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News Nigeria » Niger » Politics: Nigeria’s Children Under Siege As Politics Trumps Governance

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Published on: Thursday 04 June 2026

The horrendous tragic kidnapping of pupils, teachers and school workers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has become one of the most painful symbols of Nigeria’s deepening security crisis.

News Nigeria » Niger » Politics: Delta South APC primaries reshape political power dynamics in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta

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Published on: Saturday 23 May 2026

The aftermath of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries in Nigeria’s Delta South Senatorial District has triggered significant political realignments within Delta State, exposing a ...

News Nigeria » Niger » Politics: 'Nigeria was better without oil' – Inside Niger Delta’s environmental menace

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Published on: Monday 01 June 2026

Mkpoikana UdomaPort Harcourt — For decades, crude oil has been celebrated as Nigeria’s economic lifeline, the black gold that transformed the nation into Africa’s biggest petroleum producer and funded ...

News Nigeria » Niger » Politics: Niger ADC Endorses Atiku for 2027 Presidential Election

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Published on: Monday 25 May 2026

Niger ADC says Atiku's endorsement was based on his "distinguished record of public service," his role in defending democracy, and what it described as his broad national acceptanceThe Niger State ...

News Nigeria » Niger » Politics: Niger Republic’s linguistic geo-politics

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Published on: Saturday 19 April 2025

International politics in the West African sub-region entered a dynamic phase when a fresh wave of coups-d’état started to take place in the French-speaking part. Especially noteworthy among these ...

News Nigeria » Niger » Politics: Nigeria, Niger agree on terms to eradicate regional insurgency

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Published on: Thursday 05 February 2026

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, yesterday expressed the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to strengthening regional trade facilitation, safeguarding transit cargo, and ...

News Nigeria » Niger » Politics: Nigeria’s growing number of political dynasties

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Published on: Tuesday 26 May 2026

Explore the rise of political dynasties in Nigeria and their impact on democracy, meritocracy, and youth participation. Learn about prominent Nigerian poli ...

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