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UK deputy defence chief arrives Borno on strategic counterterrorism boost

UK deputy defence chief visits Maiduguri as Britain deepens security cooperation and support for Nigeria's counterterrorism operations. UK-Nigeria defence cooperation received a fresh boost on Tuesday as Lieutenant General Sir…

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Read more about the article Controversial detention: Court remands activist Sowore in Kuje prison over defamation
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Controversial detention: Court remands activist Sowore in Kuje prison over defamation

Detention ordered as judge dismisses recusal bid; activist faces charges over social media post describing president as criminal A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the detention of Omoyele…

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Read more about the article Sexual Violence: Nigeria marks International Day, pledges resolute action against related conflict
Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development

Sexual Violence: Nigeria marks International Day, pledges resolute action against related conflict

Federal Government launches nationwide campaign to combat sexual violence affecting women and children; calls on Nollywood, creative industry to partner The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to…

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Read more about the article Nigeria loses billions to illegal mining each year | SMDF-EMERGE is FG’s new answer by Aisha Kabiru Mohammed
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Nigeria loses billions to illegal mining each year | SMDF-EMERGE is FG’s new answer by Aisha Kabiru Mohammed

Mining sector reforms take centre stage as SMDF-EMERGE targets exploration gaps, formalisation, and investment growth to curb Nigeria's illegal mining losses By Aisha Kabiru Mohammed In the dusty heat of…

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Read more about the article Acquittal: Diezani Alison-Madueke cleared of all bribery charges
Nigeria’s former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke

Acquittal: Diezani Alison-Madueke cleared of all bribery charges

Acquittal: Former petroleum minister vindicated after 11-year ordeal; London jury deliberates 46 hours before clearing her of six counts Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former Minister of Petroleum Resources, has been acquitted…

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Read more about the article Shocking ruling: Court orders INEC to deregister ADC, Accord, others
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Shocking ruling: Court orders INEC to deregister ADC, Accord, others

Court directed INEC to remove five parties after court finds they failed to meet constitutional electoral performance requirements A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral…

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Read more about the article Illegal immigrants: Operatives arrest 46 foreign nationals in Ogun
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Illegal immigrants: Operatives arrest 46 foreign nationals in Ogun

Immigrants: Multi-agency coordinated raid apprehends foreign nationals without valid documentation; suspects linked to online marketing platform Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS),…

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Read more about the article Landmark deal: US-Iran peace agreement ends war, reopens Strait of Hormuz
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Landmark deal: US-Iran peace agreement ends war, reopens Strait of Hormuz

Historic breakthrough agreement to reopen Strait of Hormuz, lift naval blockade, and end all military operations including Lebanon conflict The United States and Iran have reached a landmark peace deal…

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Mbeki hails Abdulsalami Abubakar’s remarkable democratic legacy at 84th birthday ceremony

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki has paid tribute to General Abdulsalami Abubakar as one of Africa's defining democratic voices, delivering a keynote address at a ceremony marking the former…

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