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Nigeria Uses Identity Number To Track Rehabilitated Terrorists, Military Says

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

Military says FG deploys NIN system to track rehabilitated terrorists, prevent recidivism and strengthen post-reintegration monitoring framework. The Nigerian military has disclosed that the Federal Government is using the National Identity Number (NIN) system to monitor rehabilitated and reintegrated former terrorists as part of efforts to prevent a return to...

Nine Kano Reps Defect From NNPP To APC Amid Political Realignment

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

Nine Kano lawmakers defect from NNPP to APC as Abba Yusuf, Ganduje and other leaders witness the political shift. Nine members of the House of Representatives have defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party to the All Progressives Congress, in a development signalling a major political realignment in Kano State....

Ice Prince, Duncan Mighty, Peruzzi Face Criticism For Performing At APC Convention

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

Ice Prince, Duncan Mighty and Peruzzi face online outrage after performing at APC convention in Abuja, sparking debate over entertainers’ political involvement. Popular Nigerian artistes Ice Prince, Duncan Mighty, and Peruzzi are facing backlash after performing at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention in Abuja, an event that has...

Military Denies Complicity In Jos North Terror Attack

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

Military denies allegations of complicity in Jos North terror attack, says troops responded promptly and acted professionally to protect civilians. The Nigerian military has dismissed allegations of complicity in the terrorist attack on Rukuba Community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing the claims as false and...

Afreximbank Leads $4bn Financing For Dangote Refinery With $2.5bn Commitment

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

Afreximbank commits $2.5bn to Dangote Refinery financing, leading $4bn deal to boost expansion and strengthen operations. The African Export-Import Bank has underwritten $2.5 billion in a $4 billion syndicated loan for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, reinforcing its financial position and supporting long-term expansion plans. The five-year facility, arranged...

$6bn in 4 hours: Atiku slams Tinubu, Senate, says it’s “reckless urgency”

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

Former Vice President and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep concern over reports that the Senate approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request for a fresh $6 billion external loan within a record time—reportedly less than four hours after its presentation. Atiku, in a statement...

Disu Rallies DSS for Unified War on Terror, Cybercrime

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, reaffirming the strong partnership between both institutions in safeguarding national security. During the visit, IGP Disu described the DSS as a...

Nasarawa: Call Senator Wadada to order, APC group urges Tinubu, party leaders

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

A sociopolitical group, Nasarawa People Mandate Group, has warned about the implications of alleged high-handed actions of All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant Senator Ahmed Wadada which they said are capable of bringing chaos in the party and eventually cost it anticipated victory in the upcoming elections. In a statement...

France APC chapter hails Tinubu, party leadership over flawless convention, jabs opposition

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

The France Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has applauded the resounding success of the party’s just-concluded national convention, describing it as seamless, well-coordinated, and a testament to the strength and unity of the ruling party. In a statement signed by its Chairperson, Hajia Amina Suzuki, released to newsmen...

2027: CSO alleges plot by presidency to discredit ADC, opposition leaders

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

A Civil Society Organization known as Nigeria Democratic Rights Advocacy (NDRA) has alleged of a plot by the presidency aimed at dislodging the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). The allegation by the group against the presidency is contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary-General of the (NDRA), Hon....