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Military Defends Shiroro Airstrikes As Civilian Impact Claims Trigger Security Debate

The Shiroro airstrike controversy has intensified after residents alleged that civilian communities were affected during military operations in Niger State, while Defence Headquarters insisted the strikes specifically targeted armed bandits. The military said about 70 bandits were neutralised during the operation, but conflicting accounts from nearby communities have renewed calls for verification and operational accountability.

APC Disqualifies 56 Aspirants In Rivers As Fubara-Linked Figures Fail Screening

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The Rivers APC disqualification crisis has triggered fresh political tension after the party screened out 56 aspirants from its forthcoming House of Assembly primaries. Several figures linked to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former governorship candidate Tonye Cole were among those affected, intensifying debate over internal structure control and the balance of political influence ahead of the 2027 cycle.

Police Order Dismissal, Prosecution After Handcuffed Man Is Shot Dead in Delta

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Police extrajudicial killing Delta has triggered outrage after a handcuffed man was shot dead by officers in Effurun. The Nigeria Police Force has ordered dismissal and prosecution of those involved, while Governor Sheriff Oborevwori condemned the act as unlawful, placing the case at the centre of a national accountability test.

Egbin Shutdown Cuts 600MW, Triggers Lagos Power Supply Crisis

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Egbin power shutdown Lagos electricity crisis has intensified after Nigeria’s largest thermal plant dropped from over 600MW to zero output following critical equipment failure. The disruption, compounded by a major transmission line outage, has triggered widespread load shedding across Lagos, exposing structural weaknesses in the national grid and raising concerns over prolonged supply instability.

Is Lagos Still a Democracy? Sanwo-Olu’s Backing of Hamzat Fuels Debate on Who Decides

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Is Lagos still a democracy has become a central question after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu publicly backed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, for the 2027 governorship. The move has sparked debate over elite influence, party structure, and voter choice, with reactions ranging from support for internal alignment to concerns about how leadership decisions are shaped.

Sanwo-Olu Backs Hamzat for Lagos 2027, Signals Early APC Power Alignment

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Sanwo-Olu backs Hamzat for Lagos 2027, signalling an early shift in the APC’s internal power structure in Nigeria’s most influential state. The move positions the deputy governor at the centre of succession politics ahead of the election cycle. In Lagos, where political decisions often shape national alignments, early backing carries significant strategic weight.

FCT Teachers Strike Suspension Triggered as ₦5bn Monthly Deal Forces School Reopening

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FCT teachers strike suspension has been triggered after a ₦5 billion monthly funding commitment by authorities, ending weeks of disruption across public primary schools in Abuja. The agreement clears the path for immediate reopening, bringing relief to parents and pupils. However, concerns remain over whether the funding can be sustained to prevent a fresh round of industrial action.

Plateau Killings Resume 48 Hours After President Tinubu’s Visit, Raising Fresh Security Questions

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Plateau killings after Tinubu visit have reignited national concern after gunmen killed three youths in Jos South just 48 hours after President Bola Tinubu’s visit and security briefings. The incident underscores persistent vulnerabilities in Plateau State, raising fresh questions about the effectiveness of recent interventions and the gap between official assurances and conditions on the ground.

IDNN Founder & Publisher Frank Alapa Meets NCNCSON Coordinator Sony Otache

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Founder and Publisher of the Independent Digital News Network (IDNN), Frank Idemudia Alapa, has met with civil society advocate Sony Otache, newly appointed North Central Coordinator of the National Council of NGOs and Civil Society Organisations of Nigeria (NCNCSON). The engagement signals growing collaboration between independent media platforms and civic networks shaping governance and public accountability conversations across Nigeria’s North Central region.

Niger Governor Bago Congratulates Sony Otache on NCNCSON North Central Coordinator Appointment

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Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has congratulated media advocate Sony Otache following his appointment as North Central Zone Coordinator of the National Council of NGOs and Civil Society Organisations of Nigeria. The Sony Otache NCNCSON appointment places the Crusader Radio founder in a regional role expected to strengthen civil society advocacy and citizen engagement across Nigeria’s North Central region.