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Borno Makes Repentant Terrorists Swear on Quran Before Rejoining Society

KEY POINTS Borno says repentant terrorists must swear on the Quran before rejoining society. The state says nearly 9,000 former insurgents have completed rehabilitation so far. Officials identified inadequate funding as a major challenge affecting the reintegration programme. The Borno State Government has revealed that...

May 13, 2026

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Plateau Governor Cracks Down on Night Grazing, Mining After Fresh Killings

KEY POINTS Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang has banned night grazing and night mining after deadly attacks in Barkin Ladi and Bassa. Mining activities must now end by 5 p.m., while underage children are barred from herding livestock. The governor ordered security agencies to intensify...

May 13, 2026

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Asian stocks rise as investors build confidence around potential Fed rate cuts, lifting major regional indexes and improving overall market sentiment.

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Nigeria Immigration Service warns of temporary passport platform delays as system glitches slow processing, assuring applicants that restoration efforts are underway.

December 12, 2025

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Eat’n’Go Nigeria opens a new outlet at Chevron, expanding its footprint across Lagos while offering promotions and loyalty incentives for customers.

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Bayelsa Deputy Governor Collapses at Government House

Bayelsa’s deputy governor collapsed at Government House and was rushed to a hospital in Yenagoa, raising concern amid ongoing political shifts

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Dangote outlines a dollar dividend plan as his refinery moves toward a major NGX listing backed by rising export revenue

December 11, 2025

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United Nigeria Grounds Jet After Bird Strike

A bird strike disruption forced United Nigeria to ground an aircraft, causing widespread delays and leaving passengers stranded across major routes.

December 11, 2025

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INEC Chief Flags Fresh Fears Over Voter Roll

INEC warns that new registrations are rising but a long-neglected, unclean voter register could undermine election credibility unless citizens verify entries.

December 11, 2025

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Dangote Launches N100 Billion Education Fund for Students

Dangote launches N100 billion education fund for Nigerian students, including STEM scholarships, aiming to support 1.3 million learners by 2036.

December 11, 2025

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Rivers Governor Fubara Says He Suffered for Staying Silent in Political Crisis

Governor Fubara says he has suffered for staying silent amid Rivers political crisis, urging unity with state lawmakers.

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Senators Protest Selective Police Orderly Withdrawal as Tinubu Demands Full Enforcement

Senators claim uneven VIP police withdrawal; Tinubu insists full compliance to boost national security and protect all citizens.

December 11, 2025

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FG Plans N17.89 Trillion Borrowing to Fund 2026 Budget

Nigeria plans record N17.89tn borrowing in 2026 amid falling revenue; experts caution on rising debt and fiscal risks.

December 11, 2025

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Defence Minister Praises Troops for Foiling Benin Coup Attempt

Nigeria’s Defence Minister praised troops for their rapid role in stopping Benin’s coup attempt, calling it proof of Nigeria’s regional security role.

December 10, 2025