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Rivers Chief Judge Declines Request to Probe Fubara, Cites Court Orders

Rivers Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, refuses to set up panel to probe Governor Siminalayi Fubara Judge says subsisting court orders bar him from acting on Assembly’s request Appeal already…

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Senegal revokes Arthur Eze’s oil licence over non-compliance

Senegal revokes offshore oil exploration licence held by Arthur Eze’s Atlas Oranto Petroleum. Licence withdrawn over failure to meet financial, operational and exploration obligations. Government moves to tighten regulation and…

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2027: APC Chieftain Warns Replacing Shettima Could Jeopardise Tinubu’s Reelection

APC chieftain Abayomi Mumuni warns against dropping VP Kashim Shettima on religious grounds. Northern region lacks a Christian candidate with nationwide appeal to complement Tinubu. Missteps in VP selection could…

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Court Sacks Abure, Orders INEC to Recognise Nenadi Usman–Led Labour Party Exco

Labour Party crisis: Federal High Court removes Julius Abure as LP National Chairman. Court order: INEC directed to recognise Senator Nenadi Usman–led Caretaker Committee. Supreme Court backing: Judgment anchored on…

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Troops Repel Terrorist Ambush in Zamfara, Neutralise Bandits, Recover Arms

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA repelled a terrorist ambush along the Bingi–Kekun Waje–Gusau Road in Zamfara State, neutralising bandits and preventing further attacks on communities. Several bandits were killed and…

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NDLEA Arrests 77,792 Suspects, Seizes 14,847kg of Drugs in Five Years — Marwa

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested no fewer than 77,792 drug offenders and seized about 14,847 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs across Nigeria in the last five…

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Nigeria’s inflation figures don’t reflect reality — Experts

Nigeria inflation at 15.15% questioned by economists Experts say NBS inflation data fails to capture real cost-of-living pressures Rising food, transport, housing and energy costs still burden Nigerians Economists have…

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FCT doctors commend Wike over payment of 13-month hazard allowance

FCT doctors applaud Wike for approving 13 months hazard allowance arrears ARD-FCTA also confirms payment of one-month wage award Doctors pledge cooperation to boost healthcare delivery in Abuja Doctors under…

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Uproar as Ebonyi APC fixes N30m for LG chairmanship form

Ebonyi APC pegs LG chairmanship form at N30m, triggering outrage across the state Critics say the N30m fee excludes grassroots politicians and fuels corruption Controversy deepens as Umahi’s son buys…

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PDP Crisis: Court Dismisses Anyanwu’s Suit Against INEC, Others

Federal High Court dismisses suit by Sen. Samuel Anyanwu over PDP secretary position Anyanwu’s tenure expired December 2025, suit withdrawn without costs INEC, Umar Damagun, Udeh-Okoye among defendants in the…

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