As political alignments ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections continue to unfold, reports that Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, is set to choose a Christian running mate have generated significant national interest. While the decision is yet to be formally confirmed, it has already reignited discussions about inclusion, representation and the enduring importance of national...
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Chad Announces Withdrawal from International Criminal Court Chad has announced plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying the court’s effectiveness has been “limited” and uneven since it began operations more than two decades ago. The decision was announced on Monday in a statement issued by a government spokesperson, who said the move...
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BREAKING: Bandits Kill 30 in Fresh Kaduna Attack, Burn Homes and Shops No fewer than 30 people, including women and children, have been killed after suspected bandits attacked Naridom community in Chawai Chiefdom, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attackers reportedly invaded the community between 12 a.m. and 1 a.m. on Monday, opening...
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Nigeria, AfDB Call for African Control of Critical Minerals Nigeria and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have called for greater African ownership and control of the continent’s vast critical mineral resources, urging countries to prioritise local value addition, regional cooperation and strategic financing to unlock the full economic potential of the sector. The call was...
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SERAP Sues NNPCL Over Alleged Failure to Account for N211tn in 2023 Financial Statements The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over its alleged failure to explain and account for N211 trillion recorded as “Sundry Receivables” and “Accrued Expenses” in its 2023 audited...
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Specialist lender marks first anniversary with lending milestone Afin Bank has celebrated its first full year in operation by hitting a lending milestone of £135million in mortgage approvals in just 12 months. The Bank, which also offers FSCS protected savings accounts, has also topped £60million in savings deposits. Afin launched last July, less than nine...
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Police Intensify Rescue Operation for Abducted Kebbi High Court Judge The Nigeria Police Force has launched an intensive rescue operation to secure the release of Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court, who was abducted by suspected bandits from his residence in Bunza Local Government Area. Justice Bunza was reportedly kidnapped around...
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Flood Preparedness: Kebbi Trains 72 Rapid Response Personnel The Nigerian Red Cross Society has trained 72 emergency response personnel drawn from security agencies and local government authorities in Kebbi State to strengthen preparedness and response to flooding in vulnerable communities. The two-week intensive training focused on emergency flood response and disaster preparedness, equipping participants with...
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FG Raises Hazard Allowance for Federal University Workers to N486,000 The Federal Government has approved a review of hazard allowances and other earned benefits for members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) in federal universities, with senior workers now set to receive up to N486,000 annually in hazard allowance. The...
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FG Earmarks N962.8bn for Empowerment Projects, SUVs Amid Rising Borrowing Concerns The Federal Government has allocated N962.83 billion for empowerment projects and the procurement of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the 2026 Appropriation Act, a figure that exceeds the combined budgets of seven key federal ministries, according to an analysis by civic technology organisation, Tracka....
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