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Troops rescue 53 hostages and dismantle ISWAP roadblock in Borno

Soldiers of Operation Hadin Kai dismantled an ISWAP roadblock near Buratai in Borno, freeing 53 trapped civilians and recovering eight vehicles the insurgents had seized.
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Borno shortlists 40 ex-Boko Haram terrorists for army recruitment

The Borno government has put 40 former Boko Haram terrorists forward for Nigerian Army recruitment, alarming officers who question their documents and battlefield loyalty.
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PDP criticizes Okpebholo for removing local government chairmen

PDP criticizes Okpebholo for removing local government chairmen and misusing funds, while governor defends actions and calls allegations false.
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Labour Party Dismisses Claims of Alliance With APC in Edo

The Labour Party firmly denies allegations of an alliance with the APC in the Edo State governorship race, emphasizing Olumide Akpata’s independent campaign and commitment to party ideals.
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Court Denies Halt on Edo Deputy Governor’s Impeachment Bid

In a significant political development, Abuja's Federal High Court refused to pause the impeachment proceedings against Edo State Deputy Governor, Phillip Shaibu, setting a pivotal legal precedent.

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Troops rescue 53 hostages and dismantle ISWAP roadblock in Borno

Soldiers of Operation Hadin Kai dismantled an ISWAP roadblock near Buratai in Borno, freeing 53 trapped civilians and recovering eight vehicles the insurgents had seized.
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Borno shortlists 40 ex-Boko Haram terrorists for army recruitment

The Borno government has put 40 former Boko Haram terrorists forward for Nigerian Army recruitment, alarming officers who question their documents and battlefield loyalty.
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State police push shifts to governors and state lawmakers

After the Senate and House passed the state police bill, Nigeria's 36 state assemblies must now decide whether the long-debated policing reform finally becomes law.
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Nigeria signals fresh review of N70,000 minimum wage

Nigeria's government says it will reassess the N70,000 minimum wage soon, arguing that the figure no longer reflects the rising cost of living nationwide.