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Kanu Lists Wike, Umahi, Sanwo-Olu, Danjuma, Buratai as Witnesses in Treason Trial

Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has agreed to open his defence, naming several prominent Nigerians, including former...

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Reps Begin Moves to Amend Armed Forces Act for Better Efficiency, Accountability

The House of Representatives has begun consideration of a bill seeking to amend the Armed Forces Act, 2004, to strengthen the command structure,...

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Wabara Demands Immediate Release of Kanu’s Brother, Lawyer, and Other Detained Protesters

Former Senate President, Chief Adolphus Wabara, has called on the police to immediately release all individuals arrested during Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja....

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Senate Approves Life Jail Term for Child Defilement, Moves to Strengthen Rape Laws

The Senate has approved life imprisonment for anyone convicted of defiling a minor, replacing the previous five-year jail term. The decision followed deliberation...

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Senate Approves Life Imprisonment for Child Defilement

The Nigerian Senate has approved life imprisonment as the new penalty for anyone convicted of defiling a minor, replacing the previous five-year jail...

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ASUU Strike Deepening Inequality, Hurting Poor Students – Rep Agbese

Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has expressed concern that the prolonged strike by the Academic Staff Union of...

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Shettima Launches NJFP 2.0 to Create 20,000 Jobs Annually

Vice President Kashim Shettima has unveiled plans by the Federal Government to generate at least 20,000 jobs each year through the second phase...

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Southern Coalition Alleges Plot to Destabilise Nigeria Through #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest

The Coalition of Southern Groups has accused organisers of Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanu protest in Abuja of attempting to destabilise Nigeria and undermine the judiciary...