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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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Nigeria @66: Student Loans Will Help Poor Nigerians Access Higher Education — Tinubu
Tinubu says student loans will help children from low-income families pursue higher education despite financial difficulties.
Oct 1, 2026
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CSOs Raise Alarm, Seek Withdrawal of Foreign Aid Bill
Civil society groups demand withdrawal of Foreign Aid Bill, warning proposed regulations could restrict civic organisations and humanitarian work.
Oct 1, 2026
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Insecurity: Nigeria, US Deepen Military Ties on Counter-Terrorism, Intelligence Sharing
Nigeria and the United States strengthen military cooperation through intelligence sharing, joint training, border security and counter-terrorism support.
Oct 1, 2026
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DLA Faults FG Over Fourth Extension of 2025 Budget
DLA criticises fourth extension of 2025 budget, warning repeated rollovers could worsen fiscal planning and accountability.
Oct 1, 2026
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Bandits Abduct 47 Women, Others Harvesting Groundnuts in Niger, Demand N2m Ransom Each
Suspected bandits abduct more than 47 farmers in Niger State, mostly women, demanding N2m ransom from each victim.
Oct 1, 2026
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Reps Speaker Sponsors 120 Inmates for NABTEB, NECO Exams
Tajudeen Abbas sponsors examination registration for 120 inmates, supporting education and rehabilitation within correctional centres.
Oct 1, 2026
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Don’t Provoke Us Into Abandoning the Path of Law — Kwankwasiyya Warns Kano Govt
Kwankwasiyya accuses Kano government of intimidation and harassment, urging authorities to resolve political disputes through lawful means.
Oct 1, 2026
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Mohbad: IGP Approves Family’s Petition for Fresh Probe
Police approve the Aloba family’s request for a fresh investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death in 2023.
Oct 1, 2026
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FG Builds New Control Centre to Strengthen Power Grid
Federal Government begins construction of modern control centre in Osogbo to improve grid monitoring, stability and electricity supply.
Oct 1, 2026
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Nigeria @66: What I Want Nigerians to Do — Tinubu
Tinubu urges Nigerians to believe in the country, support production and work together to build a more prosperous nation.
Oct 1, 2026
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Nigeria @66: Reforms Didn’t Create Nigeria’s Economic Problems — Tinubu
Tinubu says his administration inherited deep economic weaknesses and introduced reforms to address longstanding structural problems.
Oct 1, 2026
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Nigeria @66: Nigeria’s Situation Was Darker Than Ever by 2023 — Tinubu
Tinubu says Nigeria faced severe economic difficulties by 2023, requiring difficult reforms to address longstanding structural problems.
Oct 1, 2026
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