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Ukraine Offers Low-Cost Drones to Help U.S. and Middle East Counter Iranian Threats

Ukraine is offering its battle-tested, low-cost drone interceptors to assist the U.S. and Middle Eastern countries in defending against Iranian Shahed drones, providing an efficient alternative to expensive Patriot missile systems.

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APGA Says It Will Not Field 2027 Presidential Candidate

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) says it will not present a presidential candidate in the 2027 election and may adopt President Bola Ahmed Tinubu if he secures the APC nomination.

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Tinubu Administration Has Borrowed More Than Others – Dele Momodu

Former PDP presidential aspirant Dele Momodu says President Bola Tinubu’s government has taken unprecedented loans, raising concerns over budget management and fiscal accountability.

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Trump Says U.S. Must Help Choose Iran’s Next Leader, Rejects Mojtaba Khamenei

In an interview with Axios, U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants a role in selecting Iran’s next supreme leader after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling the likely successor “unacceptable.” President Donald Trump has said he believes the United States should have a role in determining who will lead Iran after the death […]

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Oluremi Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Drop ‘Entitlement Mentality.

Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu calls on citizens to abandon entitlement mentality and embrace responsibility, unity, and integrity during an interfaith Ramadan and Lent gathering.

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Israeli Ambassador Accuses Iran of Backing Extremist Groups in Nigeria and Globally

Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria Michael Freeman alleges that Iran supports extremist groups in Nigeria and other regions, claiming Tehran’s activities are aimed at destabilizing countries and targeting Israel.

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FG Panel Confirms Uche Nnaji Forged UNN Degree Certificate

A federal government investigative panel has confirmed that former Nigerian Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, forged his University of Nigeria Nsukka degree certificate, validating earlier investigative reports.

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Nigeria Approves 100% Gratuity for Retiring Civil Servants

Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council approves a new Exit Benefit Scheme granting retiring federal civil servants 100% of their annual emolument as gratuity starting January 2026. Nigeria Approves 100% Gratuity for Retiring Federal Civil Servants The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a new Exit Benefit Scheme that will grant retiring federal civil servants a gratuity […]

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Tinubu Appoints Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance

President Bola Tinubu appoints Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance and reassigns Doris Uzoka-Anite to the Budget Ministry. Senate confirmation process begins. Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appointed Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, replacing Doris Uzoka-Anite. The announcement was made by the President’s Special Adviser on Information […]

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NERC Orders DisCos to Refund ₦20.33bn Meter Costs to Customers

NERC orders electricity distribution companies to refund ₦20.33bn to customers who paid for meters under the MAP scheme. Refunds will begin March 2026 through automated energy credits. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has ruled in favour of electricity consumers, directing power distribution companies to refund ₦20.33 billion owed to customers who paid for electricity […]