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Nigerian Troops Kill Boko Haram Deputy Commander Abu Khalid, 10 Others in Borno Night Raid

KEY POINTS Nigerian troops killed Boko Haram deputy commander Abu Khalid and 10 other terrorists in a night raid in Komala, Konduga LGA, Borno State. Abu Khalid coordinated operations and logistics in the Sambisa Forest; his death follows the killing of another commander, Julaibib,...

February 2, 2026

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Fela Kuti Becomes First African Honoured with Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

KEY POINTS Fela Kuti becomes the first African to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, almost 30 years after his death. The award recognises his contributions to Afrobeat and his activism against social injustice and corruption in Nigeria. Family and collaborators hope the recognition...

February 2, 2026

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Tinubu Hails NGX Crossing ₦100 Trillion as Investor Confidence Returns to Nigeria

KEY POINTS NGX market value has crossed ₦100 trillion, a historic first for Nigeria ...

January 9, 2026

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FG Orders All Airlines, Shipping Firms To Submit Manifests Through Single Window

FG mandates airlines, shipping firms to use National Single Window for cargo manifests, aiming to reduce delays and improve trade.

January 9, 2026

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Ogun Residents Petition Governor Over Harmful Quarry Operations in Isara Remo

Isara Remo residents petition Ogun governor over quarries destroying roads, farmland, and air quality, urging strict regulation and oversight.

January 9, 2026

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Dangote Refinery Sells Petrol Directly To Marketers After Depot Deal Fails

Dangote cuts petrol price, sells directly to independent marketers after depot deal fails, aiming to ease fuel supply issues.

January 9, 2026

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Obi Warns 141 Million Nigerians Live In Poverty As Politicians Focus On Power

Peter Obi warns poverty is rising fast in Nigeria as politicians chase power and national football players remain unpaid.

January 9, 2026

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Datti Baba Ahmed Declares 2027 Presidential Bid

KEY POINTS Datti Baba Ahmed announced his 2027 presidential ambition at the Labour Party...

January 8, 2026

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Nigeria Posts N12 Trillion Trade Surplus As Non-Oil Exports Soar

Nigeria posts N12 trillion trade surplus in H1 2025 as non-oil exports rise 21% and Special Economic Zones create jobs.

January 8, 2026

Politics

PDP Faction Plans Talks With Atiku And Peter Obi Ahead Of 2027 Elections

PDP aims to meet Atiku and Obi as part of efforts to challenge APC in 2027, despite internal party conflicts.

January 8, 2026

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Heavy Taxes And Rising Debt Threaten Nigeria’s Stability, Labour Congress Warns

The Labour Congress warns that heavy taxes and rising debt are hurting workers and calls on government to rethink tax laws.

January 8, 2026

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Bandits And Herders Kill Nine In Oyo And Benue As Police Rescue 76 Children In Kaduna

Deadly attacks in Oyo and Benue claim nine lives as police foil a kidnapping plot and rescue dozens of children.

January 8, 2026

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ICPC Presses Ahead With Probe of Ex-NMDPRA Chief

Nigeria’s ICPC says it will continue probing former NMDPRA chief Farouk Ahmed despite the withdrawal of a petition that initially prompted the investigation.

January 8, 2026

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Nigeria’s Private Sector Ends 2025 in Expansion, PMI Shows

Nigeria PMI stayed in expansion territory in December, showing sustained private sector growth as demand lifted orders, output and confidence toward the end of 2025.

January 8, 2026