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Anioma State must stay in South-South - Leaders

Delta North lawmakers and council chairmen reject Senator Ned Nwoko's proposal to place a future Anioma State in the South-East. They declare the move 'unacceptable' and affirm Anioma's South-South identity. Read the full story.

41 Northern Schools Closed Amid Banditry Attacks

Political analyst Omotayo Yusuf condemns school closures in northern Nigeria due to banditry. Learn how insecurity threatens education development and what solutions are needed.

AfDB approves $500m loan for Nigeria's budget

African Development Bank approves $500 million budget support for Nigeria to boost non-oil revenues and energy sector reforms. Learn how this impacts Nigeria's economic growth.

Uniformed Gunmen Attack Police Patrol in Anambra

Armed assailants wearing military-style uniforms ambushed a joint police patrol in Anambra, leading to a shootout that left one officer injured and a patrol vehicle burnt. Police confirm incident and heighten security.

Kwara 2027: APC Pushes for Power Shift to North

Kwara APC stakeholders and governorship aspirants from the Northern Senatorial District have agreed to unite and ensure the zone produces the next governor in 2027. Read the full story.

UK Allows New Oil and Gas Drilling in North Sea

Britain's Labour government signals a policy shift, permitting limited oil and gas extraction in existing North Sea fields despite a prior ban on new licenses. Discover the details.

24 Kebbi schoolgirls freed after week-long captivity

24 students from Government Girls Comprehensive School in Maga, Kebbi State have been released after 7 days in captivity. Read about the security response and ongoing school safety concerns in Northern Nigeria.

Chinese mining CEO arrested in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz authorities detain Chinese CEO of gold mining firm accused of major environmental damage amid growing anti-China sentiment. Read full details.

Naira weakens to N1,456.72/$ as economy faces pressure

Naira depreciates by 0.98% to N1,456.72/$ amid dollar demand and structural challenges. Nigeria's foreign reserves rise to $44.12 billion despite oil price decline. Learn more about the economic outlook.

Army: Bandits Feeling Heat Amid North-West Operations

Nigerian Army declares bandits are feeling pressure from intensified military operations in North-West. Major General Idris assures troops will maintain offensive until abducted schoolgirls are rescued.

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