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ADC Alleges Assassination Attempt as Thugs Attack Obi

KEY POINTS Suspected armed thugs allegedly attacked Obi, Oyegun, and ADC members in Benin City, damaging property and injuring supporters. The party claims the incident was an assassination attempt following Akpata’s formal defection event. The attack has heightened political tensions amid recent election disputes...
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Former NRC Boss Arraigned Over Alleged $385,000, ₦165m Fraud

KEY POINTS Former railway chief Edetanle faces eight fraud-related charges involving over $385,000 and ₦165m. He pleaded not guilty; defence seeks time to file bail request. Court ordered remand and fixed May 2026 for trial dates. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday...

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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 Arrives Lagos After Olubadan Coronation

KEY POINTS Tinubu begins Lagos visit ahead of Independence. He will inaugurate Wole Soyinka...
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BREAKING: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Office Unsealed

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension nears resolution as her office is reopened, signaling a potential return when Senate plenary resumes.
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Buhari Loyalists Back Atiku in 2027, Challenge APC

Buhari’s men back Atiku in 2027, attacking Tinubu’s APC and exposing northern cracks that could reshape Nigeria’s political future.
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Why Citizens Are Excited That Tinubu Restored Fubara

Tinubu lifts emergency rule in Rivers, restoring Governor Fubara and the Assembly. PDP and APC jostle for influence as residents await stability and progress.
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Governor Uzodimma to Launch Book on APC’s Decade in Power

Governor Hope Uzodimma to present his book A Decade of Impactful Progressive Governance in Nigeria, assessing the APC decade in power since 2015.
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ADC Alleges Assassination Attempt as Thugs Attack Obi

KEY POINTS Suspected armed thugs allegedly attacked Obi, Oyegun, and ADC members in Benin...
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Former NRC Boss Arraigned Over Alleged $385,000, ₦165m Fraud

KEY POINTS Former railway chief Edetanle faces eight fraud-related charges involving over $385,000 and...
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DSS Arrests Alleged ISWAP Commander Linked to Owo Church Massacre

KEY POINTS DSS operatives arrested a sixth suspect linked to the 2022 Owo church...
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Bayelsa Assembly Confirms Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor

KEY POINTS Bayelsa lawmakers confirmed Peter Akpe as deputy governor following the death of...

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