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Salihu Dangoje Elected New Kebbi Assembly Speaker

KEY POINTS • Salihu Maikasuwa-Dangoje has been elected Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly. • His emergence followed the death of former Speaker Mohammed Usman-Zuru in Egypt. • Lawmakers unanimously backed his nomination during plenary in Birnin Kebbi. The Kebbi State House of Assembly has elected...
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Court Orders Sowore to Open Defence in Defamation Trial Over Tinubu Remarks

KEY POINTS • A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed Omoyele Sowore to begin his defence in a criminal defamation case. • The case involves allegations that Sowore called President Bola Tinubu a “criminal” in social media posts. • The trial will proceed on a day-to-day...

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Oyo Says Agricultural Investments Have Cut Food Prices

Oyo State’s agricultural investment reforms are stabilizing food prices as Governor Makinde credits farm hubs, private partnerships, and infrastructure upgrades.
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Lagos Begins Compensation for Oworonshoki Demolition Victims

Lagos begins Oworonshoki demolition compensation, balancing urban renewal with citizen welfare and long-term waterfront development goals.
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EFCC Recovers ₦500 Billion, Secures 7,000 Convictions — Tinubu

Tinubu says EFCC corruption recovery tops ₦500 billion with 7,000 convictions, underscoring renewed national momentum against graft.
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ASUU Strike Halts Universities as Government Tightens Grip

ASUU strike shuts Nigerian universities as lecturers protest unpaid salaries and government enforcement intensifies across campuses.
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Police Yet to Get Court Order on Tinted Permits

Nigeria Police clarify that no court order has reinstated tinted-glass permits, maintaining suspension until legal review is completed under Egbetokun’s directive.
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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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Otedola Raises Stake in First HoldCo by ₦2.01 Billion

Femi Otedola increases stake in First HoldCo by N2.01 billion, strengthening his hold in Nigeria’s oldest financial institution.
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Nigeria’s GDP Grows 4.23% in Q2, Surpassing Forecasts

Nigeria’s GDP grows by 4.23% in Q2 2023, exceeding expectations, with agriculture and services leading the charge.
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Abia Community Divided Over Ban On Native Doctors

Abia faces rising tension after the government banned the native doctors’ new yam festival, sparking disputes between cultural leaders and authorities.
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Nigerian Army Kills Militants, Frees Dozens in Raids

The Nigerian Army kills terrorists and rescues 39 hostages in raids that intensify counterterrorism efforts across northern states.
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Zamfara Nurses Strike as Union Presses Governor

Zamfara nurses strike after 24-hour ultimatum to Governor Lawal, demanding unpaid entitlements and better welfare conditions.
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Canoe Paddlers Find New Livelihood in Flooded Maiduguri

Maiduguri’s seasonal floods spark canoe paddling as a new urban trade, turning hardship into economic survival for residents and young entrepreneurs.
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Salihu Dangoje Elected New Kebbi Assembly Speaker

KEY POINTS • Salihu Maikasuwa-Dangoje has been elected Speaker of the Kebbi State House of...
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Court Orders Sowore to Open Defence in Defamation Trial Over Tinubu Remarks

KEY POINTS • A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed Omoyele Sowore to begin...
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Reps Session Turns Rowdy Over Minority Leader Endorsement Dispute

KEY POINTS • House of Representatives proceedings became heated after Philip Agbese alleged his signature...
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Police Arrest Man Behind Fake AI Voice of Tinubu

KEY POINTS Police have arrested Ifechukwu Dennis, accused of creating and circulating an AI-generated...