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Kwara Police Arrest Four Over Imam’s Killing

Kwara police arrest four suspects after a mob attack killed the Sokunkpan village Chief Imam, with investigations expanding to track remaining attackers
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US Military Drafts Airstrike Plans for Nigeria After Trump’s Warning

The U.S. military prepared airstrike plans for Nigeria after Trump’s order to protect Christians from extremist violence.

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Bill to Bar Over-60s from Running for President, Governor Passes

The Nigerian House of Representatives passes a bill to prevent individuals over 60 from contesting for President or Governor, alongside other key reforms.
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Delta APC rejects Waive’s call to adopt Oborevwori for 2027

The Delta APC strongly rejects Hon. Waive’s call for Governor Oborevwori as the 2027 candidate, pledging to offer a credible alternative
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Reps Bill to Convert Lagos LCDAs into Full LGAs

The House of Representatives passed legislation to evolve Lagos' 37 LCDAs into complete Local Government Areas which could result in enhancing Nigeria's total LGAs to 811.
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Ezekwesili Defends Clash with Senator Nwaebonyi

Oby Ezekwesili defends her confrontation with Senator Nwaebonyi, emphasizing the need for women’s voices in politics and public accountability.
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Ezekwesili and Senator Clash During Heated Senate Hearing

A verbal confrontation broke out between Ezekwesili and Senator Nwaebonyi during a Senate hearing on Akpabio, raising questions over bias.
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INEC holds meeting over recall of Kogi senator

INEC discusses Kogi senator Akpoti-Uduaghan's recall amid legal and constituent challenges, with the senator denying any apology to the Senate
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Obasanjo Links Democracy Failure in Africa to Loss of Values

Obasanjo critiques Africa's failing democracy, stressing the need for a system rooted in African values and culture.
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2027 Elections: Coalition Forms Against Tinubu and APC

Team New Nigeria (TNN) emerges to challenge President Tinubu and the APC ahead of the 2027 elections, criticizing their economic policies.
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APGA and LP Feud Fuels Insecurity in Ihiala

Leaders in Ihiala hold APGA and LP responsible for deteriorating security under the ongoing leadership dispute about financial corruption.
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Fubara Counters Tinubu’s Allegations, Blames Wike for Pipeline Attacks

Fubara has denied President Tinubu's claims of pipeline attacks and blamed Wike’s comments for the rising tensions.
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Rivers State administrator vows to restore order, reject violence

Ibas pledges to restore law and order in Rivers State, rejecting violence and committing to protect civil liberties during his tenure as administrator
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Rivers Crisis: Atiku, El-Rufai Challenge Tinubu’s Suspension of Officials

Atiku Abubakar and Nasir El-Rufai lead a coalition against Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers officials, calling it unconstitutional and an attack on democracy.
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Kwara Police Arrest Four Over Imam’s Killing

Kwara police arrest four suspects after a mob attack killed the Sokunkpan village Chief Imam, with investigations expanding to track remaining attackers
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US Military Drafts Airstrike Plans for Nigeria After Trump’s Warning

The U.S. military prepared airstrike plans for Nigeria after Trump’s order to protect Christians from extremist violence.
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Food Imports Surge 45% as Local Production Struggles to Keep Up

Nigeria’s food imports jumped 45% in H1 2025 as insecurity and weak agricultural output hurt local production capacity.
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31 U.S. Congress Members Commend Trump for Nigeria’s CPC Tag

U.S. lawmakers praise Trump for reinstating Nigeria’s CPC tag, citing protection of Christians and global defense of religious freedom.

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