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Nigeria Ranks States On Health Commitments Progress

Nigeria’s health ministry ranks states on their progress in implementing National Council on Health resolutions, showing sharp differences in execution and funding readiness
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Kebbi Schoolgirls: Widow Describes Daughter’s Narrow Escape from Abduction

Bandits kill Kebbi school vice principal and abduct 25 girls. Widow recalls her daughter’s quick thinking that saved her life.

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Obi Rejects ‘Street Urchins’ Tag, Says Politics for All Nigerians

Peter Obi says his politics centers on ordinary Nigerians, not elites, after dismissing claims that his supporters are “street urchins.”
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Minister Geoffrey Nnaji Resigns, DeniesForgery Allegations

Geoffrey Nnaji resigns from Tinubu’s cabinet, saying his decision is personal and not an admission of guilt amid forgery allegations.
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INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu Hands Over to Agbamuche-Mbu

Mahmood Yakubu resigns after ten years as INEC chairman, marking the end of a transformative decade of electoral reform in Nigeria.
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Tinubu Convenes Council Meetings to Tackle Rising Insecurity

Tinubu convenes Council of State and Police Council meetings to discuss Nigeria’s rising insecurity and key governance priorities.
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Soludo Questions INEC’s Plan to Limit Power on Result Review

Charles Soludo warns that INEC’s plan to limit its result review power could weaken accountability and stall Nigeria’s electoral progress.
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Akpoti-Uduaghan Set to Return After Six-Month Senate Suspension

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan returns to plenary after her six-month Senate suspension, amid legal tensions and criticism of the chamber’s leadership.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nigeria Ranks States On Health Commitments Progress

Nigeria’s health ministry ranks states on their progress in implementing National Council on Health resolutions, showing sharp differences in execution and funding readiness
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Kebbi Schoolgirls: Widow Describes Daughter’s Narrow Escape from Abduction

Bandits kill Kebbi school vice principal and abduct 25 girls. Widow recalls her daughter’s quick thinking that saved her life.
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Nigeria Plans National University Ranking for 2026

Nigeria schedules its next national university ranking for October 2026 as NURAC outlines plans to boost quality and align with global standards.
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UNFPA Seeks Stronger Political Will on Maternal Mortality

UNFPA says Nigeria must strengthen political will and overhaul health systems to reduce soaring maternal and neonatal deaths.

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