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Experts and Civil Society Organizations Criticize Four Decades of SAP Privatization in Nigeria
Economists and civil society leaders gathered in Abuja to condemn the long-term impacts of the Structural Adjustment Programme, arguing that reliance on privatization has hindered Nigeria’s development.
Military Forces Neutralize Explosive Threat in Sambisa Forest
Military personnel successfully disposed of an improvised explosive device discovered by soldiers in the Sambisa Forest of Borno State, protecting local farming areas from potential harm.
Uncertainty Looms Over 2026 NBA Polls as Three Senior Advocates Compete for Presidency
Internal discord and legal challenges have placed the upcoming 2026 Nigerian Bar Association national elections in jeopardy, as three presidential hopefuls face off amid court injunctions and government interference.
Senate Approves Professor Abayomi Fasina for Ambassadorial Post Amid Opposition
Despite public protests and pending court cases, the Nigerian Senate has confirmed Professor Abayomi Fasina as a non-career ambassador following committee clearance.
Senate Approves Fasina as Non-Career Ambassador Following Committee Review
Despite public opposition and allegations of misconduct, the Senate has confirmed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as a non-career ambassador.
Senate Increases Fines for Traffic Violations and Bus Hawking to ₦50,000
The Nigerian Senate has approved the FRSC Act (Amendment) Bill, significantly raising fines for traffic violations, including a ₦50,000 penalty for hawking or preaching in commercial buses.
Military forces capture terrorist collaborators and disrupt supply chains in Borno
Military forces in Borno State detained terrorist informants, intercepted logistics supplies, and safely detonated an improvised explosive device during a series of operations.
Jigawa Federal Court Upholds APC Primary Results for Hadejia/Auyo/Kafin Hausa Constituency
A Federal High Court in Dutse has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the APC primary in Jigawa, confirming Aliyu Hussaini Usaini Jabo as the candidate for the Hadejia/Auyo/Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency.
Senate Committee and NNPC Officials Refute Claims of ₦210 Trillion Missing from Financial Records
Bala Wunti and Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo have publicly stated that there is no proof of ₦210 trillion missing from NNPC accounts, attributing the confusion to a misinterpretation of financial data.
Legal Counsel Inibehe Effiong Clarifies EFCC Summoning of Randy Peter and Mama Pee
Lawyer Inibehe Effiong explains that activists Randy Peter and Mama Pee were questioned by the EFCC regarding allegations of naira abuse.