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Ogun health workers begin 72-hour warning strike after colleague is stabbed at Abeokuta hospital

Health workers at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, began a 72-hour warning strike after a laboratory scientist was allegedly stabbed by a patient’s relative at the hospital.
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Obasanjo says 13% derivation is only a start for oil-producing states

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the 13% derivation is only a starting point for oil producing states, as Bayelsa governor Douye Diri calls it inadequate.
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Senate Confirms Usman Dakingari as Ambassador

KEY POINTS The Senate confirmed Usman Dakingari as a non-career ambassador and approved Ismail...
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Senate Confirms Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq as INEC National Electoral Commissioner for North-East

KEY POINTS The Senate has confirmed Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq, a retired rear admiral, as INEC...
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Senate Confirms Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Senate confirmed Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance...
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Senate Urges Tinubu to Remove CAC Boss Over Repeated Snub of Lawmakers

KEY POINTS The Senate has urged President Tinubu to sack CAC Registrar-General Hussaini Magaji...
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Tinubu Signs New Electoral Law to Prepare Nigeria for 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 Amendment Bill into law to...
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Senate Warns Against Delays, Demands Full Release of Defence Funds

KEY POINTS The Senate has warned that delays in implementing the defence budget could...
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Senate Rejects Mandatory Real-Time E-Transmission of Election Results

KEY POINTS Senate rejected a proposal to make real-time electronic transmission of election results...
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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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Nigeria’s Senate Confirms 64 Ambassadorial Nominees

KEY POINTS The Senate has confirmed 64 career and non-career ambassadorial nominees submitted by...
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Tinubu Seeks Senate Backing for Troop Deployment to Benin

Tinubu asks the Senate to approve a Benin troop deployment after a failed coup sparked an urgent request for military support
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Senate Probes Ministers on Failed School Safety Plan

The Senate has intensified its probe into the safe school initiative as rising attacks renew concerns over funding, oversight and stalled protection efforts
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Why Senate Should Reject Omokri Nomination – Onoh

Onoh asks the Senate to reject Reno Omokri’s ambassadorial nomination, warning it could damage Nigeria’s credibility abroad
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Ogun health workers begin 72-hour warning strike after colleague is stabbed at Abeokuta hospital

Health workers at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, began a 72-hour warning strike after a laboratory scientist was allegedly stabbed by a patient’s relative at the hospital.
Business

Obasanjo says 13% derivation is only a start for oil-producing states

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the 13% derivation is only a starting point for oil producing states, as Bayelsa governor Douye Diri calls it inadequate.
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Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on debt interest in six months, 124% of its revenue, World Bank says

Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on interest in the first half of 2026, equal to 124.2% of its N6.2 trillion revenue, according to the World Bank.
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Nigeria opens 2026 licensing round with 40 oil blocks as output hits 1.82 million barrels a day

Nigeria has launched its 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater, as crude and condensate output rises to 1.82 million barrels a day.