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Tinubu Sets Up Ebola Task Force, Releases N10 billion as Virus Spreads in Central Africa
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and ordered the immediate release of N10 billion in emergency funding, as Ebola continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
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Trump Accuses Iran of Shooting Down US Helicopter, Threatens Retaliation
United States President Donald Trump has accused Iran of shooting down an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and warned that Washington would be forced to retaliate.
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Police Begin Nationwide Crackdown on Vehicles Without Number Plates
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered a nationwide enforcement operation against vehicles operating without registration plates or with concealed, altered, or defaced number plates.
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NDC Moves to Resolve Kano Crisis, Rules Out Candidate Imposition
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it has begun efforts to resolve a growing dispute within its Kano State chapter following disagreements over the sharing of party positions between longtime members and new entrants from the Kwankwasiyya Movement.
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11th Senate May Consider Single Six-Year Term for President, Governors
Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has revealed plans to sponsor a bill seeking a single six-year term for presidents and governors, beginning after the 2027 general elections.
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Federal Government Welcomes IMF Review, Says Reforms Strengthening Economy
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, says the Federal Government has welcomed the International Monetary Fund’s 2026 Article IV assessment of Nigeria’s economy, describing it as a strong endorsement of ongoing reforms under President Bola Tinubu.
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INEC Meets Parties, Defends Appeal Over Court Ruling on Primary Timelines
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has met with leaders of political parties to review preparations for the Ekiti governorship election scheduled for June 20, 2026, as part of its final consultations ahead of the poll.
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Delta Train Derailment Leaves 4 Dead, Government Launches Probe
Authorities have launched an investigation into the train derailment along the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor near Agbor in Delta State, which left four people dead and several others injured.
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Obi Slams Tinubu Over Rising Debt, Demands Accountability for N200tn Borrowing
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has criticised the administration of Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, alleging that about N200 trillion has been borrowed without proper accountability.
