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Peter Obi Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition

KEY POINTS Peter Obi confirms he will contest the 2027 presidential election as a principal candidate. He criticises President Tinubu for spending 23 days abroad in January amid worsening national challenges. Obi highlights insecurity, failing education, and power sector problems as urgent priorities. Former Labour...

February 3, 2026

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FMC Abuja Denies Negligence in Death of Singer Ifunanya Nwagene After Snake Bite

KEY POINTS FMC Abuja says it made every effort to save singer Ifunanya Nwagene and denies negligence. Nwagene, a soprano with the Amemuso Choir, died after complications from a snake bite. The Abuja music community is mourning the loss of a promising young talent. The...

February 3, 2026

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Bauchi Police Confirm Death in Farmer-Herder Clash

Police confirmed one death and five arrests after a violent farmer-herder clash in Bauchi, prompting tighter security and a deeper investigation

November 29, 2025

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EFCC Summons Former Justice Minister Malami

EFCC invites former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami for renewed questioning as investigators expand their probe and revisit decisions from his time in office

November 28, 2025

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Kaduna Widows Receive Free Homes from Adashe Initiative

Kaduna widows and orphans receive 100 free homes through the Adashe housing project, combining shelter, training, and empowerment for long-term self-reliance

November 28, 2025

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Anambra Intensifies Crackdown On Environmental Violations

Anambra expands its environmental enforcement campaign, targeting street trading, drainage blockages and illegal wastewater discharge to improve community safety and curb flooding risks

November 27, 2025

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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

November 26, 2025

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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

November 25, 2025

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Fifty Abducted Niger Students Reportedly Escape

CAN confirms that 50 abducted Niger students have escaped, offering rare relief amid ongoing school kidnappings and rising insecurity in the region.

November 24, 2025

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Ezekwesili Blames Abductions On Deep Institutional Decay

Oby Ezekwesili warns that Nigeria’s recurring student abductions reflect the corruption impact on weakened state institutions, arguing that persistent failures have fueled worsening insecurity

November 24, 2025

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Nigerian Woman, 63, Welcomes Natural Twin Boys

A 63-year-old Nigerian woman recounts her decades-long path to naturally delivering twin boys after years of setbacks and inconclusive medical scans

November 22, 2025

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Nigeria Moves To Curb Honorary Degree Abuse

Nigeria tightens oversight of honorary doctorate awards as the NUC exposes illegal institutions, cash-for-title deals, and violations of long-standing academic guidelines

November 21, 2025

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Lagos Unveils New Abraham Adesanya Housing Units

Lagos introduces 233 new homes in the Abraham Adesanya Estate, continuing its push to expand public housing and meet rising demand across the state

November 20, 2025

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7 Emerging Entertainment Opportunities For Nigerian Creatives

Explore emerging entertainment opportunities in Nigeria, offering young creatives new ways to build careers, monetize content, and thrive in a dynamic industry

November 18, 2025