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Tinubu Declares “No Mercy,” Officially Designates Bandits as Terrorists

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has declared a major policy shift, officially designating bandits and all armed non-state actors as terrorists, and promising a merciless, coordinated military and judicial response. This executive move is reinforced by parliamentary resolve, as the Senate has legally classified...
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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 proposal, labelling it a "budget of consolidated renewed sufferings" that fails to address the severe economic hardship and poverty faced by citizens. The criticism challenges the administration's economic narrative, contrasting...

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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 Declares Oct. 1 Public Holiday for 65th Independence

Nigeria declares Oct. 1 public holiday to mark 65th Independence Day, urging unity and trust in Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
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Adamawa ADC Gives Atiku End-Year Membership Ultimatum

The Adamawa ADC gave Atiku Abubakar a membership ultimatum, warning he must register or lose recognition in the party
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Tinubu Declares “No Mercy,” Officially Designates Bandits as Terrorists

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has declared a major policy shift, officially designating bandits...
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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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Shettima Dismisses 2027 Election Challengers, Claims Tinubu’s Victory is “A Responsibility”

KEY POINTS Vice President Kashim Shettima asserted that challenging President Tinubu in 2027 would...
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Ogbo-Ogwu Market Hands Over N265m Worth of Fake, Expired Drugs to NAFDAC

Ogbo-Ogwu Market in Onitsha transfers N265m worth of fake and expired drugs to NAFDAC for disposal.

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