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Some former members of the Islamist militia, Boko Haram, protested in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Friday alleging abandonment by the government. About 6,900 members of Boko Haram surrendered to the Nigerian authorities and renounced their membership of the terrorist organisation. The former terrorists, who are undergoing a deradicalisation …

The federal government says states that are not interested in collecting the ₦5 billion palliatives loan announced on Thursday can opt out and return the initial ₦2 billion disbursed to them. A statement signed by Asishana Okauru the director general of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), said the offer is …

Kathleen Fitzgibbons, the new American ambassador to Niger Republic, arrived in Niamey on Saturday. Due to the “current political crisis,” Fitzgibbons will not formally deliver her credentials, according to the U.S. State Department. On July 26, President Mohamed Bazoum was deposed by the military junta headed by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, …

Bose Adelakun Ahead the celebration of 2023 Isese Day, Lagos, Oyo and Osun State Governments have declared Monday as Public Holiday. The Isese Day celebration, which will take place on Sunday, August 20. Lagos State head of service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola made the announcement in a statement at the weekend. He …