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INEC Registers Two New Political Parties Ahead of 2027 General Elections

KEY POINTS INEC has registered the Democratic Leadership Alliance and the National Democratic Congress ahead of 2027. The DLA met all statutory requirements, while the NDC was registered following a court order. The registrations raise the total number of recognised political parties in Nigeria...
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EFCC Arraigns Ex-Federal University Dutsinma VC Over Alleged ₦19.7m Bribery Scheme

KEY POINTS EFCC has arraigned former Federal University Dutsinma VC, Prof. Armaya’u Hamisu Bichi, over alleged ₦19.7m bribery. The commission says he received kickbacks from contractors through two intermediaries. All defendants pleaded not guilty and were granted ₦5m bail each; trial begins 12 March...

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Kaduna Church Attack: 177 Worshippers Kidnapped, Families Traumatized

177 churchgoers, including children, were kidnapped in Kaduna. Families fled. Security agencies and rights groups demand urgent action.
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DSS Tightens Grip On Malami In Terror Financing Case

DSS is seeking a court order to keep former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami in custody over alleged terror financing issues.
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Nigeria Cuts Cooking Gas Imports As Local Plants Supply 87%

Nigeria produced 87 percent of its cooking gas in 2025 as local refineries cut imports and improved supply nationwide.
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FG Plans To Borrow ₦900bn In January As Debt Pressure Grows

Nigeria’s government plans to raise ₦900bn from bonds in January 2026, doubling last year’s borrowing amid rising debt pressure.
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Court Adjourns Trial of Anthony Joshua’s Driver to February 25

KEY POINTS The Sagamu Magistrate Court adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode to allow...
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Nigerian Monarch Obateru Akinruntan Targets 200 Obat Oil Stations as Fuel Market Reshapes

KEY POINTS Obat Oil plans to grow its retail network to 200 stations across...
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FG Introduces Impact Challenge as 3MTT Expands

Nigeria’s government is introducing a new challenge to assess how digital skills training under 3MTT is translating into jobs, opportunities, and long-term economic impact
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Chief Imam of Ilorin Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Sali Dies at 75

KEY POINTS Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, Chief Imam of Ilorin, has died at the...
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Geregu Power Posts $29.5m Profit as Abdulaziz Yari Era Begins with Strong Results

KEY POINTS Geregu Power posted a pre tax profit of $29.53 million on revenue...
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Paystack Expands into Banking as Shola Akinlade Targets Nigeria’s $32bn Small Business Funding Gap

KEY POINTS Paystack has acquired and rebranded a microfinance bank to expand into lending...
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Katsina Plans To Free 70 Bandits, Sparks Outrage Across Nigeria

Katsina’s move to free 70 bandits sparks anger. Critics say it risks safety, justice, and encourages more criminal attacks.
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FCTA Workers Shut Abuja Offices, Demand Meeting With Minister Wike

FCTA and FCDA staff strike shuts Abuja offices. Workers demand Minister Wike resolve unpaid promotions and welfare issues.
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INEC Registers Two New Political Parties Ahead of 2027 General Elections

KEY POINTS INEC has registered the Democratic Leadership Alliance and the National Democratic Congress...
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EFCC Arraigns Ex-Federal University Dutsinma VC Over Alleged ₦19.7m Bribery Scheme

KEY POINTS EFCC has arraigned former Federal University Dutsinma VC, Prof. Armaya’u Hamisu Bichi,...
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Suspected Thugs Attack ADC Secretariat in Edo

KEY POINTS Suspected thugs attacked the ADC secretariat in Benin, vandalising property and damaging...
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Trump Praises Nigeria’s First Lady Remi Tinubu at US National Prayer Breakfast

KEY POINTS US President Donald Trump publicly recognised Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, at...

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