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Army Rejects Claims of Shooting Women Protesters in Adamawa

Army rejects reports that troops shot women during Lamurde protest and links the deaths to gunfire from a rival community.

Gunmen Kill Motorist, Abduct Several Residents in Imo Community

Gunmen opened fire on vehicles in Amala, killing a motorist and abducting several people as police begin a search operation.

Defence Minister Says No Punishment for Soldier on Lawful Duty

Defence Minister Mohammad Badaru says soldiers on lawful duty will not face punishment, pledging stronger troop welfare and modernisation efforts.

Buratai Warns Wike-Navy Clash Poses Threat to National Security

Buratai warns Wike’s clash with a naval officer poses a danger to national security, igniting debate over civil-military relations.

FCT Resident Doctors Extend Strike Over Unmet Demands

FCT resident doctors extend their strike, demanding payment of salary arrears, training funds, and hospital upgrades despite government assurances.

PDP Faces Internal War Ahead of National Convention

Internal divisions and mistrust deepen in PDP as the party prepares for its November convention amid growing leadership tension.

PDP Drops Legal Adviser Over Convention Dispute

PDP removes Kamaldeen Ajibade over alleged compromise as internal power struggles threaten the upcoming Ibadan convention.

Wike Denies Nominating Anyone for INEC Chairmanship

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike denies nominating anyone for INEC chairmanship, dismissing boycott rumors and crediting President Tinubu for Abuja’s progress.

Fubara’s Absence at Rivers Assembly Sparks Speculation, Concern

Governor Siminalayi Fubara failed to appear as Rivers Assembly resumed, leaving supporters disappointed and fueling speculation about his absence.

Jonathan Pushes Back Against Keyamo, Odinkalu Over 2027 Bid

Jonathan defends his 2027 presidential bid, tells Keyamo and Odinkalu to keep off.

PDP Leaders Hold Emergency Meeting Over Wike, Party Crisis

PDP internal crisis deepens as leaders meet over Wike’s withdrawal and secretariat closure in Abuja.

Abuja Doctors Call Off Warning Strike After Reinstatement

The Abuja chapter of the Association of Resident Doctors has called off its warning strike after key demands, including reinstatement of sacked workers and partial salary payments, were met.

Former Rivers Governor Accuses Wike of Fueling Political Crisis

KEY POINTS Former Governor Ada George accuses Wike of instigating Rivers crisis after failed...

Anxiety Grips Bayelsa Over Planned Rally

Tensions rise in Bayelsa as Governor Diri warns against a rally planned by George Turnah’s group, fearing it could escalate the political crisis from neighboring Rivers State.

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Army Rejects Claims of Shooting Women Protesters in Adamawa

Army rejects reports that troops shot women during Lamurde protest and links the deaths to gunfire from a rival community.

Gunmen Kill Motorist, Abduct Several Residents in Imo Community

Gunmen opened fire on vehicles in Amala, killing a motorist and abducting several people as police begin a search operation.

Bayelsa Stops All Illegal Mining, Warns Community Leaders

Bayelsa halts illegal mining statewide and warns community leaders against signing unapproved MoUs with miners operating without government consent.

Tinubu’s Benin Intervention Rekindles Debate

Tinubu’s swift move in Benin reignites debate over presidential troop deployment powers and the constitutional limits governing Nigeria’s military actions abroad.