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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.
A young man arrested in Ogun State for allegedly staging a fake bandits attack video has confessed that he created the content solely to gain TikTok followers and social media attention.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI killed suspected terrorists, arrested collaborators, and recorded fresh surrenders during intensified operations across Borno and Yobe states between May 15 and 21, 2026.
SERAP has asked the Federal Government to reveal all local contractors involved in the $460m Abuja CCTV project, citing missing records, unaccounted equipment, and concerns over transparency and accountability.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI rescued 92 abducted civilians in Borno after engaging fleeing Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, recovering eight vehicles and destroying three improvised explosive devices planted along the route.
Nigeria’s Police Force has reportedly invited members of the SDP National Working Committee amid an escalating internal leadership crisis, with rival factions disputing control of the party’s headquarters and recognition by INEC, raising concerns about its preparedness for the 2027 elections.
A teacher in Ogun State has reportedly been arrested for allegedly drugging and abducting a WASSCE candidate, demanding ransom from the family, and using part of the proceeds for personal expenses, with the victim later rescued and investigations ongoing.
Africa CDC has warned that 10 countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia, are at risk amid a spreading Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa, urging stronger surveillance, border control, and regional cooperation to contain the virus.
President Bola Tinubu has won the APC presidential primary for the 2027 election, defeating his sole challenger Stanley Osifo by a wide margin in a party-wide direct voting exercise widely seen as a strong endorsement of his candidacy.
World Bank data shows Nigeria’s debt exposure to the International Development Association (IDA) fell slightly by $200 million to $18.5 billion in Q1 2026, though it remains 6.9% higher year-on-year, keeping Nigeria among the world’s largest concessional borrowers.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed concerns over porous borders, saying official entry points are properly secured and monitored as part of efforts to prevent Ebola transmission and strengthen border control through improved surveillance and screening systems.
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.
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.
