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Ogun health workers begin 72-hour warning strike after colleague is stabbed at Abeokuta hospital

Health workers at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, began a 72-hour warning strike after a laboratory scientist was allegedly stabbed by a patient’s relative at the hospital.
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Obasanjo says 13% derivation is only a start for oil-producing states

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the 13% derivation is only a starting point for oil producing states, as Bayelsa governor Douye Diri calls it inadequate.

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NDC disowns candidates’ list circulating on social media

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has disowned a list of purported candidates for Imo, Abia and Anambra circulating on social media, calling it fake and unauthorised.
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Ethiopia prisoner transfer deal aligns with Renewed Hope agenda, says FG

The Federal Government says its Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement with Ethiopia, to repatriate 98 Nigerian inmates, aligns with the citizen diplomacy of Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.
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I never saw the report that led to Natasha’s suspension, says Ireti Kingibe

FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe says she never saw the report that led to the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate.
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Atiku Welcomes Appeal Court Order Stopping ADC Deregistration

KEY POINTS The Court of Appeal halted the Federal High Court judgment ordering the...
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Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Four Other Parties

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered INEC to deregister the...
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NDC Picks Kwankwaso’s Son as Kano Deputy Governorship Candidate

KEY POINTS NDC governorship candidate in Kano, Aminu Gwarzo, has picked Mustapha Kwankwaso as...
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APC Picks Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as Adeola’s Running Mate in Ogun

KEY POINTS APC has named Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as the deputy governorship candidate for the...
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Soludo appoints Christian Udechukwu special adviser on investments

Anambra Governor Charles Soludo has appointed Christian Udechukwu as his Special Adviser on Investments, returning the former industry commissioner to the state's Executive Council.
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Strengthen local arms production and block crime financing, Reps tell key sectors

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has urged Nigeria's defence industry to deepen local arms production and charged the financial sector to block criminal and terrorist financing flows.
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Nigeria is moving in the right direction, FG says as it defends Tinubu’s reforms

The Federal Government says Nigeria is steadily emerging from economic fragility, defending President Tinubu's reforms with GDP growth, over one million student loan beneficiaries and anti-graft gains.
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National Assembly will pass state police bill this week, says Bamidele

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele says the National Assembly will pass the constitutional amendment bill establishing state police this week, calling the reform long overdue amid worsening insecurity.
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INEC Meets Parties, Defends Appeal Against Court Rulings on Election Timelines

KEY POINTS INEC met political parties ahead of the June 20 Ekiti governorship election...
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Ogun health workers begin 72-hour warning strike after colleague is stabbed at Abeokuta hospital

Health workers at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, began a 72-hour warning strike after a laboratory scientist was allegedly stabbed by a patient’s relative at the hospital.
Business

Obasanjo says 13% derivation is only a start for oil-producing states

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the 13% derivation is only a starting point for oil producing states, as Bayelsa governor Douye Diri calls it inadequate.
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Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on debt interest in six months, 124% of its revenue, World Bank says

Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on interest in the first half of 2026, equal to 124.2% of its N6.2 trillion revenue, according to the World Bank.
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Nigeria opens 2026 licensing round with 40 oil blocks as output hits 1.82 million barrels a day

Nigeria has launched its 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater, as crude and condensate output rises to 1.82 million barrels a day.