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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...
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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...

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Maiduguri bombings kill 23, injure 108 as opposition demands Tinubu cut UK visit short

Suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers struck three locations in Maiduguri Monday evening, killing 23 people and wounding 108 others.
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UN deputy secretary-general Amina Mohammed urges African women to lead with courage, pledges support for Niger Delta

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed urged Niger Delta women to stop agonizing and start organizing at CSW70 in New York.
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ACCI pushes for Nigeria-India private sector dialogue

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for a structured Nigeria-India Private Sector Dialogue to deepen business collaboration between both countries.
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Manufacturers back 5 percent GDP industrial financing pledge

The Pan African Manufacturers Association has backed Nigeria's new industrial policy, calling its commitment to allocate up to five percent of GDP to industrial financing a pivotal economic shift.
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Borno blast: Two brothers recount narrow escape from deadly Maiduguri attack

Two brothers recount how a traffic delay saved them from Maiduguri bombings that left 23 dead and over 100 injured.
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Multiple Explosions Rock Maiduguri, Scores Feared Dead as Key Locations Hit

KEY POINTS Three coordinated explosions hit major locations in Maiduguri, leaving many feared dead...
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Tinubu Swears in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu swore in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for...
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Abuja–Kaduna Train Derails After Collision, Several Passengers Injured

KEY POINTS An Abuja–Kaduna train derailed near Asham after a collision, leaving several passengers...
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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Sees Slight Dip to 15.06% in February, Says NBS

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s inflation rate dipped slightly to 15.06% in February 2026 from...
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Civil servants demand N154,000 minimum wage, 120% pay rise over hardship

Civil servants demand N154,000 minimum wage and 120% salary increase, citing rising inflation, high living costs and declining purchasing power nationwide.
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Sokoto attack: Residents dispute mass exodus claims after Bargaja bandit raid

Residents of Bargaja deny fleeing en masse after bandit attack, saying security deployment helped restore calm and prevent wider displacement.
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AfDB approves $5.52m grant to boost tax systems in Nigeria, West Africa

AfDB approves $5.52m grant to help Nigeria and West Africa modernise tax systems, boost revenue collection, and strengthen governance frameworks.
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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...
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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...
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Police Shooting Sparks Protest at Onitsha Head Bridge

KEY POINTS Trader allegedly shot during a dispute involving N5,000. Police say he was...
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Gunfire Erupts as Hoodlums Attack Governor Adeleke’s Convoy in Osogbo

KEY POINTS Suspected hoodlums attacked Governor Ademola Adeleke’s convoy after his visit to the...