Politics

CAN Rejects Controversial Law The Christian Association Of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State has opposed the proposed Niger State Hisbah Directorates Bill, calling it controversial and a potential source of heightened religious tension. …
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Nigeria Partners With China Gas On Energy The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding with China Gas and PCCS to accelerate the development of LNG, CNG, and gas-to-power…
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US Freezes Assets of Nigerians Linked To Boko Haram The United States government has frozen the assets and properties of eight Nigerians accused of having links with Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, ISIL. The…
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Tinubu Orders Shettima To Kano After Market Fire President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to head a federal delegation to Kano to sympathise with traders affected by the recent Singer Market fire. The…
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US Begins Security Deployment In Nigeria The first group of United States military personnel has arrived in Nigeria as part of a new security partnership between both countries. The deployment is expected to involve about 200…
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PDP Caucus Rallies Behind Adeleke Lawmakers elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun have thrown their weight behind Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of the August 8, 2026 governorship poll. The endorsement…
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Kuje Prison Under Fire Over Alleged Extortion A lawyer has petitioned the head of the Nigerian Correctional Service, accusing officials at Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja of forcing inmates to pay for basic rights. The petition…
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Kwara Governor Faces Heat Over FCT Election Support The Governor of Kwara State has drawn criticism after declaring his support for candidates backing President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming Federal Capital Territory Area Councils…
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US Missions Close In Nigeria For Presidents Day The United States Embassy in Abuja and Consulates in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Kano will be closed on Monday in observance of Presidents’ Day. Services at all missions, including visa…
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Wike Sets Condition For Election Backing In FCT The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he will back only candidates who support President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming FCT Area Councils election…
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