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Abdussamad Dasuki Calls for Improved Nigeria-Niger Relations to Combat Regional Insecurity
Representative Abdussamad Dasuki has urged President Tinubu to improve relations with Niger Republic to better address the cross-border security challenges plaguing Nigeria’s North-West.
OPay Extends Innovation Challenge Deadline and Partners with 3MTT
OPay has extended the deadline for its National Innovation Challenge to July 3, 2026, while announcing a new partnership with the government's 3MTT programme to boost digital talent development.
Supporters Dismiss Claims That Tantita Drones Foster Ethnic Conflict
Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have refuted claims that Tantita Security Services uses surveillance drones for ethnic conflicts, insisting the technology is vital for curbing oil theft.
Religious Leaders and Igbo Advocacy Groups Urge SEDC Accountability
Igbo leaders, including Archbishop Chibuzor Opoko and various advocacy groups, are calling for transparency and immediate funding for the South East Development Commission amid allegations of corruption and inactivity.
Sanwo-Olu Attributes Failed Prosecutions to Insufficient Evidence
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu warns that Nigeria loses thousands of criminal cases annually due to poor evidence, urging a transition to forensic-led investigations.
Northern Groups Pivot: Former APC Backers Throw Weight Behind Olawepo-Hashim for 2027
Former APC stakeholders in Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina have pledged their support to the Accord Party's Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim for the 2027 presidential election, citing dissatisfaction with the current administration.
Onanuga Claims Peter Obi Misunderstands Nigeria’s Power Capacity
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga disputes Peter Obi's power generation goals, arguing that Nigeria already possesses sufficient installed capacity but faces structural and financial hurdles.
Mahdi Shehu Criticizes Nigerian Government’s Revenue-Driven Tax Policies
Mahdi Shehu argues that the Nigerian government's focus on aggressive revenue generation is worsening economic hardship and undermining long-term national development.
Lagos Police Detain 38 Foreign Nationals and Seize 14 Firearms
Lagos police arrested 38 foreign nationals in Epe for suspicious activities and illegal entry, while also recovering 14 firearms during a wider June crackdown on crime.
The Deadly Reality of ‘Egusi Aije’ and Backstreet Abortions in Ogun State
Women in Ogun State are facing life-threatening complications due to the use of 'Egusi Aije,' a dangerous herbal method for backstreet abortions, prompting calls for stricter regulation and better reproductive health education.