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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.
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The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has warned of high riverine flood risk across 15 states from September 19 to 25, urging vulnerable communities to relocate to safer, higher ground.
Chief of Army Staff Waidi Shaibu has directed troops of Operation Savannah Shield to intensify offensives against bandits and kidnappers in the North Central region, pledging stronger operational support and welfare for soldiers.
Plateau State and Namibia have opened discussions on partnerships in tourism, mining, wildlife conservation, agriculture, and trade, with both sides pledging stronger intra-African cooperation and investment-driven economic development initiatives.
The Presidency has warned Nigerians about rising deepfake videos and manipulated online content allegedly designed to exploit religion, spread misinformation, and inflame political tensions ahead of the 2027 election season.
Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria has urged the United States and international actors to avoid portraying Fulani communities as the sole drivers of insecurity, warning against dangerous ethnic stereotyping nationwide.
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has defected from the APC to the NDC, declared for Delta Central Senatorial seat, and pledged support for Peter Obi’s 2027 presidential ambition.
Blessing Fubara, brother of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has declared his governorship ambition under the NDC, promising to restore stability, protect zoning and serve only a single four-year term.
Accord Party chieftain Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has accused powerful political forces of attempting to weaken opposition parties ahead of 2027, warning that Nigeria risks returning to the authoritarian politics of the Abacha era.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar visited Rotimi Amaechi in Abuja after winning the ADC presidential primary, amid efforts to unite party members following disputes and allegations of irregularities in the election process.
ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has criticised the APC government over insecurity, economic hardship and alleged democratic repression, vowing that the opposition party will deliver “renewed action” ahead of the 2027 elections.
Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN) says cargo clearance in Nigeria is far more expensive than neighbouring ports, warning that high Apapa port charges are driving import diversion to Benin Republic and other West African countries.
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and OSPRE have signed an MoU to launch an Agricultural Early Warning System aimed at improving food security through timely alerts on climate, pest and market risks affecting farming activities.
The United States has struck southern Iran in fresh military escalation, triggering Iranian retaliation against a US base and raising fears of a wider regional conflict as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz intensify.
