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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,...
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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...

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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...
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Rivers Political Feud Escalates as Wike-Aligned PDP Faction Issues Apology Ultimatum to APC Secretary

KEY POINTS A PDP faction loyal to Nyesom Wike has given APC National Secretary...
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Atiku Warns Democracy Is Slipping As Opposition Space Shrinks Under Tinubu

Atiku Abubakar says Nigeria’s democracy is under pressure as opposition parties face growing political interference under the Tinubu administration.
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Atiku: No ADC Aspirant will Step Aside in 2027 Race

KEY POINTS Atiku says every ADC presidential aspirant will contest without pressure to withdraw. ...
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Rivers Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu Leaves PDP for APC

KEY POINTS Rivers Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu has defected from the PDP to the...
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APC Secretary Tells Wike to Quit Cabinet, Accuses Him of Meddling in Rivers Politics

KEY POINTS APC national secretary Ajibola Basiru says Nyesom Wike should resign as FCT...
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INEC Sets February 21 for Rivers Bye Elections

KEY POINTS • INEC schedules Rivers State bye elections for February 21, 2026• Vacancies arose...
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Rivers Lawmakers Loyal to Wike Defect to APC in Major Shake Up

KEY POINTS • Two Rivers senators defect from PDP to APC during Senate plenary• Six...
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Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Swears in Speaker Obasa’s Son as Agege Chairman

KEY POINTS • Sanwo Olu urged the new Agege chairman to govern inclusively and avoid...
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Opposition Blasts Tinubu’s 2026 Budget as a Blueprint for Continued Hardship

KEY POINTS Nigeria's main opposition party, the PDP, has rejected President Tinubu's 2026 budget...
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APC Claims Plateau Governor Mutfwang Defects from PDP at Abuja Caucus Meeting

KEY POINTS APC has announced the defection of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang from...
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Why Senate Should Reject Omokri Nomination – Onoh

Onoh asks the Senate to reject Reno Omokri’s ambassadorial nomination, warning it could damage Nigeria’s credibility abroad
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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...
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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...
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May & Baker Returns to Profit as TY Danjuma Family Maintains Control

KEY POINTS May & Baker Nigeria Plc returned to profit in Q4 2025, recording...
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Nigeria to Host Africa’s First Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Plant

KEY POINTS Nigeria signs MOU with South Korea’s AEDC to establish Africa’s first EV...

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