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El-Rufai Accuses Ribadu of Procuring Poison Amid Political Tensions

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has publicly accused Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, of overseeing the purchase of about 10 kilograms of thallium sulphate, a highly toxic chemical, reportedly from a supplier in Poland. In a letter dated 30

February 15, 2026

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Why UK Is Returning Nigeria’s Cultural Artefacts

In a historic move, the University of Cambridge has returned 116 Benin artefacts to Nigeria, restoring centuries-old cultural treasures taken during the 1897 British invasion of Benin City. The objects, mostly brass with some ivory and wooden sculptures, were formally handed over

February 9, 2026

Obi of Onitsha Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe

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“We Need Stiffer Punishment for Women Beaters” – Obi of Onitsha

The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, has called for harsher punishments for men who assault women, saying it would serve as a deterrent against further abuse. He made the call on Wednesday during a television interview. Speaking on the

February 4, 2026

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Nigeria ‘Sixth Biggest Contributor’ to Global Growth in 2026 – IMF

Nigeria is expected to rank as the world’s sixth-largest contributor to global economic growth in 2026, according to new data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF says Africa’s biggest economy will account for 1.5% of global real GDP growth next

February 1, 2026

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Meta Targets $135bn on AI Spending

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, plans to almost double its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) this year, signalling a major push to transform its operations and increase productivity. CEO Mark Zuckerberg told financial analysts on Wednesday that the company expects to

January 29, 2026

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Why a Five-Year-Old US Grant is Suddenly Trending in Nigeria

A burst of online excitement this week around Sungbo’s Eredo, one of Africa’s largest ancient monuments, has been driven not by a new discovery or fresh funding, but by a reminder. On 28 January, the US Mission in Nigeria marked what it

January 29, 2026

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Nigeria Senate Defers Debate on Electoral Act Repeal Bill

Nigeria’s Senate has postponed consideration of a bill seeking to repeal and re-enact the Electoral Act, agreeing to study the proposed legislation in more detail before taking a decision. The move followed debate on the report of the Senate Committee on Electoral

January 28, 2026

Emergency Rule In Rivers: Fubara Urges Residents To Remain Peaceful, Law-abiding

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Fubara Denies Backing ADC Candidates Ahead of Bye-election

The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied claims that he is supporting candidates from a rival party ahead of a forthcoming state assembly bye-election. Mr Fubara said reports suggesting he was backing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were false, insisting

January 28, 2026

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Nigeria to Move Cannabis Farmers Into Legal Crops

Nigeria’s anti-drugs agency has launched a pilot programme aimed at persuading cannabis farmers to abandon illegal cultivation and switch to legal, profitable crops The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) unveiled the initiative on Tuesday in the south-western state of Ondo, describing

January 28, 2026

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Nigeria Grid Collapse Traced to Gombe Substation Fault

Nigeria’s electricity grid disruption on Tuesday was caused by a voltage disturbance at a transmission substation in the north-eastern state of Gombe, the country’s system operator has said. In a statement, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) said the incident did not

January 28, 2026

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El-Rufai Accuses Ribadu of Procuring Poison Amid Political Tensions

Why UK Is Returning Nigeria’s Cultural Artefacts

“We Need Stiffer Punishment for Women Beaters” – Obi of Onitsha

Nigeria ‘Sixth Biggest Contributor’ to Global Growth in 2026 – IMF

Meta Targets $135bn on AI Spending

Nigeria Senate Defers Debate on Electoral Act Repeal Bill

Fubara Denies Backing ADC Candidates Ahead of Bye-election

Nigeria to Move Cannabis Farmers Into Legal Crops

Nigeria Grid Collapse Traced to Gombe Substation Fault

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