‎‎Gunmen Kill Over 20 in Niger, Plateau; Dozens Feared Dead in Kebbi‎‎

‎‎‎‎Gunmen have reportedly killed more than 20 people across communities in Niger State, with dozens also feared dead in similar attacks in Kebbi State.‎‎In Plateau State, suspected terrorists carried out fresh assaults on Tuesday, targeting a mining site in Kok village, Ropp District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, where one person was killed and…

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US evacuation signals fading confidence in Nigeria — Peter Obi‎

‎Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised serious concerns over Nigeria’s security situation following reports that the United States has begun evacuating some of its embassy staff from the country. According to him, this development reflects a growing lack of confidence by the international community in Nigeria’s ability to guarantee safety and stability.‎Speaking…

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Election official in Nigeria assisting voters on election day at a polling station.

Paper Trails to Digital Portals: The Battle Over Nigeria’s Election Transparency

Senator Seriake Dickson, a ranking member of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, has defended the recent modifications to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. He asserts that the omission of the phrase “real-time” does not compromise the integrity of electronic result transmission or diminish electoral transparency. In a recent interview with ARISE News, Dickson emphasized…

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MAN Slams NAFDAC Over Sachet Alcohol Ban, Warns of Job Losses and Economic Fallout

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has criticised the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) over its renewed enforcement of a ban on sachet and small PET-bottled alcoholic beverages, warning that the action is disrupting legitimate businesses and threatening jobs. MAN said the move contradicts existing federal directives and legislative resolutions,…

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