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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.

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.

Sanusi Faults Political Elite for Turning Public Office Into Family Property

Sanusi accused Nigeria’s political class of turning public office into personal property and urged young citizens to push for national reform.

Remi Tinubu Dismisses Criticism of Adeleke Exchange

Remi Tinubu rejects criticism of her exchange with Governor Adeleke at the Ooni’s event, calling the reaction an unnecessary public controversy

ADC Tells Obi to Decide on 2027 Alliance, Rules Out Zoning Talks

ADC urged Peter Obi to decide on joining its coalition and ruled out zoning discussions in the build-up to 2027.

George Faults Lamido Over PDP Nomination Rift

Bode George faults Sule Lamido over the PDP nomination dispute, saying the legal fight stemmed from a misunderstanding of the convention rules

PDP Stops Screening of Aspirants Ahead of 2025 Convention

PDP halts 2025 convention screening as Lamido protests and lawmakers threaten defection over alleged APC infiltration.

Okonkwo Accuses APC of Using Thugs, Security Forces to Disrupt ADC Meetings

Kenneth Okonkwo accuses APC of using thugs and security agents to break up ADC meetings and silence opposition voices.

Obasanjo Says He Rejected El-Rufai as Successor

Obasanjo says he rejected Nasir El-Rufai as his proposed successor in 2007, citing lack of maturity and readiness for national leadership.

Obi, ADC, Dickson Condemn Growing Wave of Defections to APC

Peter Obi, ADC, and Seriake Dickson criticize mass defections to APC, warning that the moves threaten Nigeria’s democracy and reduce political competition.

Faduri Slams Tinubu’s Presidential Pardons Over Justice Concerns

Faduri warns that Tinubu’s presidential pardons for convicts of serious crimes could erode justice, security, and trust in governance.

Mbah’s Move to APC Can’t Weaken PDP, Says Ologunagba

PDP spokesman Debo Ologunagba says the party remains strong despite Governor Peter Mbah’s defection to the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.

Farouk Lawan Hails Tinubu’s Pardon as a Fresh Start

Farouk Lawan says Tinubu’s presidential pardon gives him a new start, marking a return to politics after lessons learned behind bars.

PDP Faces Fresh Crisis as Lawmaker Sadiq Abdullahi Quits Party

Sadiq Abdullahi resigns from the PDP, citing worsening internal crisis and loss of direction as party instability deepens.

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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.

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.

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.

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.