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Nigeria’s Reckoning: From Oil Boom To Structural Uncertainty

Nigeria’s economy has long been driven by crude oil revenue, which has supported government spending and growth but also created vulnerability to global price shocks, with ongoing policy efforts now focused on diversifying into agriculture, manufacturing, and services to reduce dependence on a single commodity.

May 24, 2026 21

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Okopi Agu Emerges AAC Candidate For Otukpo Federal Constituency

Okopi Agu has been selected as the African Action Congress (AAC) candidate for the Otukpo Federal Constituency in Benue State, pledging to focus his campaign on improved representation, accountability, and better public service delivery ahead of the next general elections.

May 24, 2026 18

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Sowore Leads Abuja Protest Against Alleged Land Grabbing At Jabi Lake

Omoyele Sowore has led hundreds of protesters in Abuja under the “Save Jabi Lake” campaign, demanding an end to alleged illegal land grabbing around Jabi Lake and calling for greater transparency in the management and protection of public spaces in the FCT.

May 24, 2026 20

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27-Year-Old Sentenced to 12 Years Imprisonment for Child Trafficking in Ogun

An Ogun State High Court has sentenced Chukwuemeka Iheamama to 12 years in prison for child trafficking and the exploitation of two minors, following his conviction for recruiting and subjecting them to forced labour.

May 24, 2026 19

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APC Primaries Demonstrate Internal Democracy — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says the APC 2026 primaries demonstrate strong internal democracy, praising party members, governors and officials for conducting a peaceful and well-organised electoral process nationwide.

May 23, 2026 37

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US, Iran ‘Getting a Lot Closer’ to Agreement — Trump

Donald Trump says the US and Iran are “getting a lot closer” to an agreement but warns of severe consequences if negotiations fail, as both sides continue high-stakes talks over Middle East tensions.

May 23, 2026 28

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Police Rescue 13 Victims Kidnapped Along Benin–Lagos Expressway

Edo Police Command has rescued all 13 passengers abducted along the Benin–Lagos expressway after coordinated operations involving drones, surveillance and gun battles with suspected kidnappers.

May 23, 2026 34

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Alleged Defamation: El-Rufai’s Wife Files N2bn Suit Against ICPC

Aichatou El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a N2 billion defamation suit against ICPC, accusing the commission of publishing false statements that damaged her reputation.

May 23, 2026 28

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Obi Meets South African Leaders Over Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians

Peter Obi has met South African ministers and political leaders in Cape Town to discuss xenophobic attacks against Nigerians, calling for peaceful coexistence, justice and stronger regional cooperation across Africa.

May 23, 2026 29

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Tinubu Will Solve Insecurity Challenges in Next Four Years — Umahi

Minister of Works David Umahi says President Bola Tinubu will solve Nigeria’s insecurity challenges within the next four years, insisting the administration’s reforms and infrastructure projects are already stabilising the country.

May 23, 2026 29

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Why You Can’t See El-Rufai — ICPC Tells ADC Leaders

ICPC says ADC leaders were denied access to Nasir El-Rufai because a court order permits only family members, doctors and legal counsel to visit the former Kaduna governor in custody.

May 23, 2026 22

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I’m Not Running From Atiku — Obi

Peter Obi says he is not avoiding former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, describing him as a respected leader and elder brother despite the collapse of their opposition coalition alliance ahead of 2027.

May 23, 2026 24