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Ex-health minister says LG autonomy alone won’t fix primary care

Former Health Minister Prof. Adenike Grange says local government autonomy, while well-intentioned, cannot fix Nigeria's primary healthcare crisis without the human resource capacity and accountability frameworks to match.
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DHQ denies claims military shows leniency to terrorists

Nigeria's Defence Headquarters has rejected social media claims that the military favours leniency for terrorists, saying viral posts deliberately misrepresented the Chief of Defence Staff's remarks.

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Governor Siminalayi Fubara Sacks Entire Rivers Cabinet

KEY POINTS Governor Fubara dissolved his entire cabinet and ordered immediate handover to senior...
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Kwankwassiya, NNPP Reject US Sanctions on Kwankwaso

NNPP and the Kwankwassiya movement reject a Kwankwaso US sanctions proposal, calling the congressional move politically motivated and selective.
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US Lawmakers Seek Sanctions Over Nigeria Religious Violations

US lawmakers propose sanctions over Nigeria religious freedom violations, citing killings and attacks while calling for visa bans and asset freezes.
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Senate Promises Review as Protesters Demand Real-Time Results

The Senate says it will review the real-time electronic transmission clause after protesters demanded stronger electoral safeguards ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
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Tinubu Vows Security Push as Insecurity Weighs on Economy

Tinubu says insecurity keeps his administration sleepless, warning terrorism and banditry threaten economic growth as he pledges stronger security action.
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Peter Obi Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition

KEY POINTS Peter Obi confirms he will contest the 2027 presidential election as a...
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Kano Senator Orders Defected NNPP Chairmen to Return Party Vehicles

KEY POINTS Senator Rufai Hanga has ordered defected NNPP local government chairmen in Kano...
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Nigeria Governor’s Call for Single Term Reignites Tenure Debate

Governor Mohammed Bago says fear of re-election weakens governance, reviving national debate over adopting a single term for governors and constitutional reform.
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Abia Group Donates ₦100 Million for Otti’s 2027 Nomination Form

Ukwa La Ngwa leaders have donated ₦100 million to fund Governor Alex Otti’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 Abia governorship election.
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Senate Sets Up Panel to Harmonise Views on Electoral Bill

Nigeria’s Senate has formed a bipartisan committee to consolidate lawmakers’ views on proposed Electoral Act amendments, with a report due within 48 hours.
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Nigeria’s House Approves Tinubu’s N58.18 Trillion 2026 Budget

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has approved President Tinubu’s N58.18 trillion 2026 budget, prioritising capital expenditure, security and macroeconomic stability.
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Lawmaker Warns Soludo Against Ending South-East Sit-At-Home

Obi Aguocha cautions Anambra Governor Soludo that ending the Monday sit-at-home could reignite unrest and disrupt fragile peace in the South-East.
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Ex-health minister says LG autonomy alone won’t fix primary care

Former Health Minister Prof. Adenike Grange says local government autonomy, while well-intentioned, cannot fix Nigeria's primary healthcare crisis without the human resource capacity and accountability frameworks to match.
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DHQ denies claims military shows leniency to terrorists

Nigeria's Defence Headquarters has rejected social media claims that the military favours leniency for terrorists, saying viral posts deliberately misrepresented the Chief of Defence Staff's remarks.
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Investigation links late Access Bank CEO to 106 London properties

A new investigation into offshore property ownership in London has linked late Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe to 106 properties in the British capital held through shell companies.
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OYSIEC visits INEC to prepare for December LG elections

Oyo State's electoral commission has formally notified INEC of a December 29 local government election date and requested collaboration on voter registers and electoral materials.

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