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$20bn Chagoury Deals: Atiku Challenges Tinubu to Publish Contract Details
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$20bn Chagoury Deals: Atiku Challenges Tinubu to Publish Contract Details

Aug 10, 2026
Atiku Fires Back at Obasanjo, Says He Clothed and Supported Former President
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Atiku Fires Back at Obasanjo, Says He Clothed and Supported Former President

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded to Olusegun Obasanjo's criticism by saying he supported, clothed and cared for the former president after his release from prison. He also insisted that opposing Obasanjo's alleged third-term agenda remains one of his proudest contributions to Nigeria's democracy.

Aug 1, 2026 6
US to Impose $20,000 Visa Bond on Nigerians, Other African Travellers
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US to Impose $20,000 Visa Bond on Nigerians, Other African Travellers

The United States has made its visa bond programme permanent, requiring some Nigerian and other African applicants for business and tourist visas to deposit up to $20,000 before travelling. The refundable bond is intended to reduce visa overstays, with applicants who comply with their visa conditions receiving their money back, while those who violate the rules risk losing the deposit.

Aug 1, 2026 5
Fresh Claims Reignite Mystery Surrounding Abacha's Death 28 Years Later
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Fresh Claims Reignite Mystery Surrounding Abacha's Death 28 Years Later

Fresh claims by former DSS official Dennis Amachree have revived debate over the death of former military ruler General Sani Abacha. While Amachree suggested Abacha died in the company of a woman, veteran journalist Tony Eluemunor disputes the account, arguing that available evidence points instead to serious underlying health problems, leaving one of Nigeria's greatest political mysteries unresolved.

Aug 1, 2026 68
INEC Rejects Jonathan's Candidacy as Turaki-Led PDP Insists on Manual Submission
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INEC Rejects Jonathan's Candidacy as Turaki-Led PDP Insists on Manual Submission

INEC has rejected the presidential nomination of former President Goodluck Jonathan submitted by the Kabiru Turaki-led PDP faction, saying only a recognised party leadership can nominate candidates through its official portal. The Turaki faction insists its manual submission was lawful after it was allegedly denied access to the commission's electronic nomination system.

Aug 1, 2026 21
Aina Vows to Use All Lawful Means to Protect JAMB’s Integrity
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Aina Vows to Use All Lawful Means to Protect JAMB’s Integrity

JAMB Registrar, Professor Segun Aina, has pledged to use every lawful technological, administrative and investigative tool to protect the integrity of the board's examinations and admissions process. He warned examination fraud syndicates that JAMB would intensify efforts to detect, deter and prosecute malpractice.

Aug 1, 2026 17
Troops Rescue 14 Kidnap Victims in Edo
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Troops Rescue 14 Kidnap Victims in Edo

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 14 kidnap victims during a rescue operation along the Lagos–Benin Expressway in Edo State. The kidnappers fled after a gun battle with soldiers, while security forces have continued clearance operations to track down the suspects.

Aug 1, 2026 20