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By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo No fewer than 17 worshippers abducted during an attack on churches in Ariko community, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, reportedly died in captivity, while eight others were released after spending five months with their abductors, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), Nigeria, has disclosed. The Chief Executive Officer of CSW Nigeria, Rev. […]

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By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed eight Pre-Shipment Inspection Agents (PIAs) to monitor the country’s crude oil and gas exports. The appointments were announced in a circular issued by the Director of Trade and Exchange at the apex bank, Aderinola Shonekan, dated October 28, 2026, and published […]

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…Accord candidate’s supporters target six million votes across seven states Mobilisers for the Accord Party’s presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, have extended their grassroots campaign to rural and underserved communities in Kano, Katsina, Kaduna and Jigawa states as part of a North-West mobilisation drive targeting six million votes. The campaign is moving beyond major towns […]

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By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has dismissed reports circulating on social media that a bridge project under construction in Otuogori community, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, had collapsed. The Commission said an incident occurred at the construction site of the 600-metre Otuogori-Otuegwe Bridge, but insisted that the bridge […]

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….DICON-D7G plans 7,000 jobs, seeks foreign investment, technology transfer By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Nigeria’s drive towards self-sufficiency in military equipment production has received a boost, with DICON-D7G unveiling plans to expand indigenous defence manufacturing, attract foreign investment and create 7,000 jobs for retired military personnel and civilians. The initiative, being promoted at the ongoing Africa International […]

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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has again accused President Bola Tinubu of abandoning retired police officers to a failing pension system, despite their years of service protecting Nigerians. Atiku said it was unacceptable that officers who risked their lives to keep the country safe now had to stage daily protests […]

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…Accuses parties, supporters of deploying fake news against rivals …Fears fake postponement announcement on eve of polls By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has outlined a set of safeguards against Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference FIMI and AI-generated deepfakes ahead of the 2027 general elections. This was as it accused political […]

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By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has said the 10th National Assembly is committed to removing barriers limiting women’s participation in governance through a proposed constitutional amendment seeking special seats for women in the National and State Houses of Assembly. Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, said the proposed legislation […]

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….Union threatens indefinite shutdown if demands remain unmet By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Sokoto State University (SSU) chapter, has commenced a five-working-day warning strike over outstanding staff entitlements, threatening an indefinite shutdown if the dispute with the Sokoto State Government is not resolved. The union said […]

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