Kwara Monarch, Six Others Escape After Vigilantes Raid Bandits’ Camp

Kwara monarch and six others escape from bandits’ camp. Vigilantes attacked bandits in the forest. Bandits earlier demanded N150 million ransom. Escape confirmed by community sources. There was relief in…

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OAU Pro-Chancellor Professor Siyan Oyeweso Dies at 61

OAU Pro-Chancellor, Professor Siyan Oyeweso, dies at age 61. The respected scholar passed away on Tuesday morning. Oyeweso was also Provost of Post-Graduate College at Osun State University. Tributes are…

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Adeleke Set to Contest Re-Election Under Accord Party

Osun Governor Adeleke leaves PDP amid leadership crisis  Accord Party to grant him governorship ticket for 2026 polls • Official announcement expected before December 10, 2025 Osun State Governor, Ademola…

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Northern Governors Approve ₦1bn Monthly Regional Security Fund, Seek Six-Month Mining Ban

19 northern states to contribute ₦1bn monthly to new security trust fund  Governors ask Tinubu to suspend mining for six months and audit all licences • Forum backs creation of…

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Pressure Mounts on Tinubu to Sack Matawalle as US Links Security Cooperation to Defence Shake-Up

•US reportedly demands removal of both Badaru and Matawalle before security collaboration • Badaru resigns on health grounds; Tinubu to name Gen. Christopher Musa as successor • Recall that Nigeria–US…

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Nigeria Set to Face Benin, Côte d’Ivoire in WAFU B Schools Football Championship

Nigeria placed in Group B with Benin Republic and Côte d’Ivoire. Nigerian schoolboys begin campaign today in Ouagadougou. First group match holds at Stade August 4. Team features 19 players…

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Nigeria Should Not Be Importing Fuel, We Have The Capacity to Meet Local Demand — Dangote

Dangote warns that Nigeria should not be importing fuel when crude is available. Oil companies divert Nigerian crude to foreign traders at premium rates. Dangote asks government to enforce crude…

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Otti Visits Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto prison, Renews Push for Political Solution

Alex Otti visits Nnamdi Kanu at Sokoto prison after court conviction. Otti pushes for political and administrative resolution to Kanu’s case. Sultan of Sokoto backs call for de-escalation around Nnamdi…

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Politicians Funding Terrorism in Nigeria, Says Ex-CDS Irabor

• Irabor says some politicians exploit insecurity to gain political advantage • Former CDS warns Nigeria faces layered threats — ideological, criminal, political and economic • Comments follow FG’s plan…

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BREAKING: Gov Adeleke Quits PDP

Adeleke resigns PDP membership amid leadership crisis, confirms letter dated 4 November 2025. Osun governor thanks PDP for past opportunities, including his tenure as senator and governor. Speculation heightens over…

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