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ADC chieftain says Tinubu government treats Nigerians like slaves

ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo accuses President Tinubu's administration of corruption, insecurity failures and treating Nigerians as slaves.

March 19, 2026

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Nigeria spent N32.8 trillion on defence in 15 years, yet insecurity worsens

Nigeria spent N32.8 trillion on defence in 15 years, yet insecurity continues to claim lives and displace millions of citizens.

March 19, 2026

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Nigeria’s Bishops Warn of Rising Security Threats

Catholic bishops raise alarm over Nigeria’s growing insecurity, urging swift government action as communities face escalating violence and instability nationwide.

November 25, 2025

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UNIMAID Graduates Over 20,000 Students

UNIMAID celebrates a major graduation milestone as more than 20,000 students complete academic programs supported by significant federal and state interventions

November 25, 2025

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UN: Terror and Banditry Push Millions in Northern Nigeria Toward Famine

The UN reports a surge in hunger across northern Nigeria as renewed attacks, mass abductions and funding cuts push thousands toward catastrophic, famine level conditions.

November 25, 2025

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Governors Race To Contain Worsening Kidnappings As Schools Shut Across Northern States

Governors across the North and South West prepare new security plans as school closures, kidnapping cases and rising attacks force states to review protection measures.

November 25, 2025

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US Presses Nigeria for Action as Hundreds of Schoolchildren Remain Missing

The US will share intelligence and deepen security cooperation with Nigeria after the Kebbi and Niger school abductions, as hundreds of children remain missing today.

November 25, 2025

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SEC Urges Compliance After Nigeria’s Exit From FATF Grey List

Nigeria’s SEC urges stronger, proactive compliance after the country’s FATF Grey List exit, warning that global institutions will closely monitor whether reforms remain sustainable.

November 25, 2025

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DSS Orders Release, Compensation in IPOB Detention Case

The DSS release order frees a detainee held since 2022 and expands a new accountability drive reshaping detention practices under the agency’s leadership.

November 25, 2025

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NASS Holds Final Retreat Ahead of Nigeria Constitution Vote

Lawmakers conclude the final Nigeria constitution review retreat, setting the stage for historic voting in state assemblies on far-reaching amendments before year-end.

November 24, 2025

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Nigeria to Open First Section of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Nigeria plans to open a completed stretch of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway in December as construction advances across key segments of the massive project.

November 24, 2025

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Gencos Push Back Against Nigeria’s Debt Proposal

Gencos reject a federal proposal to forfeit 50 percent of their N5 trillion debt, raising fresh concerns over Nigeria’s fragile power market.

November 24, 2025

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Fifty Abducted Niger Students Reportedly Escape

CAN confirms that 50 abducted Niger students have escaped, offering rare relief amid ongoing school kidnappings and rising insecurity in the region.

November 24, 2025

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Paystack Co-Founder Says His Exit Was Unfair

Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi says he was dismissed unfairly, sparking debate and raising governance questions across Nigeria’s fast-growing tech ecosystem.

November 24, 2025