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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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Air Chief Warns Against Coup Plot as Nigeria Eyes 2027 Polls

Air Chief condemns alleged coup plot, pledging legal action against any personnel found attempting to subvert Nigeria’s democratic government.

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Rivers Lawmakers Loyal to Wike Defect to APC in Major Shake Up

KEY POINTS • Two Rivers senators defect from PDP to APC during Senate plenary• Six...
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Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Swears in Speaker Obasa’s Son as Agege Chairman

KEY POINTS • Sanwo Olu urged the new Agege chairman to govern inclusively and avoid...
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Opposition Blasts Tinubu’s 2026 Budget as a Blueprint for Continued Hardship

KEY POINTS Nigeria's main opposition party, the PDP, has rejected President Tinubu's 2026 budget...
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APC Claims Plateau Governor Mutfwang Defects from PDP at Abuja Caucus Meeting

KEY POINTS APC has announced the defection of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang from...
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Why Senate Should Reject Omokri Nomination – Onoh

Onoh asks the Senate to reject Reno Omokri’s ambassadorial nomination, warning it could damage Nigeria’s credibility abroad
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Jonathan Rejects Guinea-Bissau Coup Claim, Demands Results

Goodluck Jonathan has cast doubt on the reported coup in Guinea-Bissau, calling it a ceremonial intervention and urging regional bodies to publish the true election results.
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Wase Warns Lawmakers About Criminal Infiltration

Lawmakers raised concerns after Idris Wase revealed cases of criminals infiltrating Nigeria’s security agencies through compromised recruitment processes.
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Falode Calls For Single Seven-Year Term

Falode renews calls for Nigeria to adopt a single seven-year term, arguing it would cut political waste and strengthen long-term governance
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Atiku Faults Government Over Kebbi Schoolgirls Rescue

Atiku challenges the government’s account of the Kebbi schoolgirls rescue, arguing the incident highlights Nigeria’s worsening security failures rather than a victory
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UNIMAID Graduates Over 20,000 Students

UNIMAID celebrates a major graduation milestone as more than 20,000 students complete academic programs supported by significant federal and state interventions
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US Vows Deeper Security Support To Nigeria

Nigeria and the US are moving toward deeper security cooperation, outlining new defence, intelligence and training commitments as Abuja pushes for faster support.
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Police Seal PDP National Headquarters Amid Leadership Rift

Police sealed the PDP headquarters in Abuja, blocking access and heightening tensions as the party’s leadership crisis escalates.
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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.
News

Air Chief Warns Against Coup Plot as Nigeria Eyes 2027 Polls

Air Chief condemns alleged coup plot, pledging legal action against any personnel found attempting to subvert Nigeria’s democratic government.
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Bagudu Says Tinubu Reforms Boost State Finances

Bagudu says Tinubu economic reforms are improving state finances and driving a new strategy to boost growth across Nigeria’s 8,809 wards.
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US to Deploy 200 Troops to Train Nigerian Forces

US Nigeria military cooperation deepens as Washington deploys 200 troops to train Nigerian forces in the fight against jihadist insurgents.

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