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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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Court Adjourns Uche Nnaji’s Suit Against UNN to November 10

Hearing stalls in Uche Nnaji certificate case as UNN fails to file a response. Court adjourns the matter to November 10.

October 6, 2025

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Bauchi Women Push Lawmakers to Pass Reserve Seats Bill

Over 36,000 women in Bauchi urge the National Assembly to pass the Reserve Seats Bill to boost women’s representation in politics.

October 6, 2025

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Kwara Governor Considers State Security to Tackle Insecurity

Governor AbdulRazaq considers a state security force to combat kidnapping and violent attacks across Kwara State.

October 4, 2025

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Ogunlesi’s GIP in Talks to Acquire AES in $40 Billion Power Deal

Adebayo Ogunlesi’s GIP is negotiating a $40 billion takeover of U.S. utility AES, as AI-driven power demand intensifies global infrastructure deals.

October 3, 2025

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Tinubu Calls for Productivity Push in Independence Day Speech

Tinubu urges Nigerians to produce more, backing reforms that he says will build a stronger, self-reliant economy despite current hardship.

October 1, 2025

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FG to Arraign Activist Sowore Over Social Media Post

FG will arraign activist Omoyele Sowore over a social media post critical of President Tinubu, citing cybercrimes law, with X and Meta also named in the case.

September 30, 2025

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Nigeria Declares Oct. 1 Public Holiday for 65th Independence

Nigeria declares Oct. 1 public holiday to mark 65th Independence Day, urging unity and trust in Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

September 29, 2025

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Adamawa ADC Gives Atiku End-Year Membership Ultimatum

The Adamawa ADC gave Atiku Abubakar a membership ultimatum, warning he must register or lose recognition in the party

September 29, 2025

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Tinubu Arrives Lagos After Olubadan Coronation

KEY POINTS Tinubu begins Lagos visit ahead of Independence. He will inaugurate Wole Soyinka...

September 27, 2025

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BREAKING: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Office Unsealed

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension nears resolution as her office is reopened, signaling a potential return when Senate plenary resumes.

September 23, 2025

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Buhari Loyalists Back Atiku in 2027, Challenge APC

Buhari’s men back Atiku in 2027, attacking Tinubu’s APC and exposing northern cracks that could reshape Nigeria’s political future.

September 19, 2025

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Why Citizens Are Excited That Tinubu Restored Fubara

Tinubu lifts emergency rule in Rivers, restoring Governor Fubara and the Assembly. PDP and APC jostle for influence as residents await stability and progress.

September 18, 2025