News Coming from Nigeria

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 Here's a rundown of the latest news from Nigeria:


Top Stories

- No Hiding Place for Terrorists: The Nigerian Air Force has vowed to relentlessly pursue insurgents, terrorists, and bandits threatening the country. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, emphasized this during an operational visit to Katsina State, stating that the force will leave no stone unturned in neutralizing security threats.

- EFCC Declares Ex-Minister Wanted: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged $14.86 million fraud. ¹ ² ³

- S&P Revises Nigeria's Outlook to 'Positive: S&P Global Ratings has revised its outlook on Nigeria to "positive" from "stable", citing the country's monetary, economic, and fiscal reforms as key drivers for this change.

- Fuel Import Tariff Scrapped:Nigeria has dropped plans to impose a 15% import duty on petrol and diesel, citing adequate supply during the year-end holidays. ⁴ ⁵


Security and Politics

- Fresh Killings in Benue: Police are investigating recent attacks in Benue communities, with reports of fatalities and abductions.

- Court Bars PDP from Holding Convention: A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the People's Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its 2025 National Convention, scheduled for Ibadan.

- Rising Tension in Ekiti: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified Kayode Ojo from the gubernatorial race, sparking tension in the state. ⁶


Other News


-Wizkid Hits 100 Million Shazams: Nigerian superstar Wizkid has become the first African artist to surpass 100 million Shazams.

- NAHCON Reduces Hajj Fare for Nigerians: The Nigerian Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has reduced the 2026 Hajj fare for Nigerian pilgrims. 

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