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Calls grow for EFCC chairman’s sack over Osun account freeze ahead of August 15 election

Calls for the sacking or resignation of EFCC chairman Ola Olukoyede have grown louder after President Tinubu ordered the agency to unfreeze Osun State's accounts just 10 days before the governorship election.
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Kwara nurse delivered 10 babies with bare hands while held captive by Boko Haram

A rescued Kwara nurse says she delivered 10 babies with her bare hands while held captive by Boko Haram for nearly six months after the February attack on Woro community.
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Speaker Abbas Declares Bid For Fifth Term in House of Representatives

KEY POINTS Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has declared his bid...
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Tinubu meets Abbas and Reps after rejecting senators’ ticket bid

President Tinubu held a closed-door meeting with House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and other Reps at the Villa, days after shutting down senators' automatic ticket bid.
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PDP loses five Reps, APC two in fresh House defections

Eight lawmakers switched parties Tuesday in the House of Representatives, with PDP losing five members and APC two as 2027 election positioning intensifies.
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Reps signal imminent payments on N1.8trn contractor debt

Members of the House of Representatives say the Federal Government could release part of its N1.8 trillion contractor debt payments as early as this week, following years of failed disbursements from the 2024 budget cycle.
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Nigeria Tax Laws Face Fresh Resistance as Lawmakers, Students and Court Step In

Nigeria’s new tax laws face growing resistance as lawmakers, students and the courts question their authenticity and planned rollout.
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Nigeria Lawmakers Approve Revised 2024 and 2025 Budgets

Nigeria’s House of Representatives approved revised 2024 and 2025 budgets, raising spending levels as the government adjusts to revenue limits and execution challenges.
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Peter Obi: Not Criminalising Vote Buying at Primaries Hurts Democracy

Peter Obi faults lawmakers for failing to criminalise vote buying at party primaries, warning the practice damages Nigeria’s democracy.
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Reps Press FG Over WAEC Subject Removals

Lawmakers urge the Education Ministry to reverse recent WAEC subject removals, warning the changes threaten students’ preparation for the 2026 examination cycle.
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Nigeria Lawmakers Demand Urgent Action as Violence Surges Nationwide

Lawmakers warned of rising insecurity in Nigeria, citing kidnappings, banditry, and weak institutions, and called for legislative reforms and stronger security measures.
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House Launches Probe Into Tax Deductions and Bank Charges

The House launches a probe into excessive tax deductions and bank charges as lawmakers move to ensure fairness in Nigeria’s financial system.
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House Approves Tinubu’s $2.35 Billion Loan, $500 Million Sukuk

Nigeria’s House of Representatives approves Tinubu’s $2.35 billion loan and $500 million sovereign sukuk to finance the 2025 budget and infrastructure.
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Reps Raise Alarm Over Terrorists Threats To Bomb National Assembly

Reps reveal terrorist threats to bomb the National Assembly and propose a bill to improve security at Nigeria’s legislature.
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Calls grow for EFCC chairman’s sack over Osun account freeze ahead of August 15 election

Calls for the sacking or resignation of EFCC chairman Ola Olukoyede have grown louder after President Tinubu ordered the agency to unfreeze Osun State's accounts just 10 days before the governorship election.
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Kwara nurse delivered 10 babies with bare hands while held captive by Boko Haram

A rescued Kwara nurse says she delivered 10 babies with her bare hands while held captive by Boko Haram for nearly six months after the February attack on Woro community.
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Lagos police bust warehouse repackaging fake Viagra, Omeprazole and other drugs for sale across Nigeria

Lagos police have raided a warehouse used for more than two years to repackage fake medicines including Viagra, Omeprazole and antibiotics for distribution across Nigeria and West Africa.
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Nigeria has fewer than 300 psychiatrists for over 200 million people, expert warns

Nigeria has fewer than 300 psychiatrists serving a population of over 200 million people, a professor of psychiatry has warned, calling for urgent action on mental healthcare funding.