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Three days of fellowship, reflection and renewed commitment to the future of Obafemi Awolowo University
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The Great Nigerian Assembly graduates its first 30 Certified Citizen Reporters in Ile-Ife, advancing grassroots participation, accountability and community development.
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have declined to comment on a fresh allegation by activist Sandra Duru over her alleged relationship with Akpabio.
Russian drone and bomb attacks have killed two civilian men in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions just as President Volodymyr Zelensky heads to London to secure stronger military backing from European allies.
The Nigeria Police Force has safely rescued the younger sister of former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu and her twin sons after a high-stakes tactical raid and gun battle in Oyo State that left two kidnappers dead.
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has slammed critics for claiming its recent national prayer was organized by Pastor Adeboye or the RCCG, insisting it was a PFN-led initiative.
APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe was rescued from an angry mob at the Ladipo Market in Lagos by market leaders, who intervened swiftly to avert a violent confrontation.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Adamawa State has dissociated itself from reports of an official endorsement of APC's Tijani Galadima, citing political neutrality.
Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris has convened an emergency security meeting following renewed bandit attacks, warning informants, urging intelligence sharing, and pledging stronger measures to restore peace across affected communities.
Northern activist Ibrahim Wala has urged the judiciary to review Nasir El-Rufai’s bail terms, describing them as excessive, punitive, and inconsistent with constitutional provisions on fair trial rights.
Ali Ndume has praised President Tinubu and Minister David Umahi for the ₦1.245 trillion Gombe–Biu road project, saying it will boost North-East infrastructure, trade, security and regional connectivity.
The Federal Government has begun a $100 million mini-grid power project in Kogi State, including a 20MW facility in Egume, aimed at improving electricity access and boosting rural economic development.
Kidnappers of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife released a video demanding the release of detained members and livestock, while appealing for negotiations with authorities in Katsina State.
Fear has gripped farming communities in Kebbi State after armed groups reportedly demanded ₦40 million before farmers could access their farmlands, raising concerns over insecurity and agricultural disruption.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the FCCPC to end Optasia’s alleged monopoly in Nigeria’s airtime and data lending market, aiming to open competition, boost fintech growth and reduce capital flight.
