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      Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu

      Alleged medical negligence: Lagos govt orders probe into Chimamanda Adichie’s son’s death

      January 10, 2026
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      Military takes power in Benin Republic

      December 7, 2025
      Abia State Governor Alex Otti has reaffirmed that security remains the top priority of his administration during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day service in Umuahia.

      Gunmen attack Governor Otti’s convoy

      December 2, 2025
      Terrorists on a mission

      Terrorists raid Niger village on foot, kidnap dozens of farmer

      December 1, 2025
      President Bola Tinubu approving the cancellation of NNPC debts to Nigeria’s Federation Account.

      Tinubu, German chancellor agree on security, power, rail cooperation

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      EFCC arraigns two over alleged N143m fraud in Benin

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      EFCC seeks stronger inter-agency cooperation in anti-corruption fight

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      President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

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      APC spokesperson Seye Oladejo speaking on President Tinubu’s Europe trip.

      Two feared dead as violence mars Ondo APC ward congress 

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      APC explains delay in official welcome for Rivers Governor Fubara

      February 9, 2026
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      Mass defection rocks Ondo politics: Former PDP chiefs join APC

      February 9, 2026
      APC replaces Uzodimma with Masari as convention committee chair

      APC replaces Uzodimma with Masari as convention committee chair

      February 6, 2026
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      February 6, 2026
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      February 15, 2026
      Opeyemi Bamidele, the majority leader in Senate

      2027: Nigeria not ready for mandatory real-time election result uploads — Senate leader Bamidele

      February 15, 2026
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      January 27, 2025

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      Dangote Petroleum Refinery complex in Lagos, Nigeria, with fuel storage tanks and pipelines, symbolising steady petrol and diesel supply across the country during the festive season.

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      Amid economic woes, mixed reactions trail lingering rent hikes

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      Northern Nigeria’s development key to national prosperity – Tinubu

      November 19, 2024
      Aliko Dangote addresses investment challenges and defends Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution amid monopoly and labour dispute claims.

      Dangote forecasts N1,100/$1 in 2026

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      February 7, 2026
      Nigerian naira banknotes and US dollar bills symbolising the naira’s appreciation and rising foreign reserves in 2025.

      Naira gains 1.3% at official market, hits N1,360 intraday

      February 5, 2026
      NNPC confirms it will not sell the Port Harcourt Refinery and plans to raise funds to complete its rehabilitation.

      Dangote refinery giving Nigeria ‘breathing space’ on fuel supply — NNPC CEO

      February 4, 2026
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      February 8, 2026
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      RSUTH, Rivers ministry of health strengthen collaboration on cancer prevention

      February 5, 2026
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      WHO, UNICEF, Gavi restart cholera vaccines after three years

      February 4, 2026
      The Bayelsa State Government has taken a major step towards improving safety and emergency healthcare delivery on its

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      The political temperature in Rivers State has got intense as impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Prof Ngozi

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      January 18, 2026
      President Bola Tinubu’s representative addressing Arewa leaders at the ACF anniversary in Kaduna.

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      January 18, 2026
      Self-censorship has, in recent years, become one of the topical issues dominating critical discourses revolving around press freedom within the Nigerian

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      January 17, 2026

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      January 17, 2026
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      Olóyè Gbenga Olaleye addressing civic engagement and opposition leadership amid protests for electoral transparency in Nigeria.

      Opposition leaders urged to abandon ‘Social Media Cowardice’ and lead real resistance for Nigerian democracy

      February 10, 2026
      Tinubu

      After pain, a pulse: Tinubu’s reforms revive Nigeria’s economy

      February 3, 2026
      Chinese President Xi Jinping

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      February 2, 2026
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      Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun and Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye.

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      November 27, 2025
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      October 3, 2024
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      March 16, 2025
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      February 3, 2025

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      November 29, 2024

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      November 27, 2024

      UK ordered to pay families of 1949 Enugu coal mine victims $27m

      February 6, 2026
      Research finds fathers’ early parenting, not mothers’, determines children’s long-term health

      Research finds fathers’ early parenting, not mothers’, determines children’s long-term health

      February 5, 2026

      NECO releases 2025 SSCE results, over 78% secure credit passes

      February 3, 2026
      Professor Olutumbi Ayodele, of the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University (LASU), has called on the Federal Government to urgently

      LASU’s 117th Inaugural Lecture: Prof Ayodele advocates national language policy for unity

      January 28, 2026
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    Senator Orji Uzor Kalu speaking during a television interview on the political resolution of Nnamdi Kanu’s case.

    2027: I’ll work against Otti’s re-election — Kalu

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    Kaduna PDP leaders and members gather at an expanded caucus meeting to strategise ahead of the 2027 elections.

    PDP alleges FG plot to cripple party ahead of 2027 elections

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    Defections won’t save APC in 2027, opposition tells gov Yusuf

    Kano gov Yusuf defends move to APC

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    Obi insists on 2027 presidential bid, alleges moves to keep him off ballot

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    Minister of Works David Umahi at the inauguration of the Second Niger Bridge CCTV monitoring centre in Asaba.

    2027: South-East will deliver 90% votes for Tinubu — Umahi

    February 15, 2026
    FCT Minister Nyesom Wike addressing supporters in Tai Local Government Area, Rivers State.

    Wike pledges support only for Pro-Tinubu candidates in FCT council polls

    February 15, 2026

    Osun 2026: INEC confirms 14 qualified parties, PDP excluded

    February 15, 2026
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    2027: ADC should consider Southern candidate — Amaechi

    February 12, 2026
    Oyinlola criticises Tinubu's administration, says Nigerians face suffering, not hope.

    PDP remains strong in Osun despite Adeleke’s defection — Oyinlola

    February 12, 2026
    Oyinlola criticises Tinubu's administration, says Nigerians face suffering, not hope.

    PDP remains strong in Osun despite Adeleke’s defection — Oyinlola

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    Former Osun State Governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has maintained that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains…

    Kaduna PDP leaders and members gather at an expanded caucus meeting to strategise ahead of the 2027 elections.

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    The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set February 12 to consider multiple suits disputing…

    ADC leaders at the North-East Zonal Congress inauguration in Gombe as the party calls on national political figures to join ahead of 2027.

    ADC reacts to senate’s reversal decision on electoral amendment bill

    February 10, 2026
    El-Rufai denies false quotes by ADC Vanguard, warns against future fabrications.

    I was never Tinubu’s friend, El-Rufai insists

    February 10, 2026
    Aisha Yesufu confirms Peter Obi’s one-term presidency pledge.

    Electoral reforms: Aisha Yesufu urges Senate to impeach Akpabio

    February 8, 2026
    FCT Minister Nyesom Wike addressing supporters in Tai Local Government Area, Rivers State.

    2027: Rivers doesn’t need sitting gov to deliver votes for Tinubu — Wike

    February 7, 2026

    2027: Obasanjo’s daughter, Iyabo, declares interest in Ogun gov race

    February 7, 2026
    Kwankwaso raises alarm over insecurity and calls for decisive government action.

    2027: Kwankwaso support group seeks Obi–Kwankwaso joint presidential ticket

    February 7, 2026
    Opposition parties condemn senate's rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results

    Nigerian opposition parties condemn senate’s rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results

    February 6, 2026
    Tension in Kano as Kwankwaso set to back Gwarzo against Gov Yusuf

    This is total betrayal; Abba Yusuf will not get away with this, says ex-commissioner

    February 2, 2026
    Peter Obi addresses 2027 election rumours, dismisses fears of Atiku Abubakar taking over ADC ticket.

    2027: Obi indicates intention to contest for president

    February 2, 2026
    Governor Alex Otti of Abia State

    Labour Party still strong despite Obi’s exit — Otti

    February 1, 2026
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    Lagos PDP reaffirms loyalty to Turaki-led leadership

    February 1, 2026
    ADC

    ADC accuses senate of deliberate delays on electoral act amendment bill

    January 31, 2026
    ADC leaders at the North-East Zonal Congress inauguration in Gombe as the party calls on national political figures to join ahead of 2027.

    Enugu ADC dismisses claims of Obidient movement takeover attempt

    January 31, 2026
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    Osun: Vacate LG secretariats, Accord party tells sacked APC officials

    January 31, 2026
    PDP senior chieftain Segun Sowunmi speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today.

    Segun Sowunmi identifies reform as key challenge facing PDP

    January 30, 2026
    Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu

    Lagos govt defends Makoko urban renewal as vital safety move

    January 30, 2026
    Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule speaking during a television interview on political defections and governance reforms.

    Tinubu’s reforms driving governors’ defection to APC — Governor Sule

    January 30, 2026
    Former Osun State lawmaker Olatunbosun Oyintiloye amid a party dispute following his suspension by APC ward officials.

    Osun APC ward suspends ex-lawmaker Oyintiloye over alleged misconduct

    January 30, 2026
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