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Nigeria’s Senate Confirms 64 Ambassadorial Nominees

KEY POINTS The Senate has confirmed 64 career and non-career ambassadorial nominees submitted by President Tinubu Lawmakers raised concerns about the absence of nominees from Zamfara State, with assurances that more names will follow The nominations have drawn mixed reactions, with critics questioning the...

Nigeria Orders Reopening of Unity Colleges After Security Shutdowns

KEY POINTS The federal government has ordered the reopening of all Unity Colleges closed over security fears Authorities say security agencies are working closely with schools to ensure student safety The education ministry says the academic calendar will remain intact despite the earlier shutdown Nigeria’s...

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Babachir Lawal Uncertain About Supporting Obi in 2027

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Nigeria Remands Passenger Over Ibom Air Assault

A Nigerian court has remanded Comfort Bob at Kirikiri prison over an alleged violent assault on Ibom Air crew, as airlines ban her for life and Peter Obi decries double standards.

FG Warns of Dismissal: Orders 3,598 Civil Servants to Undergo Fresh Verification

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Marketers, Northern Groups Blast NNPC Over Refinery Delays

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Car Hits Crowd in Jigawa, Injuring 18 People

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India Turns to Nigerian Oil as Russian Imports Fade

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Pastor Accused in Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Bust

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FIRS Unveils Research-Driven Push to Boost Tax Revenue

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A New Brand for the Former 9mobile Operator Is T2

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Police Reject Sowore Torture Claims, Cite Forgery, Cyberstalking

Nigerian police dismiss Sowore's torture claims, citing due process and a valid remand order over forgery and cyberstalking charges.

Peter Obi Urges Five-Year Term for Nigerian President

Peter Obi backs a five-year presidential term without re-election, pledging to serve only once if elected in 2027.

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Nigeria’s Senate Confirms 64 Ambassadorial Nominees

KEY POINTS The Senate has confirmed 64 career and non-career ambassadorial nominees submitted by...

Nigeria Orders Reopening of Unity Colleges After Security Shutdowns

KEY POINTS The federal government has ordered the reopening of all Unity Colleges closed...

Ngige Granted Bail After Week in Custody

KEY POINTS A Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted former labour minister Chris...

Nigeria Secures Release of Soldiers Held in Burkina Faso

Nigeria secured the release of detained air force personnel after President Tinubu sent a senior delegation to Burkina Faso for high-level diplomatic talks