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Bode George Dismisses Fears Over PDP Defections

KEY POINTS Bode George insisted that recent defections from the PDP to the APC, including major Delta State figures, are not a fatal blow to the party. He described the mass defections as temporary political shifts common in Nigeria’s dynamic political landscape. George reaffirmed...

Akpabio Leads Nigerian Delegation to Vatican for Pope Francis’ Funeral

KEY POINTS Senate President Godswill Akpabio will lead a five-member Nigerian delegation to the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral, delivering President Tinubu’s letter of condolence. The delegation includes prominent diplomats and Catholic leaders, highlighting Nigeria’s deep ties with the global Catholic community. President Tinubu...

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Ooni’s Ex-Wife, Others Remanded Over Ibadan Stampede

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PDP Slams APC Over Food Stampedes Killing Dozens in Nigeria

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Kuku Urges Stronger Health Insurance to Improve Access to Care

Experts stress the need for stronger health insurance in Nigeria to ensure access to quality healthcare and support sustainable hospital financing Experts stress the need for stronger health insurance in Nigeria to ensure access to quality healthcare and support sustainable hospital financing.

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Delta governor says Tinubu's economic policies are impoverishing Nigerians as inflation, fuel subsidy removal, and hardship hit citizens hard

FEC Approves N47.96 Trillion 2025 Budget for National Assembly

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Tinubu Pays ₦85 Billion ECOWAS Levy, First Full Payment in 19 Years

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Nigeria’s Inflation to Hit 34.64% as Cost Pressures Mount

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Bode George Dismisses Fears Over PDP Defections

KEY POINTS Bode George insisted that recent defections from the PDP to the APC,...

Akpabio Leads Nigerian Delegation to Vatican for Pope Francis’ Funeral

KEY POINTS Senate President Godswill Akpabio will lead a five-member Nigerian delegation to the...

From Cabals to Citizens: The Quiet Revolution Shifting Nigeria’s Political Landscape

KEY POINTS A growing citizen-led movement is challenging Nigeria’s long-dominant political cabals, driven by...

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