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Adeleke Meets Tinubu, Presents Certificate of Return After Osun Victory

KEY POINTS Ademola Adeleke presented his Certificate of Return to President Bola Tinubu after winning the August 15 Osun governorship election. Adeleke polled 511,067 votes to defeat APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji, who scored 444,815 votes, winning by 66,252 votes. The meeting comes amid growing...

August 21, 2026

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23-Year-Old Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders to Nigerian Troops

KEY POINTS 23-year-old suspected Boko Haram fighter Ali Saidiq surrendered to troops in Borno with an AK-47 and 26 rounds of ammunition. He reportedly abandoned the group following sustained military pressure and growing disinterest in terrorist activities. The military is profiling Saidiq and investigating...

August 21, 2026

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SEC and NYSC sign MoU to fight Ponzi schemes

The Securities and Exchange Commission and the NYSC have signed an MoU to train corps members as financial literacy facilitators and protect young Nigerians from fraudulent investment schemes.

March 24, 2026

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Nigeria’s manufacturing share of GDP slips to 8.05 Percent in 2025

Nigeria's manufacturing sector slipped to an 8.05 percent share of real GDP in 2025, falling from 8.24 percent the previous year even as output posted a slight improvement.

March 24, 2026

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Security Group Warns of Planned Terrorist Attacks in Three Kwara LGAs

KEY POINTS A security group warned of suspected coordinated terrorist attacks targeting Ifelodun, Irepodun...

March 23, 2026

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African Democratic Congress Kicks Off Sale of Nomination Forms Ahead of National Convention

KEY POINTS The African Democratic Congress has begun selling nomination and expression of interest...

March 23, 2026

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Veteran Actor Abiodun Ayoyinka Rebrands as Bondu Alaska

KEY POINTS Abiodun Ayoyinka has rebranded from “Papa Ajasco” to “Bondu Alaska” due to...

March 23, 2026

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Tinubu Hosts Governors, Pledges Intensified Action Against Insecurity

KEY POINTS President Tinubu pledged intensified efforts against insecurity, engaging international partners for equipment...

March 23, 2026

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Bayero University expels 171 students for falsifying credentials

Bayero University Kano has expelled 171 students for falsifying admission entry qualifications, following an investigation approved at the university's 433rd Senate meeting on March 4, 2026.

March 23, 2026

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Why Nigerians abroad now order clothes, shoes and food directly from Nigeria

Soaring costs of living abroad are driving Nigerians in the diaspora to order clothing, food and accessories directly from home.

March 23, 2026

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Terrorists abduct nine worshippers at Kwara church, security forces rescue three

Suspected terrorists stormed an ECWA church in Kwara State on Sunday morning, abducting nine worshippers during an ongoing service.

March 23, 2026

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Peter Obi calls El-Rufai’s detention political persecution, demands rule of law

Peter Obi has condemned the continued detention of ex-Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, calling it politically motivated persecution.

March 23, 2026

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Nigeria’s power DisCos lost N2.35trn in two years as blackouts deepen across the country

Nigeria's electricity distributors have recorded N2.35 trillion in combined losses over two years, worsening a deepening national power crisis.

March 23, 2026

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Navy seizes 44,000 litres of illegal fuel, arrests eight in Rivers

The Nigerian Navy intercepted 44,000 litres of suspected illegally refined diesel and arrested eight suspects in Rivers State during an intelligence-driven patrol under Operation Delta Sentinel.

March 23, 2026