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I Choose To Be Weak Because I Want Peace In My State — Fubara Says

Governor Sim Fubara has stirred reactions following remarks he made while delivering a speech at the New Telegraph Awards/Dinner Night. Speaking at the event, the governor said, “I choose to be weak... Read more »
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Wire-Tap Controversy: Presidency Moves Against Nasir El-Rufai Over NSA Claim

The presidency has called for a full investigation into remarks by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over an alleged wire-tapping of the National Security Adviser’s phone line. ‎El-Rufai had alleged that... Read more »
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Sunday Igboho Seeks FG Backing to Flush Out Bandits from South-West Forests

Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has declared his readiness to collaborate with the Federal Government to eliminate bandits and other criminal elements operating in forests across the South-West region. Speaking... Read more »
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Ezugwu’s 2nd Term Will Depeen Gains on Security – Uzo Uwani People in Diaspora back Enugu LG Chairman For 2nd Term

The association of Uzo Uwani people in Diaspora, popularly known as “Njikota Uzo Uwani in Diaspora”, has endorsed Barr. Chijioke Ezugwu, Executive Chairman of Uzo Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State... Read more »
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Atiku Abubakar Faults 2027 Poll Timetable, Says Ramadan Clash Shows ‘Poor Judgment’

Following concerns raised by some stakeholders, including former Vice President and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, that the election timetable falls within the Muslim fasting period... Read more »
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South African Police Arrest Woman Over Killing of Nigerian E-Hailing Driver in Pretoria

South African Police have arrested a female suspect following the hijacking and killing of an e-hailing Nigerian driver in Pretoria West. Authorities say the incident occurred on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, when... Read more »
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Aninri Council Chairman Faces Trouble As Citizens Demand An Account Of Over N1 Billion

A concerned stakeholder in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State, Prince Cajetan Ogbonna has demanded that the chairman of the local government area, Hon. Ugochukwu Nwanjoku should account for the funds... Read more »
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Dapo Abiodun Announces Launch of Cargo Flights in Iperu

The Ogun state government says commercial cargo flight operations are set to commence at the Gateway International Airport in Iperu. Announcing the development in a post on X on Friday, Dapo Abiodun,... Read more »
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Kano State Hisbah Board Bans Female Passengers from Sitting Beside Tricycle Drivers

The Kano State Hisbah Board says it will begin enforcing a ban on female passengers sitting beside drivers of commercial tricycles across the state. In a statement issued on Friday, Auwalu Sheshe,... Read more »
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President Tinubu Embarks on One-Day Official Visit to Kebbi State

President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday embark on a one-day official visit to Kebbi state. In a statement on Friday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said... Read more »
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Senate Rejects AGF’s 2026 Budget

The Senate Committee on Finance has declined consideration of the 2026 budget proposal of the Accountant-General of the Federation, AGF, following revelations that no funds had been released to Ministries, Departments and... Read more »
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Nnamdi Kanu’s Sit-At-Home Cancellation a Timely Step for Economic Growth – Sunday Igboho

Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has commended the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for cancelling the long-standing Monday sit-at-home across the South-East... Read more »
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El-Rufai Airport Drama: ADC Warns Against Weaponising Law for Political Ends

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned what it described as an attempted arrest of its member and former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja,... Read more »
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Budget Defence: Reps Threaten Zero Budget Allocation To NACETEM

The House of Representatives Committee on Science and Engineering has threatened to recommend zero allocation to the National Centre for Technology Management, NACETEM, in the 2026 budget and to seek the removal... Read more »
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Foreign Grants: Reps Orders NACA To Submit Details Of Disbursement

The House of Representatives Committee on Infectious Diseases has directed the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, to submit detailed documents on the disbursement of international grants used to strengthen... Read more »
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‘Oppressors of Yesterday Now Comrades’ – Adeyanju Fires at El-Rufai

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has ridiculed former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai over claims that the Federal Government is planning to arrest him immediately after his return to Nigeria. El-Rufai,... Read more »
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Hunger, Trauma Trail Survivors of Kwara Terror Attack

Survivors of the deadly terror attack on in Kaiama Local Government Area of are battling hunger and hardship nine days after the massacre that claimed more than 200 lives. Terrorists invaded the... Read more »
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Atiku Pays Solidarity Visit to El-Rufai Over Abuja Airport Incident

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has declared support for ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai, following a failed attempt by the operatives of the State Security Service to arrest the ex-governor at the Abuja airport on... Read more »
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El-Rufai Not Above the Law, Says Reno Omokri Amid ₦423bn Allegation

Ambassador-designate, Reno Omokri, has highlighted the contentious record of Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, amidst current controversy surrounding his person. In a post via Facebook on Friday, Omokri recounted El-Rufai’s... Read more »
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Jonathan Endorses ‘Not Too Young To Run,’ Urges 25–50 Age Focus in Politics

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has called on African countries to prioritize younger leaders, saying individuals between the ages of 25 and 50 are better suited to meet the physical and mental demands... Read more »