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Aliko Dangote gets hero’s welcome in Ethiopia, raises investment to $4bn
President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, received a warm welcome in Gode, Ethiopia, where he was hosted by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed. Both leaders visited the site of the proposed fertiliser plant to assess ongoing construction. Ethiopia had signed a shareholders’ agreement with Dangote Group in August last year to establish a urea…
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Tinubu welcomes Airbus proposal for maintenance and hangar facilities in Nigeria, urges accelerated delivery of attack helicopters
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed world aircraft-maker Airbus’ proposal to establish maintenance and hangar facilities in Nigeria as part of a broader effort to position the country as a regional aerospace and aviation services hub. President Tinubu also emphasised Nigeria’s urgent need for modern helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft capable of supporting security operations, logistics,…
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Senate Condemns Students’ Abduction In Borno, Oyo, Promises State Police
Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, on Sunday condemned the abduction of 87 students and teachers in Borno and Oyo states within 24 hours. Bamidele, also Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, added that the recent abduction accentuated the need to expedite the establishment of state police currently…
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2027 Elections: APC Releases List Of Disqualified House Of Reps Aspirants
The All Progressives Congress has published the names of House of Representatives hopefuls disqualified from contesting in the party’s primaries in a number of states, including Ondo, Bauchi, Ebonyi, Kogi and Rivers, ahead of the 2027 National Assembly elections. The list, released on Saturday, was contained in an official statement issued by the party’s National…
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No Requirement to Show Proof of APC Membership Dues Payment to Vote in Primaries — APC
All Progressives Congress (APC) has clarified that party members participating in its ongoing primary elections are not required to present proof of payment of membership dues before casting their votes. The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. According to the ruling party, all duly…
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Tinubu Thanks Trump as Nigeria-US Forces Eliminate IS Leader
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the growing security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States following a joint military operation that reportedly eliminated a senior Islamic State commander and several of his fighters in the Lake Chad Basin. In a statement issued from the Presidential Villa, the President described the overnight operation as a…
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FCT police debunk reports of influx of Fulani herdsmen in Abuja
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed viral social media reports alleging an influx of Fulani herdsmen in Anguwan Dobi, Gwagwalada, describing the claims as misleading and unverified. In a statement issued on Saturday, the command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the police operatives were immediately deployed to the area and adjoining communities following…
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Ogun Police Bust Kidnap Syndicate, Recover Ransom Cash and Weapons
Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the neutralisation of two suspected kidnappers and the arrest of a suspected gang kingpin during a coordinated intelligence-led operation along the Ijebu-Ode/Ibadan Road axis of the state. The operation, carried out by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle loaded with 10…
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6 ISWAP bomb makers killed by their IEDs
Six suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province have been killed following a premature improvised explosive device (IED) detonation in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources told Zagazola that the incident occurred at about 7:00 a.m. on May 16, 2026, at Jubilaram, where the terrorists were reportedly assembling an explosive…
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Nigeria, US armed forces kill top ISIS Commander, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki
Nigeria Armed Forces, in collaboration with United States forces has successfully conducted a meticulously planned and highly coordinated counterterrorism operation resulting in the elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior ISIS leader and one of the world’s most active terrorists. Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, confirmed the development in a statement issued to newsmen…