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Kwankwaso targeted over religious freedom violations

Kwankwasiyya Rejects US Visa Sanctions Bill Targeting Kwankwaso Over Religious Freedom Violations

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The Kwankwasiyya Movement has rejected reports linking Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to alleged religious freedom violations. The group reacted to a proposed United States bill titled the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act 2026 (HR 7457). The bill reportedly references Kwankwaso in connection with “severe religious freedom violations.” The reaction was contained in a statement […]

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Ajaokuta Steel Company

Natasha Akpoti Clashes with Steel Minister Shuaibu Audu, Senator Ndubueze Over Ajaokuta Steel Funding

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A heated exchange erupted on Wednesday between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, and Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, during a joint Senate and House of Representatives session on the Ajaokuta Steel Company. The confrontation took place at the mines and steel development budget defence session, chaired by Senator Patrick Ndubueze of Imo North, with discussions centered on funding and […]

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Suspected IED Detonated at Bayelsa Secretariat Complex, One Arrested

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A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detonated early Wednesday morning at the Bayelsa State Secretariat Complex. The development triggered panic, a swift security response and a temporary disruption of official activities. The explosion occurred at about 6:00 am, prompting immediate intervention by the Bayelsa State Police Command and other security agencies. Confirming the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa […]

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Minister of Finance, Wale Edun

Finance Minister Leads High-Level Talks with Global Partners to Boost Energy Sector Under Mission 300

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In a significant move to tackle Nigeria’s energy challenges, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has ramped up engagements with international development partners. The high-level meetings, held in Abuja this week, focused on advancing Nigeria’s leadership role in Mission 300, a continental initiative designed to accelerate electricity access across Africa. […]

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Nigerian Army Graduates 589 Troops for Northeast Deployment

Nigerian Army Graduates 589 Battle-Ready Troops for Urgent Northeast Deployment

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The Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATRAC) in Kontagora has graduated 589 soldiers after completing Pre-Deployment Training Batch One, priming them for frontline duties with the Joint Task Force North East (JTF-NE) under OPERATION HADIN KAI against insurgency. The graduation ceremony took place on Friday at the Kontagora Military Cantonment Parade Ground, presided over by NATRAC Commander, Major General A.G.L. Haruna. The troops, who arrived on […]

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Army Deploys Troops to Sokoto Border Community After Bandit Threats

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Nigerian Army stations troops in Tidibale community, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, following bandit threats. This move aims to restore confidence, ensure safety, and prevent criminal elements from returning amid rising insecurity in Nigeria’s North West. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North […]

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INSECURITY: Edo Court Remands 52 Anti‑Kidnapping Protesters for Alleged Vandalism

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A Federal High Court in Edo State has ordered the remand of 52 protesters over alleged malicious damage and armed robbery following an anti‑kidnapping protest in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area. The protesters, including students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), were arrested after a demonstration held on Saturday reportedly turned violent. Authorities said several shops and properties were vandalised and […]

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INEC Issues Warning Over Fake Ad-Hoc Staff Recruitment in Nigeria

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against a fake and unauthorised website circulating online, claiming to be an “INEC Ad-hoc Staff Recruitment Portal 2026.” In a public notice issued on Sunday, the Commission described the website — okripeti.org/Inec-ADhoc-Staff-Recruitment.html — as fraudulent and not affiliated with INEC in any capacity. It urged members of the public […]

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Troops Neutralise 8 Terrorists in Major Borno Clearance Operation

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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralised eight terrorists during a coordinated clearance operation in Kayamla and Sojiri villages of Borno State. Military sources disclosed that the operation, codenamed Desert Sanity V, involved sustained patrols and offensive manoeuvres aimed at flushing out insurgents of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS/ISWAP) reportedly hiding in the […]

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Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of State for Finance with Mohamed Umar Bago, Governor, Niger State during the signing of M.O.U for the Construction of Mass Housing Estate and Agricultural Settlements in Niger State between the Federal Government and Niger State, on Friday, January 9, in Abuja.

Federal Ministry of Finance Anchors MoU for Mass Housing and Agricultural Settlement Project in Niger State

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The Federal Ministry of Finance has anchored the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Niger State Government and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) for the implementation of a Mass Housing and Agricultural Settlement Project in Niger State. Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, Dr. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, the Honourable Minister of […]

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