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Politics · Premium Times ·King Jaja’s challenge to Nigeria: Power, defiance and economic self-determination, By Dakuku Peterside
Dakuku Peterside examines King Jaja’s historical challenge to Nigeria, focusing on the themes of political power, resistance to external control and economic self-determination. The piece appears to draw connections between King Jaja’s defiance and broader questions about how Nigeria can assert authority and pursue greater control over its economic affairs.
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Politics · Vanguard ·First Lady urges Nigerians to invest in peace, reject division
The First Lady has called on Nigerians to promote peace and reject actions or attitudes that deepen division. Her message urges citizens to prioritise unity and peaceful coexistence, framing these values as important to the country’s stability and collective progress.
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Politics · ThisDay ·Sanwo-Olu Urges Judges to Guard Judiciary’s Independence
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on judges to protect the independence of Nigeria’s judiciary. His appeal highlights the responsibility of judicial officers to preserve the institution’s autonomy and uphold its role within the country’s democratic framework.
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Politics · ThisDay ·
Wike Insists Rainbow Coalition Not to Weaken APC, Reaffirms Support for Tinubu
Nyesom Wike says the Rainbow Coalition is not intended to weaken the All Progressives Congress (APC). He also reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu, signalling that his political alignment with the president remains unchanged despite the coalition’s activities.
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Politics · The Punch ·Ex-Adamawa lawmaker joins governorship race, unveils agenda
A former lawmaker from Adamawa State has entered the governorship race and presented an agenda outlining the priorities of the campaign. The move adds another contender to the state’s political contest, although the headline does not specify the candidate’s identity, party affiliation, policy details or the election involved.
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Health · Daily Post ·Court grants ex-minister Uche Nnaji permission to travel abroad for treatment
A court has granted former minister Uche Nnaji permission to travel abroad to receive medical treatment. The headline indicates that the approval concerns his overseas travel for healthcare, but it does not provide details about the illness, destination, duration of the trip or any conditions attached to the court’s decision.
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Education · Daily Post ·Taraba govt intervenes as nursing students protest alleged rape, robbery
The Taraba State Government has intervened after nursing students protested allegations of rape and robbery. The headline does not provide details on the institution involved, the number of students affected, the alleged perpetrators, or the specific measures taken by government officials in response to the protest.
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Entertainment · PM News ·
P-Square Crisis: Okoye admits receiving $800k royalties of P-Square
Peter Okoye of the music duo P-Square has acknowledged receiving $800,000 in royalties linked to the group. The admission comes amid the ongoing crisis involving the duo, although the headline does not provide further details about the payment, its timing, or the issues surrounding their dispute.
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Politics · Vanguard ·Makinde to APC critics: Fix power, stop attacking generators
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has responded to critics in the All Progressives Congress, urging them to focus on addressing Nigeria’s electricity problems rather than condemning the use of power generators. His remarks link the debate over generators to wider concerns about inadequate public electricity supply.
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Other · PM News ·
Passport Rush: Nigerian embassy in Qatar cuts processing time to two weeks
The Nigerian embassy in Qatar has reduced the time required to process passports to two weeks, a change aimed at responding to increased demand from Nigerians seeking passport services. The update provides applicants with a clearer expected timeframe for processing and collection.
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Politics · The Punch ·
Bayelsa gov tasks permanent secretaries on better service delivery
The Bayelsa State governor has directed permanent secretaries to improve service delivery across the state’s public institutions. The instruction places responsibility on the senior civil servants to strengthen administrative performance and ensure government services are delivered more effectively to residents.
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Politics · ThisDay ·
FG Replies Atiku, Says Shettima Mandated to Represent Nigeria at 81st UNGA
The Federal Government has responded to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over Nigeria’s representation at the 81st United Nations General Assembly. It said Vice President Kashim Shettima was mandated to represent President Bola Tinubu and the country at the international gathering.
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Business · The Punch ·
Dangote to invest over $10bn in Africa’s power sector
Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote plans to invest more than $10bn in Africa’s power sector. The proposed investment signals a major expansion into electricity-related projects across the continent, although the headline does not specify the countries involved, project timelines, funding structure or the particular areas of power generation and distribution targeted.
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Business · Vanguard ·Afreximbank, ATDC unveil $500m push to transform African trade
Afreximbank and the African Trade and Distribution Centre have announced a $500 million initiative aimed at transforming trade across Africa. The push is expected to support efforts to strengthen intra-African commerce and improve the systems, infrastructure or opportunities needed to expand the continent’s trading activities.
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Politics · Vanguard ·Tinubu greets ex-SGF, Chief Olu False at 88
President Bola Tinubu has extended greetings to former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, on the occasion of his 88th birthday. The message recognises Falae’s milestone and his public service as a former holder of the federal government position.
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World · The Punch ·
UK, allies condemn Russia’s elections in occupied Ukraine
The United Kingdom and its allies have condemned elections held by Russia in Ukrainian territories under its occupation. The criticism signals that these countries reject the legitimacy of the voting process and maintain that the affected regions remain part of Ukraine.
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Business · Premium Times ·SUNU Assurances appoints new director, external auditor
SUNU Assurances has appointed a new director and an external auditor, according to Premium Times. The headline indicates changes to the company’s leadership and independent audit arrangements, but does not provide the names of the appointees, their responsibilities, or the effective dates of the appointments.
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Other · Nigerian Tribune ·2026/2027 legal year: Sanwo-Olu urges judges, lawyers to uphold judicial integrity
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged judges and lawyers to uphold judicial integrity as the 2026/2027 legal year begins. His appeal highlights the importance of ethical conduct and public confidence in the judiciary during the new legal year.
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Other · Vanguard ·Ebonyi police present N13.2m to deceased officers’ families
The Ebonyi State Police Command has presented a total of N13.2 million to the families of police officers who died in service. The support is intended for the deceased officers’ relatives, although the headline does not specify the number of beneficiaries, the individual amounts, or the circumstances of the officers’ deaths.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Cure desk-job back pain: 5-minute ergonomic fix for remote workers
The Nigerian Tribune report outlines a five-minute ergonomic adjustment intended to help remote workers ease or prevent back pain linked to prolonged desk-based work. It focuses on practical workspace or posture changes that may support better comfort during working hours, without indicating a specific medical diagnosis or treatment.
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