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INEC Announces Date for Presidential Election in 2027

KEY POINTS INEC scheduled presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027. Governorship and State Assembly polls will take place on March 6, 2027. The timetable was announced even as Electoral Act amendments remain under consideration by lawmakers. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,...

February 14, 2026

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Makinde Crowns 14 Oyo Chiefs as Obas in Major Traditional Leadership Elevation

KEY POINTS Governor Makinde elevated 14 Oyo chiefs and Baales to crown-wearing Obas to strengthen traditional institutions. The government says traditional rulers remain crucial partners in grassroots development, unity, and security. Officials described the mass coronation as historic, symbolising cultural continuity and renewed...

February 14, 2026

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Mathematics Still Mandatory in O’Level Exams, Says FG

The Federal Government says Mathematics remains a compulsory O’Level subject for all students, clarifying confusion over admission reforms.

October 20, 2025

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EndSARS at 5: Justice Still Out of Reach for Victims

Five years after the #EndSARS protests, the scars of police brutality and state violence remain. Judicial panels sat, reports were written, but victims still wait for justice.

October 20, 2025

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Nigeria’s Raw Material Imports Hit N3.53trn in First Half of 2025

Nigeria’s raw material imports rose by 19.7% to N3.53 trillion in H1 2025, highlighting structural weaknesses and the failure of the country’s import substitution policy, according to industry experts.

October 20, 2025

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Ajibade, Nnadozie Lead Nigeria’s Charge at 2025 CAF Awards

Nigeria’s women’s football stars, including Ajibade, Nnadozie, and the Super Falcons, headline nominations at the 2025 CAF Awards after a triumphant year

October 18, 2025

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Fraud and cyberattacks erode Nigeria’s sense of identity

NANS and cybersecurity leaders warn that identity threats in Nigeria are escalating as fraud and cyberattacks expose weak data protection systems.

October 18, 2025

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Filmmaker Ayotunde Bello Says Super Falcons Can Win World Cup

Filmmaker Ayotunde Bello says Nigeria’s Super Falcons can win the World Cup if given consistent support and stronger investment in women’s football.

October 18, 2025

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Afe Babalola Warns Nigeria’s Debt Crisis Hurts Investor Confidence

Afe Babalola warns Nigeria’s debt crisis is hurting investor confidence and calls for fiscal discipline, leadership reform, and stronger economic management.

October 18, 2025

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Pregnant and Forgotten: Plateau’s Displaced Women Struggle for Care

Across Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Mangu, and Riyom, displaced families struggle to survive without aid or shelter. Their stories reveal a quiet crisis of neglect and resilience.

October 18, 2025

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Nigeria’s 270 Hidden Terrorist Enclaves Exposed in New Security Report

A report exposes 270 terrorist enclaves in Nigeria, showing how violence spreads through rural communities and endangers lives nationwide.

October 18, 2025

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CP Dantawaye Miller Assumes Office as FCT Police Commissioner

CP Dantawaye Miller takes over as FCT Police Commissioner, vowing to strengthen community partnerships and reinforce security across Abuja.

October 17, 2025

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OpenAI to Launch First African AI Academy at UNILAG

OpenAI, backed by Adebayo Ogunlesi, announces its first African AI academy at UNILAG to advance AI research and talent development in Nigeria.

October 17, 2025

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Presidential Pardon List Faces Review After Public Outcry

The presidency moves to review Nigeria’s presidential pardon list after public backlash over controversial inclusions and objections from key security agencies.

October 17, 2025