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Forest routes are fueling kidnappings across South-West

Forests and porous borders across Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Ekiti are fueling a wave of South-West kidnappings, a Saturday PUNCH investigation has revealed.
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Marafa Secures NDC Governorship Ticket in Zamfara

KEY POINTS Senator Kabiru Marafa has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Zamfara State through a consensus process. Marafa pledged to tackle corruption, improve security, strengthen governance, and ensure prudent management of public funds. The NDC also unveiled candidates for...

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Atiku says Tinubu ‘cannot govern’ as killings, abductions surge nationwide

Atiku Abubakar condemned President Tinubu over the Ogbomoso school abductions and Katsina killings, declaring that the administration "cannot govern" Nigeria.
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Obi emerges sole NDC presidential aspirant for 2027 race

Peter Obi emerged as the sole NDC presidential aspirant after the party closed the sale of its 2027 nomination forms with no other buyer.
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Police arrest 6 over phone tip-offs in Oyo school abduction

Oyo police arrested six suspects who allegedly informed bandits via phone calls during the Ahoro-Esiele school abduction that killed three people.
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Enoh targets 1.5 million jobs in Nigeria’s textile revival push

Industry Minister of State John Enoh unveiled plans to revive Nigeria's cotton-to-garment industry and create 1.5 million jobs after cotton output crashed 95 percent.
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Ndume Secures APC Senate Ticket for Fifth-Term Bid in Borno South

KEY POINTS Ali Ndume has secured the APC senatorial ticket for Borno South ahead...
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El-Rufai Granted N100m Bail in Phone Interception Case, Faces Strict Court Conditions

KEY POINTS El-Rufai was granted N100 million bail by a Federal High Court in...
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EFCC Boss Orders Apology to Uyo Surgeon After Hospital Raid Controversy

KEY POINTS EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede ordered operatives to apologise to a UUTH surgeon...
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Makinde Opens Door for Talks as Oyo School Kidnappers Hold Pupils, Teachers

KEY POINTS Governor Seyi Makinde says Oyo State is ready to listen to kidnappers’...
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Police Rescue 30 Malians, Arrest 13 in Abuja Human Trafficking Crackdown

KEY POINTS Nigeria Police rescued 30 Malian victims and arrested 13 suspects linked to...
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CAIDOV Condemns Brutal Killing of Oyo Teacher, Demands Urgent Protection for Schools

KEY POINTS CAIDOV condemned the killing of a teacher and abduction of students and...
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Bauchi Government Mourns Permanent Secretary Who Died During 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia

KEY POINTS Shehu Yahaya Jalam died in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, after a brief illness...
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Ex-Air Chief Sadique Abubakar Quits Politics, Leaves Party Membership Behind

KEY POINTS Former Chief of Air Staff Sadique Baba Abubakar has announced his full...
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Forest routes are fueling kidnappings across South-West

Forests and porous borders across Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Ekiti are fueling a wave of South-West kidnappings, a Saturday PUNCH investigation has revealed.
Politics

Marafa Secures NDC Governorship Ticket in Zamfara

KEY POINTS Senator Kabiru Marafa has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship...
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Tinubu at Three Years: Nigeria on the Path to Recovery Despite Challenges

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is undergoing difficult but necessary reforms that...
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Teachers, Pupils’ Abduction Sparks Protest in Oyo

KEY POINTS Teachers and civil society groups staged a peaceful protest in Ibadan Protesters...