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$1bn Arms Fund Row Erupts Again, Buratai Demands Defence Ministry Explain Spending
Former army chief says the Ministry of Defence managed the $1 billion arms fund and must explain how it was spent.
Oct 13, 2026
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Gas Pipeline Host Communities Give NNPCL, PINL Two-Week Ultimatum Over Unpaid Allowances
Host communities along the Eastern Gas Pipeline Network in the Niger Delta have given NNPCL and PINL two weeks to settle three months of unpaid allowances owed to surveillance contractors and guards, while demanding inclusion in the companies’ community development programmes.
Oct 13, 2026
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El-Rufai Returns to Court as Corruption Trial Resumes, Bail Appeal Fails
Fails Excerpt: Former Kaduna governor faces renewed trial proceedings after the Court of Appeal upheld his detention, with multiple financial allegations still before the courts.
Oct 13, 2026
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Military Personnel Receive Increased Salaries Approved by Tinubu
Nigerian military personnel have started receiving salaries reflecting the new pay increases approved by President Bola Tinubu.
Oct 2, 2026
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NYSC Abduction: Police Rescue 10 Victims in Imo
Imo Police rescued 10 passengers after gunmen attacked two buses carrying NYSC members and other travellers.
Oct 2, 2026
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Terrorists Hijack Two Buses, Kidnap 19 Prospective Corps Members, Others in Imo
Terrorists hijacked two buses in Imo, abducting 19 prospective corps members and other passengers travelling to NYSC camps.
Oct 2, 2026
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2027: Tinubu Too Desperate to Remain in Power — US Firm
US advocacy firm alleges Tinubu seeks to remain in office for personal reasons, citing presidential immunity concerns.
Oct 2, 2026
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Hajj: Nigeria Secures 10,000 Extra Slots, Allocation Hits 60,000
Saudi Arabia approves 10,000 additional Hajj slots for Nigeria, increasing the 2027 national allocation to 60,000 pilgrims.
Oct 2, 2026
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States Generate N114bn From Road Taxes in Three Years
Nigeria’s 36 states generated N113.94bn from road taxes between 2023 and 2025, with Lagos accounting for nearly 30%.
Oct 2, 2026
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Free Zones Attract $200bn FDI, Create 500,000 Jobs — FG
Nigeria’s free zones have attracted billions in investment and supported more than 500,000 jobs across the economy.
Oct 2, 2026
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Atiku Challenges Tinubu’s Prosperity Claim, Laments Rising Hardship
Atiku says Nigerians face rising living costs despite Tinubu’s claim that economic reforms have laid foundations for prosperity.
Oct 2, 2026
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CNG Application: States Fail to Implement Tinubu’s Low-Fare Directive
Several states have yet to reduce transport fares despite Tinubu’s October 1 CNG directive for cheaper travel.
Oct 2, 2026
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“Where There Is Delivery, We Honour It”: CAA Model Redefines Accountability in Nigeria
GNA’s CAA Model seeks to document both public-sector neglect and delivery, creating a Nigeria where performance has evidence.
Oct 1, 2026
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GNA Launches the CAA Governance Model on Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day
GNA unveils a citizen-driven framework for accountability, development monitoring and performance recognition across Nigeria.
Oct 1, 2026
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Nigeria @66: Kogi Gov Pardons 101 Inmates
Kogi Governor Usman Ododo grants executive clemency to 101 inmates as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.
Oct 1, 2026
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