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Borno’s Guzamala council chairman says troops repelled a two-hour terrorist attack on a military post

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.
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Lagos banker and seven others arraigned over alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud

A Lagos banker and seven others have been arraigned on a 12-count charge over an alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud, according to the Police Special Fraud Unit.
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Nigeria Governor’s Call for Single Term Reignites Tenure Debate

Governor Mohammed Bago says fear of re-election weakens governance, reviving national debate over adopting a single term for governors and constitutional reform.
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Senate Sets Up Panel to Harmonise Views on Electoral Bill

Nigeria’s Senate has formed a bipartisan committee to consolidate lawmakers’ views on proposed Electoral Act amendments, with a report due within 48 hours.
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Peter Obi Faces Ruling Party Pressure As 2027 Race Nears

Ruling party steps up moves that may block Peter Obi’s path to 2027 as courts and party crises deepen nationwide.
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Makinde Clears Air After Tinubu Meeting, Says PDP Is Home

Makinde says he is staying in the PDP after meeting Tinubu, urging parties to work together for Nigeria’s future.
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Nwajiuba Slams Tinubu Government, Likens It To A Cartel

Nwajiuba criticises Tinubu’s government, calls it cartel-like, and declares his plan to run for president in 2027.
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Datti Says Atiku Has Pursued Presidency Since NYSC Days

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed says Atiku Abubakar has pursued the presidency since his NYSC days, calling for a new generation of Nigerian political leaders.
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Baba-Ahmed Denies Declaring Presidential Bid

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed says he never declared a presidential bid, clarifying that his remarks only reaffirmed his membership of the Labour Party.
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Obi Warns 141 Million Nigerians Live In Poverty As Politicians Focus On Power

Peter Obi warns poverty is rising fast in Nigeria as politicians chase power and national football players remain unpaid.
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PDP Faction Plans Talks With Atiku And Peter Obi Ahead Of 2027 Elections

PDP aims to meet Atiku and Obi as part of efforts to challenge APC in 2027, despite internal party conflicts.
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Unprecedented Takeover: Dynamics and Implications of APC’s Dominance of the National Assembly

Defections and court rulings give the APC a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly, reshaping power and oversight in Nigeria.
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Tinubu Tells Western Partners Nigeria Will Adopt State Police

Tinubu says Nigeria’s ruling party backs state police, local funding reforms and deeper inclusion as he reassures foreign partners on security.
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INEC Opens Online Accreditation for FCT Election Coverage

INEC has opened an online accreditation portal for journalists covering the FCT poll, signaling early preparations for structured media access during the elections.
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Borno’s Guzamala council chairman says troops repelled a two-hour terrorist attack on a military post

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.
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Lagos banker and seven others arraigned over alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud

A Lagos banker and seven others have been arraigned on a 12-count charge over an alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud, according to the Police Special Fraud Unit.
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Algorithms won’t decide 2027 elections, INEC chairman says as deepfake fears grow

INEC chairman Joash Amupitan says algorithms will not decide the 2027 elections, even as artificial intelligence shapes how Nigerians get information ahead of the polls.
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Nigerian Air Force Orders Safety Checks After Fatal Igbokoda Crash

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Air Force has ordered stricter aircraft airworthiness checks, maintenance reviews...