILAG management rejected ASUU's strike action Wednesday and vowed semester exams would proceed despite lecturers walking out over unpaid salary components.

Nigeria Suspends $300 Helicopter Fee for Oil Firms

Nigeria suspended its $300 helicopter landing fee on oil and gas operators for two months after industry stakeholders raised disruption concerns.

Court Adjourns Trial of Former AGF Abubakar Malami to April 15

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned the trial of former AGF...

Rivers Senator Ipalibo Banigo Defects to APC, Blames PDP’s Internal Crisis

KEY POINTS Rivers West Senator Ipalibo Banigo has defected from the PDP to the...

Controversy as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is Omitted from Nigeria’s Delegation to UN Women Conference

KEY POINTS Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was omitted from Nigeria’s Senate delegation to the 2026...

NSDC, BOI Launch N10bn Nigeria Sugar Fund

NSDC and Bank of Industry launched a N10 billion Sugar Project Acceleration Fund to back viable greenfield sugar projects nationwide.

Tinubu Orders 100,000 CNG Kits to Fight Fuel Crisis

President Tinubu ordered 100,000 CNG conversion kits deployed nationwide as the Middle East war pushes petrol prices higher across Nigeria.

Ghana Arrests 93 Nigerians in Cybercrime, Human Trafficking Crackdown, Rescues 73 Victims

Ghana arrests 93 Nigerians in Accra cybercrime crackdown, rescues 73 trafficking victims and seizes laptops, phones, fake dollars.

Drug-Influenced Driving Fuels Rise in Lagos Road Crashes, Authorities Launch Safety Measures

Substance abuse among commercial drivers fuels rising road crashes in Lagos, prompting safety interventions and renewed enforcement by authorities.

Money and Political Might Will Decide 2027 Presidential Election, Afenifere Research Director Says

Afenifere research director says money and political power may determine the outcome of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.

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Son Disputes Cause of Late General’s Death

KEY POINTS Late Major General Rabe Abubakar’s son says his father neither had diabetes...

APC Picks Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as Adeola’s Running Mate in Ogun

KEY POINTS APC has named Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as the deputy governorship candidate for the...

Udenwa Threatens N5bn Lawsuit Against Kenneth Okonkwo Over Extortion Allegations

KEY POINTS Former Imo governor Achike Udenwa has threatened to sue Kenneth Okonkwo over...

Retired Army General Buried After Dying in Bandits’ Captivity

KEY POINTS Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar was buried in Katsina after dying while...