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Terrorism and Security

Nigeria plans stronger military response after Maiduguri blasts

Government pledges action as analysts warn militants remain capable
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Elections

Nigeria’s zoning debate heats up ahead of 2027 election

Adamawa governor Umaru Fintiri says the South should “complete eight years”
Officials cite mass killings, abductions and arson in Woro and Nuku as Nigeria deploys troops to the area
Justice & Crime

Dozens Killed in Kwara as Villagers Reject Jihadists, Governor Says

officials cite mass killings, abductions and arson in Woro and Nuku ,Nigeria deploys troops to the area
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Political Parties

APC Signals 2027 Backing for Kano Gov Yusuf After Defection

Ganduje tells new APC member Yusuf aspirants will support him, as party leaders stress unity in Kano
Appeal Court ruling could decide who controls the opposition party before INEC deadlines
Elections

WHY PDP’s court battle matters before Nigeria’s primaries

Appeal Court ruling could decide who controls the opposition party before INEC deadlines
Former VP condemns Benin City incident and calls on Tinubu, chiefs to protect opposition leaders.
Opposition Politics

Atiku urges security action after reported attack on Obi in Edo

Former VP condemns Benin City incident and calls on Tinubu, chiefs to protect opposition leaders.
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Political Commentary

APC opens back-channel talks to ease Rivers political crisis

Party secretary Ajibola Basiru says quiet negotiations are engaging Wike and Gov. Fubara
Opposition rejects “earthquake” narrative as NNPP cites betrayal and APC calls it a homecoming
Political Scandals

Why Abba Yusuf’s APC Switch Is Shaking Kano Politics

Opposition rejects “earthquake” narrative as NNPP cites betrayal and APC calls it a homecoming
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Business Trends

Nigeria moves to unlock OPL 245 after Tinubu-backed deal

Settlement with Eni clears the way for a new phase in Nigeria’s deepwater oil plans.
Nigeria says about 100 US troops have arrived to train and advise local forces as Abuja seeks more support to tackle insurgents.
Justice & Crime

Nigeria seeks more US security help as new troops arrive

Abuja says the team will advise and support intelligence efforts as it seeks more US security help
Ankara pledges counter-terror support as viral stumble clips revive misinformation risks
Geopolitics Africa

Tinubu’s Türkiye Visit Deepens Security and Defence Ties

Ankara pledges counter-terror support as viral stumble clips revive misinformation risks
Kano governor meets Tinubu amid APC defection rumours
Political Parties

Kano governor meets Tinubu amid APC defection rumours

Abba Yusuf visits Aso Rock as talks stall over 2027 ticket, minister slot, Kano appointments
At Jigawa’s APC congress in Dutse, Gov. Umar Namadi urged unity and mobilisation, renewing a pledge of two million votes for Tinubu in 2027.
Elections

Namadi urges early APC mobilisation, pledges 2m votes for Tinubu

Jigawa governor says new APC executives must uphold unity and start groundwork for 2027 polls.
Enugu judgment orders compensation over the 1949 Iva Valley miners’ killings
Justice & Crime

Nigeria Court Ruling Revives UK Colonial-Era Accountability Push

Enugu judgment orders compensation over the 1949 Iva Valley miners’ killings
Nigeria’s military says some of 16 officers arrested in October 2025 will face trial after a probe into coup-plot allegations.
Justice & Crime

Nigeria to Try Some Officers Held in 2025 Coup-Plot Probe

Military says some of 16 arrested last October will face a judicial panel after an internal inquiry
President warns of ‘many‑time’ strikes after Christmas raid as Nigeria denies Christian genocide
Politics & Diplomacy

Trump signals more US strikes in Nigeria if Christians are killed

President warns of ‘many‑time’ strikes after Christmas raid as Nigeria denies Christian genocide
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