Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 mi2). With a population of more than 236 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the largest in Africa.
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Cross River PDP chairman Venatius Ikem has resigned after five years, citing a crisis of direction and leadership coherence in the opposition party while hinting at a possible new political path. The post Cross River PDP chairman resigns after five years, gives reasons appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Seven students have served the institution’s vice-chancellor with a formal demand letter and pre-action notice, demanding immediate reinstatement and N200 million in damages. The post Students threaten university with lawsuit over expulsion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigerian conservationist Edem Eniang has emerged as West Africa chair of the IUCN Snake Specialist Group as the global network moves to strengthen regional coordination and snake conservation. The post Nigerian emerges West Africa chair for IUCN Snake Specialist Group appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
In an appeal addressed to the committee chaired by lawyer Emmanuel Okibe, Mr Oyedeji challenged aspects of the electoral process, including his initial exclusion from the candidate list, the expulsion of eight board members, and the accreditation of delegates. The post NBBF Election: Oyedeji challenges Abdullahi’s emergence, demands fresh poll appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
For now, it remains uncertain whether the meeting will produce a lasting resolution to the rivalry or mark another phase in the negotiations over political control in Rivers State. The post 2027: Wike, Rivers Assembly members, council chairpersons meet Fubara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The family announced the passing of the former governor of Delta State in a statement on Monday. The post Ex-Governor Uduaghan is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Benue State Police Command says eight people abducted along the Ugbokolo-Ajegbe-Awume Road have been rescued, days after gunmen had seized a Catholic priest and other travellers in Ohimini LGA. The post Police rescue eight kidnap victims, arrest two suspects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Mr Rabiu wished Mr Hamzat success in his pursuit of becoming Lagos governor in 2027. The post Otedola hosts Dangote, BUA boss Rabiu to dinner for Lagos APC governorship candidate Hamzat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Okoya, the son, disclosed the incidents he believes contributed to their decades-long estrangement and renewed his public appeal for reconciliation. The post Why my billionaire father has rejected me for decades — Fatai Okoya appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Segun Showunmi, a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, has defended his wife’s redeployment to head the Electoral Operations Department of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Showunmi said his role in Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign had nothing to do with his wife, Oluyemi Adeyemi-Showunmi, securing the position. According to […] 2027: Tinubu's campaigner, Showunmi defends wife's new INEC role
Former Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Ali Isa JC, has appealed a Federal High Court judgment that invalidated his victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Gombe State. Isa, who represents Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency, is asking the Court of Appeal to overturn the judgment delivered by Justice Vera Ibrahim Eneabo […] Ex-Minority Whip seeks to overturn judgment nullifying Gombe APC Primary
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has warned that the team must finish within the top five spots in the Premier League this season. Neville was speaking on Sky Sports, following the Red Devils' 1-1 draw at Leeds on Sunday. The result means that Michael Carrick's men have failed to win their last six fixtures in […] EPL table: Gary Neville states position Man Utd must finish this season
Former Manchester United goalkeeper, Peter Schmeichel, has offered his prediction regarding Michael Carrick's future at Old Trafford. Schmeichel maintained that the former Red Devils midfielder faces no immediate threat to his employment, as the club's leadership remains 'confident' in his capacity as the club's 'future' manager. Carrick assumed control following Ruben Amorim's challenging tenure, ultimately […] EPL: Peter Schmeichel predicts Carrick's future at Man United after 1-1 draw at Leeds
Activist and African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised the Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Adeola Ajayi, and an All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, over their alleged roles in his ongoing cybercrime trial. Sowore spoke while addressing journalists at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, […] 'DSS DG a coward, Joe Igbokwe lost his mind long ago' - Sowore
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso, has said the presidential candidate for the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Atiku Abubakar cannot rely on Hausa-Fulani support alone to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. This was contained in a statement signed by Dr Kwankwaso on Monday. According […] Atiku cannot rely on Hausa, Fulani votes to beat Tinubu - APC chieftain Kwankwaso
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The campaign organisation of Biodun Collins Ogundipe, BCO, has described as false and misleading the viral flyer declaring him as the governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, in Ogun State. The flyer, which has been circulating on social media, bears BCO’s photograph and the APM logo with the inscription “Finally BCO is on […] 'False, misleading' - BCO disowns viral APM governorship flyer
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, commended the recovery team for its resilience and professionalism, reaffirming the Nigeria Air Force (NAF)'s commitment to completing the operation safely and methodically while supporting the ongoing aircraft accident investigation. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, […] Crashed aircraft: NAF commends recovery team for resilience, professionalism
Former Governor of Cross River State and presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, says his personal friendship with President Bola Tinubu remains intact despite his disagreement with the direction of the current administration. Duke said his political differences with Tinubu should not be mistaken for personal animosity, noting that their relationship […] Tinubu is my friend but I don't like his politics – Donald Duke
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, Theo Abu Agada, on Monday, said the party's National Leader, Seriake Dickson, has been made a "punching bag" ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Agada alleged that Dickson is under attack because the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, refused to be the African […] Dickson now punching bag because Peter Obi refused to be Atiku's running mate - NDC
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President Bola Tinubu has said any politician who signifies interest to contest for the 2030 governorship election in Ekiti State while Governor Biodun Oyebanji is just starting his second term is an "enemy of progress." Tinubu warned that starting political campaigns too early could take away attention from Oyebanji's work and weaken the government's performance. […] Ekiti: Only enemy of progress will declare 2030 interest with Oyebanji starting 2nd tenure - Tinubu
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Across Nigeria and in many parts of the world, news travels at a remarkable pace through social media. For lottery players, this is especially clear when results show up on WhatsApp chats before any official announcement appears. People in private groups or community circles often get wind of winning numbers from messages that seem to […] The post Lottery numbers travel on WhatsApp faster than official results appeared first on Vanguard News.
“Any refusal to disclose information or documents should be justified individually, with a clear explanation of the specific grounds relied upon,” the letter added. The post UEFA gives Infantino deadline to release key FIFA documents appeared first on Vanguard News.
Justice Umar held that the DG or any designated officer of the service who had full knowledge of its official and other relevant business could testify before this court for the defendant (Sowore). The post Court dismisses Sowore’s request seeking DSS DG to testify in his defence appeared first on Vanguard News.
“You have people at home in Nigeria today who are begging you for money. Tell them no!” Obi said at a town hall meeting with diaspora supporters in Manchester on Sunday. The post ‘Tell Them No’ – Obi urges UK-based Nigerians to stop sending money home appeared first on Vanguard News.
Japanese scientists will launch a spacecraft on Tuesday that aims to be the first to retrieve samples from one of Mars's moons, potentially helping unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth. The post Japan to launch world-first mission to moon of Mars appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has mourned former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, praising his commitment to dialogue and confidence-building during a period of heightened political tension in Nigeria. The post CAN mourns Uduaghan, hails commitment to national unity appeared first on Vanguard News.
Manchester City defender Marc Guehi believes taking the knee before football matches may have lost some of its impact saying more can be done to tackle racism. The post Man City’s Guehi questions impact of taking the knee in fight against racism appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has reversed its earlier decision to declare the seats of three lawmakers supporting the state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, vacant. The post Rivers assembly set to recall three suspended Pro-Fubara lawmakers appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of pushing Nigeria towards collapse, citing widespread poverty, mounting public debt and worsening insecurity. The organisation said the country’s economic hardship and declining public confidence demanded a change of direction, urging Nigerians to consider Oyo State Governor Seyi […] The post Makinde campaign knocks Tinubu over poverty, N166.7trn debt appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The Founder and Proprietor of Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State, Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, is dead. Ibe, who was the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship candidate in Abia State in the 2023 election, died on Sunday at the age of 63 after a prolonged illness, according to his family. […] The post Gregory University founder, Prof. Ibe, dies at 63 appeared first on Vanguard News.
Group warns against actions capable of disrupting judicial proceedings By Dapo Akinrefon The Centre for Advocacy for Credible Leadership (CALC) has criticised the African Action Congress (AAC) for declaring the environs of the Federal High Court and the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja as official campaign venues for October, warning against actions capable of […] The post CALC faults AAC over declaration of court as campaign venue appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State has suspended one of its chieftains, Hon. Aliyu Muhammad Tukur Gantsa, for 12 months over alleged anti-party activities. The suspension was announced in a statement signed by the party’s Polling Unit Chairman in Buji Local Government Area, Ahmad Garba, on Monday. According to […] The post Jigawa ADC suspends chieftain for 12 months over alleged anti-party activities appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The Jigawa State Government has announced plans to increase the ₦5,000 monthly allowance paid to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state to cushion the effects of rising inflation. Governor Umar Namadi disclosed this while addressing Batch C corps members at the Yakubu Gowon NYSC Orientation Camp in […] The post Inflation: Jigawa to increase NYSC members’ allowance — Namadi appeared first on Vanguard News.
“His passing has left us devastated. Words can hardly express the depth of our sorrow at the loss of a man who meant so much to our family and whose life and service touched countless others across Delta State and Nigeria.” The post Things to know about late ex-Delta gov Uduaghan appeared first on Vanguard News.
Group demands 50,000bpd crude allocation for coastal highway By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt The Convener of the South-South Reawakening Group (SSRG), Joseph Ambakaderimo, has said President Bola Tinubu may not be receiving adequate information about the situation in Ogoniland, a development he believes could be delaying the planned resumption of oil production in the area. […] The post Ogoni Oil Resumption: Tinubu misled on true situation — SSRG appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Prof. Afekhide Ernest Omoti, has condemned the rising cases of threats, intimidation and physical assaults against healthcare workers in the country, calling for stronger measures to guarantee their safety in the workplace. Omoti also warned that poor working conditions, inadequate remuneration and insecurity […] The post NMA president condemns attacks on doctors, demands safe workplaces appeared first on Vanguard News.
El-Rufai, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023 and as minister of the FCT under former President Olusegun Obasanjo's administration, had accused the respondents in the suit of violating his rights. The post Alleged Rights Violation: Court dismisses El-Rufai’s N120m suit appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State and the state government have disagreed over President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of Professor Mustapha Aliyu as an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) National Commissioner representing the North-West, with the opposition demanding closer scrutiny of his political neutrality and the government defending […] The post Sokoto ADC, APC clash over Tinubu’s INEC nominee appeared first on Vanguard News.
…Oyebanji promises equipment, medical personnel By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — United Nigeria Airlines has constructed and handed over a community health centre, a solar-powered borehole and a perimeter fence to the Ekiti State Government as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative. The facilities, located in Aso-Ayegunle, Ado-Ekiti, were commissioned by Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who […] The post United Nigeria Airlines builds health centre in Ekiti appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced Monday that a verdict on Senegal's appeal of the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title in favour of Morocco is expected at the end of November. The post CAS verdict on Senegal AFCON title appeal ‘expected end November’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele warns that returning to petrol subsidy could trigger capital flight and push the naira to N4,000 per dollar. Read More: https://punchng.com/fuel-subsidy-return-could-push-naira-to-n4000-oyedele-warns/
The Benue State Police Command has rescued a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. John Otache, and seven other kidnap victims in Ohimini Local Government Area. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-catholic-priest-seven-other-kidnap-victims-in-benue/
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reportedly ordered LAWMA MD, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, to resign over the worsening waste crisis in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/exclusive-lagos-waste-crisis-sanwo-olu-orders-lawma-md-to-resign/
Late former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, was a medical doctor and politician who governed the oil-producing state for eight years, from 2007 to 2015. Uduaghan, who died on Monday, October 19, 2026, aged 71, held several public offices before becoming governor. His administration focused on healthcare, infrastructure, peace and security, and economic diversification. Read More: https://punchng.com/things-to-know-about-late-ex-delta-governor-emmanuel-uduaghan/
Nigeria will introduce fuel taxes only when the economy stabilises and citizens’ incomes improve, says Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele. Read More: https://punchng.com/fuel-taxes-to-come-when-nigerians-incomes-improve-economy-stabilises-oyedele/
AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore confronted a lawyer in a Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly calling him a ‘tout’ ahead of his trial. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-sowore-confronts-lawyer-over-tout-remark-in-abuja-court/
Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has advised Nigerians in the UK to stop sending money home and urge relatives to vote for go Read More: https://punchng.com/reject-money-requests-from-home-obi-tells-uk-based-nigerians/
The Nigerian Medical Association has urged the Bauchi and Federal Governments to improve doctors’ working conditions to stem the rising brain drain in Nige Read More: https://punchng.com/nma-urges-bauchi-fg-to-improve-doctors-conditions-to-stem-brain-drain/
Awoyemi Covenant, a nursing student of Olabisi Onabanjo University, has won the Best Research Innovation award at a competition in London, United Kingdom. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-student-wins-research-innovation-award-in-london/
The Ogun State Government has taken a young girl, Mistura Adebayo, found wandering on two occasions into protective custody for medical investigations. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-takes-wandering-girl-into-custody-begins-medical-care/
The UK Government is partnering with the charity Missing People to provide enhanced support for families of British nationals who go missing abroad. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-to-support-families-of-missing-britons-abroad/
Nigeria’s power generation crashed from 3,840MW to 476.70MW on Monday, causing widespread outages, though the system operator denies a grid collapse. Read More: https://punchng.com/power-generation-crashes-from-3840mw-to-477mw/
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has postponed the inauguration of its National Campaign Council for the 2027 elections due to its candidate, Peter Obi’s tr Read More: https://punchng.com/obis-overseas-trip-forces-ndc-to-shift-campaign-council-inauguration/
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has mourned the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, describing his passing as a profound loss. Read More: https://punchng.com/natasha-mourns-ex-delta-governor-uduaghan/
The Nigerian Medical Association in Kaduna warns of a severe doctor shortage, with only 1,600 licensed practitioners left, citing poor pay and insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/nma-raises-the-alarm-over-doctors-shortage-in-kaduna/
The University of Ilorin will confer degrees and other academic qualifications on 16,152 graduands at its 41st convocation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session, with 365 students graduating with first-class honours. The University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), announced the figures on Monday during a press briefing ahead of the ceremony, which will run from Read More: https://punchng.com/unilorin-graduates-16152-students-at-41st-convocation-ceremony/
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2027 general election, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday, lost his bid to compel the Director General of the Department of
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has launched a statewide tree-planting campaign aimed at planting and nurturing 11 million trees by 2030 to combat desertification, restore degraded lands and strengthen
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has commended the Aliko Dangote Foundation for introducing a share grant initiative designed to encourage Nigerian tertiary institution students
Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has received the proposed $14 billion budget of the United Nations (UN) from Nigeria’s Permanent Representative, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim. The event took place
James Sowole in Abeokuta As the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Ogun State continues to drag the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the omission of its governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, from the list
RMB Nigeria has been awarded M&A Deal of the Year 2025 by the Association of Issuing Houses of Nigeria (AIHN), recognising its role as exclusive financial adviser to Helios Investment Partners
Oluchi Chibuzor The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) has called for mandatory risk management reporting by organisations registered in Nigeria and the establishment of dedicated risk management functions
Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has unveiled an ambitious industrialisation blueprint for his second term in office, declaring that his administration will shift from building infrastructure
Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano The Kwankwasiyya Movement has questioned the reported plan by the Kano State Government to compel the 44 local government councils in the state to take a combined
Says no accountability in Benue since May 29, 2023 George Okoh in Makurdi The People Democratic Party (PDP), Benue State chapter, has challenged the state Governor, Hyacinth Alia, to explain his
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) has honoured the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.); the
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Mustafa Chike-Obi: Large foreign reserves don’t mean Nigeria is better off TheCable
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Nigeria Disagrees With World Bank Over ₦7.7tn Debt Interest Payments Channels Television
Nigeria’s debt servicing trap Punch Newspapers
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NLC, Falana, activists rally Nigerians against petrol price hike, hardship Vanguard News
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UNDP Launches Training to Help Nigerian Innovators Scale Solutions to Plastic Pollution United Nations Development Programme
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Nigeria, ECOWAS, and the cold economics of West Africa’s alliances TheCable
Nigeria risks ceding AI market to foreign platforms without local investment, Stakeholders warn Businessday NG
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Indonesian scholar proposes reform for Almajiri education in Nigeria Premium Times Nigeria
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Fagbemi Urges Nigerians On Integrity, Peaceful Conduct Ahead Of Elections News Agency of Nigeria
Nigeria’s gas boom faces a bankability test beyond LNG exports Businessday NG
Nigeria's health partnership with the US: National sovereignty and domestic financing, By Muhammad Ali Pate Premium Times Nigeria
NCC Nigeria: Five types of phones NCC say go stop to dey work for Nigeria BBC
Expediting Justice in Nigeria: Legal and Institutional Reforms for Timely Adjudication NALTF
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Segilola urges policy clarity to attract mining investment in Nigeria Businessday NG
Fuel tanker fire engulfs market in southern Nigeria Al Jazeera
Nigeria’s slimming market faces test of trust as ShapesLagos pursues growth Businessday NG
'Alinciba': Women in northern Nigeria fight against cyclical debt practice TRT Afrika
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What Japan’s milestone centenarians teach Nigeria about future-building Businessday NG
Nigeria’s growth must mean more for the people doing the work Businessday NG
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FG releases additional N4bn for 600 ex-Nigeria Airways workers TheCable
UN praises Nigeria’s solar initiatives for powering five million people Punch Newspapers
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Minister Urges Nigerians To Adopt Water-saving, Climate-smart Handwashing Methods News Agency of Nigeria
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Cleric urges reforms to tackle Nigeria’s challenges Punch Newspapers
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Nigeria's Plateau State records 11,000 tuberculosis cases in 2026 TRT Afrika
UNGA 81: Nigerian stakeholders place performance democracy, citizenship at centre of governance Businessday NG
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IMF Warns Nigeria Against Restoring Petrol Subsidy Channels Television
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Nigeria: A day in the life of a nutritionist on the frontline against hunger ICRC
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Tourism Experts Seek Coordinated Approach Voice of Nigeria
NHRC Reports Release Of 12 Detained Youths Voice of Nigeria
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Minister Mobilises Women for Peaceful 2027 Elections Voice of Nigeria
Firm secures licence to operate in Nigeria’s data market The Guardian Nigeria News
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