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Mexico has formally approved the appointment of Reno Omokri as Nigeria’s ambassador, ending months of uncertainty over his diplomatic posting and clearing the way for him to represent the country in four nations. The approval, known as agrément, was announced by Omokri in a social media post and reported by Nigerian media on October 20…
Police officers on Tuesday disrupted a memorial gathering at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, firing teargas at participants, including Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Funso Doherty of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), residents and journalists. The incident occurred on October 20, 2026, as participants gathered to commemorate the sixth…
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has uncovered an alleged plot targeting members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and other ad hoc personnel engaged by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, with suspects reportedly arrested. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed the development during the commission’s…
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ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s battle against the Ebola virus has entered a critical phase following the Federal Government’s confirmation of an imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), prompting intensified surveillance and urgent efforts to prevent further transmission. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare confirmed the case…
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced plans to conduct fresh party congresses to replace candidates who have defected from its ranks, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using financial inducements, political appointments and other benefits to attract its members. The opposition party said the defections would not derail its preparations for the…
The Nigerian Army has reported that seven precision air strikes across Borno and Adamawa states killed 103 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and destroyed several logistics hubs and storage facilities used by the insurgents. The operations, conducted between October 10 and 18, 2026, were carried out by the Joint Task Force (North-East) under…
Rising fuel prices, soaring household expenses and dissatisfaction with public services are fuelling a wave of protests across Europe, creating fresh political challenges for incumbent governments ahead of crucial elections. Reports by Reuters, Associated Press and Arise News indicate that economic hardship is increasingly shaping public anger and giving far-right and other populist movements opportunities…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned five suspected members of a criminal gang allegedly responsible for the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and another passenger in Imo State, marking a new development in the investigation into the October 1 incident. The suspects were brought before the Imo State…
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Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, has warned that internal divisions, conflicting interests and questionable loyalty among members pose a greater threat to the All Progressives Congress (APC) than opposition parties ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. Ndume made the observation during an interview on Arise News, where he discussed the ruling…
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The Republic of Niger has prohibited the export of premium petrol and diesel in a move aimed at protecting domestic supplies amid growing fuel shortages and disruptions in international petroleum markets. The directive, signed by the country’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Abdoulaye Seydou, on October 12, 2026, requires locally produced petrol and diesel to…