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Ondo State High Court Judge Bamidele Fola Adeyeye Dies at 65

KEY POINTS Ondo State High Court judge Bamidele Fola Adeyeye has died at the age of 65. The judiciary described him as a respected jurist known for integrity, fairness, and dedication to justice. Adeyeye served on the bench since 2011 after founding the law...
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Benue Declares State of Emergency as Lassa Fever Outbreak Worsens

KEY POINTS Benue State has declared a state of emergency due to a surge in Lassa fever infections and deaths. Over 250 suspected cases, about 45–46 confirmed infections, and at least 10 deaths have been recorded. Authorities have launched emergency measures including contact tracing,...

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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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Court Removes Julius Abure as Labour Party Chairman

KEY POINTS The Federal High Court removes Julius Abure as Labour Party chairman, recognising...
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Court Throws Out Anyanwu Suit Over PDP National Secretary Role

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed Samuel Anyanwu’s suit seeking recognition...
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Abia Obidient Group Denies Threat to Withdraw Support for Otti

Abia’s Obidient Movement says reports linking its support for Governor Alex Otti to ADC defection plans are false and misrepresent its position.
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NESG Warns 2027 Elections Could Disrupt Economic Reforms

NESG warns the 2027 elections may undermine Nigeria’s economic reforms, stressing consolidation, disciplined policies, and stronger growth in agriculture and manufacturing.
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Kwankwaso Rejects Claims He Backed Gov Yusuf Defection to APC

KEY POINTS Kwankwaso denies backing any plan by Governor Abba Yusuf to leave NNPP ...
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NADECO USA Urges Emergency Rule in Northern Nigeria

NADECO USA has urged President Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in northern Nigeria, citing insecurity and risks to credible elections in 2027.
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Ondo State High Court Judge Bamidele Fola Adeyeye Dies at 65

KEY POINTS Ondo State High Court judge Bamidele Fola Adeyeye has died at the...
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Benue Declares State of Emergency as Lassa Fever Outbreak Worsens

KEY POINTS Benue State has declared a state of emergency due to a surge...
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Delta cleric, farmer attacked by herdsman, later detained by police after reporting incident

A Delta pastor and farmer say herdsmen attacked them on a farm, but police later detained them after reporting incident.
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Tinubu Tells Media: Scrutinise States, Not Just Me

President Tinubu told media executives at Aso Rock Friday that the press should scrutinise states and local governments with the same intensity it applies to his administration.

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