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Forest routes are fueling kidnappings across South-West

Forests and porous borders across Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Ekiti are fueling a wave of South-West kidnappings, a Saturday PUNCH investigation has revealed.
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Marafa Secures NDC Governorship Ticket in Zamfara

KEY POINTS Senator Kabiru Marafa has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Zamfara State through a consensus process. Marafa pledged to tackle corruption, improve security, strengthen governance, and ensure prudent management of public funds. The NDC also unveiled candidates for...

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APC Senatorial Primaries: Ajimobi’s Brother, Kola-Daisi, Others Disqualified in Oyo Screening Shake-Up

KEY POINTS The APC in Oyo State disqualified several senatorial aspirants, including Ajimobi Wasiu...
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Lagos Speaker Obasa Wins APC House of Reps Ticket Unopposed for Agege Seat

KEY POINTS Mudashiru Obasa secured the APC House of Representatives ticket for Agege federal...
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APC primaries trigger Reps revolt as 26 incumbents lose tickets

APC's House of Representatives primaries claimed at least 26 sitting lawmakers and 14 disqualified aspirants, triggering litigation threats and one death during violence in Plateau.
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US, Nigeria kill ISIS second-in-command al-Minuki in Sokoto strike

US and Nigerian forces killed ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a Sokoto air strike, President Trump announced, marking a major counter-terrorism milestone.
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Tambuwal Steps Down from Sokoto South Senate Race

KEY POINTS Aminu Tambuwal has withdrawn from the Sokoto South Senate race under the...
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Former Ondo Governor Olusegun Mimiko Joins APC Ahead of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS • Former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has officially defected from the PDP...
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Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Declares Interest in 2027 Presidential Race Under APM Alliance

KEY POINTS • Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has officially declared his intention to contest...
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PDP and APM Sign Alliance Agreement Ahead of 2027 Elections in Ibadan

KEY POINTS • The PDP and Allied Peoples’ Movement have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
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Mamman jailed 75 years for N33.8bn power fraud, sentenced in absentia

The Federal High Court sentenced former Power Minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in absentia over N33.8 billion fraud tied to hydroelectric power projects.
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Obasa Declares Interest in House Of Representatives Seat Ahead Of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has declared his intention to contest for...
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Fubara Denies Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Commitment to APC

KEY POINTS Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara denied rumours that he defected from the APC...
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Oyo APC Governorship Aspirants Reject Alleged Candidate Imposition Ahead of 2027 Poll

KEY POINTS Six Oyo APC governorship aspirants rejected alleged plans to impose a consensus...
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Forest routes are fueling kidnappings across South-West

Forests and porous borders across Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Ekiti are fueling a wave of South-West kidnappings, a Saturday PUNCH investigation has revealed.
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Marafa Secures NDC Governorship Ticket in Zamfara

KEY POINTS Senator Kabiru Marafa has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship...
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Tinubu at Three Years: Nigeria on the Path to Recovery Despite Challenges

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is undergoing difficult but necessary reforms that...
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Teachers, Pupils’ Abduction Sparks Protest in Oyo

KEY POINTS Teachers and civil society groups staged a peaceful protest in Ibadan Protesters...