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PDP Reps Caucus Backs Party’s 2027 Strategy

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has pledged full support for the party’s 2027 election strategy. Emerging from an emergency meeting in Abuja, lawmakers said they would abide by all decisions of the party’s organs and work to strengthen unity ahead of the national convention in November....

Wike Aide Calls for Social Media NIN/ID Regulation

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A top aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has called for tighter controls on social media accounts in Nigeria, proposing mandatory use of National Identification Numbers (NIN) and valid government-issued IDs. The move, he argued, would reduce misinformation and boost accountability in Nigeria’s digital space....

Kano Government Denies ₦6.5bn Diversion Allegation

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The Kano State Government has dismissed allegations that aides to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf diverted ₦6.5bn in state funds. Officials described the claims, now before the Federal High Court, as “politically motivated falsehoods,” accusing opposition groups of orchestrating smear campaigns to destabilise the administration....

FG Unveils Digital Portal for Teachers’ Registration, Licensing

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The Federal Government has unveiled a new digital portal to streamline teacher registration and licensing nationwide. Developed by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) with UK-backed support, the platform promises a credible database of qualified professionals and seamless access to training, aiming to restore dignity to Nigeria’s teaching workforce....

NDLEA: How Drug Syndicate Framed 3 Nigerians in Saudi Arabia

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The NDLEA has uncovered a criminal syndicate at Kano’s airport that framed three Nigerians arrested for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia. The victims, including two women on pilgrimage, were unknowingly tagged with drug-laden bags. The agency says it is working with Saudi authorities to secure their release after arresting six suspects...

Protest Rocks NBA Conference Over Incarcerated Enugu LP Lawmaker (Bright Ngene)

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Supporters of Labour Party lawmaker-elect Bright Ngene staged a protest at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Enugu, demanding his release. Ngene, who has remained in prison since July 2024, controversially won re-election from detention this month. Protesters say his case amounts to “grave injustice and subversion of democracy.”...

Sultan of Sokoto: Justice Now a Purchasable Commodity

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Abubakar, has warned that justice in Nigeria is increasingly “a purchasable commodity,” where the rich escape accountability while the poor suffer. Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Enugu, he called on lawyers to uphold the rule of law to restore faith in the judiciary....

Subsidy Removal in Nigeria: Ezekwesili Slams Tinubu Over ‘Good Policy, Wrong Execution’

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Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s fuel subsidy removal, calling it a sound policy “implemented the wrong way.” Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association conference in Enugu, she said the abrupt reform deepened poverty, worsened inflation, and left millions without safety nets....

D’Tigers Finish 5th at AfroBasket 2025 as Angola Lift Record 12th Title

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Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, ended their AfroBasket 2025 campaign in fifth place with a 3–1 record, showing promise despite falling short of the medal rounds. Angola cemented their continental dominance by winning a record 12th AfroBasket title, while Mali celebrated their best-ever finish with silver....

Nigeria, Brazil Seal Direct Flight Agreement (BASA)

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Nigeria and Brazil have signed a landmark Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) to enable direct flights between both countries. The deal, concluded during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Brasília, is expected to boost trade, tourism, and investment while strengthening diplomatic ties between Africa’s largest economy and South America’s powerhouse....

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