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PDP Leadership Crisis Deepens as Sule Lamido Accuses Governors of Blocking His Chairmanship Bid

The Sule Lamido PDP crisis escalated Sunday after the former Jigawa governor accused PDP governors of blocking his bid for national chairman. Lamido claimed he was denied a form and undermined despite a court order, while party allies countered that his claims misrepresent internal decisions. Analysts say the rift threatens PDP stability ahead of 2027.

Pope Condemns Nigerian Kidnappings, Demands Immediate Release of Abducted Schoolchildren

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Pope Leo XIV has issued a strong statement as the Pope condemns Nigerian kidnappings, calling for the immediate release of abducted schoolchildren and worshippers. Addressing pilgrims after the Angelus prayer, he said the situation brings “immense sadness” and urged global prayers for Nigeria.

Boko Haram Abducts 12 Women, Burns Homes in Borno as Attacks Spread Across Northeast

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Twelve women have been abducted by suspected Boko Haram fighters in Askira-Uba, Borno State, while a separate attack in Magumeri saw homes, shops, and vehicles burned. The assault, which lasted over two hours, reflects worsening insurgent activity across the region.

Nigeria Orders Nationwide School Closures as Kidnapping Crisis Deepens

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The Federal Government has ordered the shutdown of 47 Unity Colleges nationwide following escalating attacks on schools across northern states. The closures come amid mass abductions in Niger and Kebbi, prompting chaotic evacuations at FGGC Bwari as parents rushed to withdraw their children.

253 Children Still Missing as 50 Escape Niger–Kebbi Mass Abductions in Escalating School Safety Crisis

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Fifty abducted pupils from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Niger State, escaped their captors between Friday and Saturday, but 253 children and staff remain missing. The breakout comes amid sweeping school shutdowns across northern states and mounting fears of coordinated attacks targeting educational institutions.

Tinubu Cancels G20 Trip, Confirms Rescue of 38 Kwara Worshippers Amid Nationwide Security Surge

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President Bola Tinubu on Sunday confirmed the rescue of 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State, cancelling his trip to the G20 Summit to coordinate intensified national security operations. The President said he has been receiving continuous briefings on rescue missions across troubled regions, pledging that Nigerians “will be protected—without compromise.”

Auditor-General Uncovers N61bn and $51m Questionable NNPCL Payments in Explosive New Report

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Nigeria’s Auditor-General has uncovered over N61bn and $51m in financial irregularities linked to the NNPCL, including undocumented payments, unauthorised virements, procurement breaches, abandoned projects, and weak internal controls. The report, transmitted to the National Assembly, demands urgent recovery and sanctions.

Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of 100,000 Policemen from VIPs for National Security Deployment

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President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of more than 100,000 police officers attached to VIPs and politicians nationwide, directing their immediate redeployment to core national security duties. The move follows a surge in coordinated kidnappings and rising pressure to rebuild police presence in vulnerable communities.

Tinubu Economy Reboot: FG Targets 500 CNG Stations as Manufacturers Flee Bank Loans

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Nigeria’s economic landscape is shifting as the federal government launches a plan for 500 CNG stations in three years while manufacturers abandon expensive bank loans for bonds and retained earnings. The dual transition—energy reform and corporate financing realignment—signals a new phase in the Tinubu administration’s push to stabilise fuel costs, reduce inflation and cut industrial debt risks.

States Rebel as Lamido Mocks Ibadan Convention: Rivers, Akwa Ibom & Jigawa Disown PDP Gathering

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Three influential PDP state chapters—Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Jigawa—have rejected the Ibadan national convention, insisting the exercise violated court orders and lacked credibility. Their pushback gained momentum as party elder Sule Lamido dismissed the gathering as “friends entertaining themselves,” deepening internal fractures and questioning the legitimacy of the newly announced leadership.