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A former Nigerian lawmaker, Danji Usman, has switched political allegiances ahead of the 2026/2027 elections, abandoning the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). Usman, who previously represented the Wukari/Ibi […]
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Nigerian Afrobeat artist Bella Shmurda has opened up about a profound shift in his worldview following the death of his friend and collaborator, Mohbad, whose passing last year continues to reverberate within the music community […]
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Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima lauded Zenith Bank for its four-decade legacy of innovation and nation-building during its 35th-anniversary celebration in Lagos, describing the institution as a benchmark for excellence in African finance. Speaking at […]
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In a significant pre-election intervention, Nigerian security forces arrested a man suspected of orchestrating voter bribery with 25.9 million naira (approximately $17,300) in cash hours before Saturday’s parliamentary by-elections in Kaduna State. The suspect, Shehu […]
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The Nigerian Army has announced the relocation of its elite Special Forces Training School from Buni Yadi in northeastern Yobe State to Doma in central Nasarawa State, marking a strategic shift aimed at enhancing counterterrorism […]
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Nigerian Senator and former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has accused the country’s anti-corruption agency of political intimidation after being questioned over alleged financial misconduct. Speaking to supporters at his Sokoto residence following a […]
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Nigeria’s currency, the naira, extended its gains for the third consecutive trading day in the official foreign exchange market, closing the week on an upward trajectory against the US dollar. Central Bank of Nigeria data […]
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Nigeria’s political landscape faces a pivotal test as by-elections take place across 12 states today, with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) seeking to assert its growing influence as a coalition-backed opposition force. The elections, organized […]
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A South African court has halted a major offshore oil and gas exploration initiative led by French energy company TotalEnergies and its partner Shell, dealing a significant blow to their plans to drill along the […]
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US President Donald Trump characterized his recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, as “warm” and hinted that progress has been made toward resolving the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The summit, which lasted […]
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Nigeria has launched its first national strategy to address menstrual health barriers impacting millions of women and girls, marking a landmark effort to combat stigma, improve education, and expand access to essential resources. The National […]
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Authorities in Nigeria’s Jigawa State have pledged to uphold transparency and security during Saturday’s parliamentary bye-election in the Babura/Garki Federal Constituency, amid heightened preparations by electoral and security officials. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […]
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