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Bandits Abduct Over 10 Passengers Travelling to Abuja

KEY POINTS Bandits reportedly abducted over 10 passengers and a driver travelling from Kebbi to Abuja. A video appears to show the captives being forced to make ransom calls. Security agencies had yet to confirm the incident or announce rescue efforts. Armed bandits have reportedly...

Swiss Authorities Confirm Ebola Patient’s Safe Arrival

KEY POINTS Ebola patient and husband arrive safely in Switzerland for treatment and isolation. Nigeria continues monitoring 52 contacts linked to the imported case. The outbreak could be declared over by December 7 if no new cases emerge and WHO criteria are met. Swiss authorities...

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Katsina Governor Radda to Begin Three-Week Medical Leave

Katsina Governor Dikko Radda to begin a three-week medical leave Monday, with Deputy Governor Faruk Jobe acting in his stead.

Nigeria Reports 156 Lassa Fever Deaths in 2025

Lassa fever deaths reach 156 in Nigeria this year, with health officials warning of rising cases and intensified containment efforts.

Car Hits Crowd in Jigawa, Injuring 18 People

Eighteen people were injured in a Jigawa car crash when a speeding vehicle rammed into a busy market crowd.

Obi Tells Police: Release Sowore Or Charge Him to Court

Peter Obi demands that police either release Sowore or formally charge him immediately to uphold legal rights.

Political Thugs Tighten Grip on Nigerian Politics

Political thugs in Nigeria are increasingly taking control of elected offices, undermining democracy and weakening electoral integrity.

CHIMAMANDA: OBI WANTS PRESIDENCY TO TRANSFORM NIGERIA

Chimamanda Adichie endorses Peter Obi’s presidential bid, citing his genuine concern for Nigeria's future and his potential to drive meaningful change.

NIGERIAN ANGLICAN CHURCH REJECTS OPENLY GAY ARCHBISHOP

The Nigerian Anglican Church rejects the election of an openly gay Archbishop, deepening the divide within the global Anglican Communion.

6 Ways to Spot Propaganda During Elections

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How ASUU Strikes Have Muzzled Nigeria’s Future

ASUU strikes continue to destabilize Nigeria’s education sector, delay student graduation, and drain the country’s future of talent and innovation

5 Life Lessons You Won’t Learn In A Nigerian Classroom

KEY POINTS Emotional intelligence is a key life skill missing from Nigerian education.  Financial...

7 Times Youth Activism Changed Nigerian Politics

Youth activism has continually shaped Nigeria's political journey, demanding reforms and achieving impact across history

Diploma or Die Trying: The Mental Cost of Surviving Nigeria’s Broken School System

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Bandits Abduct Over 10 Passengers Travelling to Abuja

KEY POINTS Bandits reportedly abducted over 10 passengers and a driver travelling from Kebbi...

Swiss Authorities Confirm Ebola Patient’s Safe Arrival

KEY POINTS Ebola patient and husband arrive safely in Switzerland for treatment and isolation. ...

Senate vows state police law by end of 2026 as states agree

The Senate says a state police law will be enacted by the end of 2026, after at least 24 state assemblies approved the constitutional amendment.

Gunmen Kill Islamic Cleric, Associate in Katsina

KEY POINTS Gunmen killed Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka and his associate in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State. ...