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Tinubu Welcomes Release of 24 Kebbi Schoolgirls, Orders Stronger Security Deployment

Tinubu Reacts to Kebbi Schoolgirls' Release: President welcomes the rescue of 24 abducted students in Maga, Kebbi State. Security Efforts Intensified: President praises security agents and directs stronger boots-on-ground in…

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Gumi Says He’ll Support Nnamdi Kanu’s Release If IPOB Leader Shows Remorse

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi says he will lead calls for Nnamdi Kanu’s release if the IPOB leader publicly shows remorse. Gumi argues that Nigeria should prioritise non-kinetic approaches to…

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X’s New Feature Exposes Nigerians Using Fake Foreign Locations for Fraud, Misinformation

Elon Musk’s X rolls out a new transparency feature showing the real countries where accounts are operated. The update has exposed numerous anonymous accounts — including many claiming to be…

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UK Rejects Nigeria’s Request For Ekweremadu’s Prison Transfer

The UK government has rejected Nigeria’s request to transfer former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu back home to complete his prison sentence for organ trafficking. UK officials reportedly said Nigeria…

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Insecurity: Ask For Help or Resign, PDP Tells Tinubu

PDP urges President Tinubu to seek local and international assistance to curb rising insecurity. Opposition condemns school closures, calling them a “surrender to terrorists.” Party demands full implementation of the…

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Lagos–Calabar Highway Section to Open in December 2025 – FG

FG announces December opening of the first 47 km of Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway. Minister David Umahi confirms timeline, with full Section 1 and half of Section 2 slated for completion…

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‘Nigeria Will Not Disintegrate,’ Says First Lady Oluremi Tinubu

Oluremi Tinubu assures unity, declares Nigeria will remain indivisible. First Lady calls for intensified prayers for the nation, church, and leadership. Remarks made at Methodist Unity Cathedral during Archbishop Onuoha’s…

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BREAKING: 50 students escape after Niger Catholic school abduction

Fifty students kidnapped from St. Mary’s Catholic Schools in Papiri, Niger State, have regained freedom. The students quietly reunited with their families between Friday and Saturday. Pope Leo XIV appeals…

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Auditor-General: NNPC Paid Over $51m to Contractors Under Questionable Circumstances

Auditor-General’s 808-page report exposes $51m in questionable payments made by NNPC to contractors. Findings detail systemic financial rule violations, weak internal controls, and unverified contract executions. Report raises fresh concerns…

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Naira Suffers Sharp Week-on-Week Depreciation at Official FX Market

Naira depreciates to ₦1,456.73/$1 at the official market, losing ₦14.06 week-on-week. Black market rate remains stable at ₦1,465/$1 despite declining patronage. The drop comes even as Nigeria’s foreign reserves rise…

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