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INEC Sets February 21 for Rivers Bye Elections

KEY POINTS • INEC schedules Rivers State bye elections for February 21, 2026• Vacancies arose from a resignation and a death in the state assembly• Polls follow months of political crisis and federal intervention Nigeria’s electoral commission has fixed February 21, 2026 as the date for...
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Rivers Lawmakers Loyal to Wike Defect to APC in Major Shake Up

KEY POINTS • Two Rivers senators defect from PDP to APC during Senate plenary• Six Rivers House of Representatives members also join the ruling party• Senate leaders dismiss fears of Nigeria sliding into a one party systeM Nigeria’s ruling party tightened its grip on the National...

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North Central Leaders Press Case for 2027 Presidency

A coalition insists the North Central must produce president in 2027, warning continued exclusion threatens unity and fairness in Nigeria.
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Delta Police Say Officers Can Search Without Warrants

Delta police say officers can conduct warrantless searches, sparking public concern about rights, accountability, and abuse of stop-and-search powers.
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NNPC, Gas Suppliers Sign 20-Year Agreement With NLNG

NNPC and partners sign 20-year supply agreements with NLNG to secure Feedgas, strengthen energy future, and ensure fairness in gas pricing
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FCT Farmers Struggle as Fertiliser Prices Increase

Farmers in Abuja’s Bwari Area Council say rising fertiliser prices threaten food production, leaving smallholders struggling to balance costs and survival.
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Benue Assembly Suspends Lawmakers in Impeachment Plot

The Benue Assembly suspension of four lawmakers over an alleged impeachment plot has triggered a leadership reshuffle and heightened political tensions in Makurdi.
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Taribo West Slams NFF Over Neglect of Late Peter Rufai

Taribo West condemned the NFF neglect of Rufai, saying Nigeria failed to honor the late Super Eagles goalkeeper and left his family without support.
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PDP Governors to Meet in Zamfara Ahead of Convention

PDP governors meeting in Zamfara will shape strategy ahead of the 2025 convention, with Dauda Lawal hosting counterparts in Gusau.
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Nasarawa Governor Approves N1.6 Billion 2012 Gratuities

Nasarawa clears 2012 gratuities with N1.6 billion payment, ending decade-long backlog for retired civil servants and reinforcing fiscal discipline.
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UK Dominates Nigeria’s Q1 Capital Inflows with $5.5 Trillion Naira

UK investors lead Nigeria’s Q1 capital inflows, driving foreign investment and growth in tech, energy, and agriculture sectors
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Adeleke Pledges to Defend PDP From Political Adversaries

Governor Adeleke assures PDP members of unity and resilience, vowing to defend the party against political adversaries ahead of 2027.
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FG Yet to Release Budget Reports in Nearly One Year

Nigeria has not published budget reports in nearly a year, raising a supremacy battle in budget transparency and weakening public accountability
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Dangote Loses $549 Million in Market Rout

Dangote net worth dropped below $29 billion after a $549 million cement market loss, though private assets continue to underpin his fortune.dangote-net-worth-market-loss-2025
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INEC Sets February 21 for Rivers Bye Elections

KEY POINTS • INEC schedules Rivers State bye elections for February 21, 2026• Vacancies arose...
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Rivers Lawmakers Loyal to Wike Defect to APC in Major Shake Up

KEY POINTS • Two Rivers senators defect from PDP to APC during Senate plenary• Six...
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Economic Hardship Debate Deepens As Radda Says FG Controls 52% Of Federation Revenue

Governor Dikko Radda says the Federal Government controls most federation revenue and should share responsibility for Nigeria’s economic hardship.
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NBA, Atiku Call For Suspension Of New Tax Laws Over Alleged Gazette Alterations

The NBA and Atiku Abubakar are demanding suspension of Nigeria’s new tax laws over alleged post-passage alterations.

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