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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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Workers Threaten Three-Day Nationwide Strike Over Fuel Price, Wage Award
Public sector workers have threatened a three-day warning strike from October 2 if the Federal Government fails to reduce petrol prices, approve a wage award and begin negotiations for a new minimum wage.
Sep 30, 2026
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Iran Receives US Response to Proposal to End War
Iran says it has received an official US response to its proposal for ending the seven-month conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with details of Washington’s position yet to be disclosed.
Sep 30, 2026
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Atiku Asks Tinubu to Explain Nigeria’s Health Deal With US
Atiku Abubakar has asked the Federal Government to publish Nigeria’s health agreement with the United States after Ghana rejected a similar proposal over concerns about health data, pathogen information and funding obligations.
Sep 30, 2026
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Oyo APC Candidate Pledges Not to Touch LG Funds
Oyo APC governorship candidate Sharafadeen Alli has pledged to give the state’s 33 local governments full financial autonomy if elected in 2027.
Sep 30, 2026
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Turkey Freezes Ex-Minister’s Assets Over $26m Ponzi Scheme Allegations
Turkish prosecutors have frozen the assets of former minister Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya and her husband amid allegations that they profited from an investment fund crisis.
Sep 30, 2026
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Army Activates Three Formations in Kebbi to Boost Security
The Nigerian Army has operationalised three new formations in Kebbi State to expand its presence, strengthen response times and tackle banditry and other security threats.
Sep 30, 2026
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Dangote Says He Is Ready for Court Cases Over Kenya Refinery
Aliko Dangote says his group is prepared to face legal challenges over its planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Kenya, despite a court order concerning the project site.
Sep 30, 2026
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FG to Rank Tertiary Institutions Nationwide on 22 Indicators
The Federal Government will rank universities, polytechnics and colleges of education nationwide, with the exercise expected to be completed by December 15, 2026.
Sep 30, 2026
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RMD Urges Citizens to Stop Condemning Nigeria
Veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo has urged Nigerians to move beyond criticism and contribute practical solutions to the country’s challenges.
Sep 30, 2026
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Peter Obi Demands Better Facilities for Displaced Persons in Sokoto
Peter Obi has urged the government to improve conditions at the Ramin Kura IDP camp in Sokoto, where more than 1,000 displaced persons are reportedly living in difficult conditions.
Sep 30, 2026
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Security Operatives Move to Rescue 47 Abducted Farmers in Niger
Security forces have launched a rescue operation after suspected bandits abducted more than 47 farmers, mostly women, in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State.
Sep 30, 2026
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Building Collapse Kills One in Anambra
A 25-year-old worker has died after part of an old building collapsed during demolition in Otolo-Nnewi, Anambra State.
Sep 30, 2026
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