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Nigeria Outclass Algeria to Reach AFCON Semifinals

Nigeria seized control early and never let Algeria breathe, turning midfield dominance into a comfortable 2–0 quarterfinal win. Osimhen’s towering header moments after the restart broke the game open, and Akor Adams’ cool finish soon after sealed it. Algeria offered little in response, struggling to create chances and failing to register a meaningful effort until the dying minutes. Nigeria looked sharper, stronger, and far more organized — a deserved semifinalist.

95News•1/11/2026

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US-Nigeria Tensions: Trump Threatens More Strikes Over Killings

Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch additional military strikes in Nigeria if killings of Christians continue, following the controversial Christmas Day airstrikes against Islamic State militants in the country. His remarks have reignited debate over religious violence and foreign intervention in Africa’s most populous nation.

95News•1/9/2026

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Fuel Price War: NNPCL Chief Assures Nigerians of Benefits

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) chief, Bayo Ojulari, says the ongoing fuel price war triggered by domestic refining competition will ultimately benefit Nigerians through lower pump prices

95News•12/28/2025

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Armed Groups Scatter Across Northern Nigeria Following US Missile Strikes

Suspected terrorists in northern Nigeria have begun relocating after targeted US airstrikes disrupted their hideouts, sparking both relief and concern among local communities.

95News•12/28/2025

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Federal Government Secures $2bn CNG Investments, Targets $5bn by 2027

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that it has secured $2 billion in investments for its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative, with a target of attracting $5 billion by 2027 to accelerate the nation’s energy transition.

95News•12/5/2025

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Red Cross Commits Over ₦82m to 267 Lagos Flood-Victim Households

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has donated relief funds worth ₦82 million to support 267 households affected by recent flooding in Lagos State.

95News•12/5/2025

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UK Commits £12.4m to Back Nigeria’s Economic Reform Agenda

The United Kingdom has launched new programmes worth £12.4 million to support Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, focusing on governance, trade, and inclusive growth.

95News•12/5/2025

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Nigeria Loses ₦543.75bn Annually to Beans Export Ban, Say Stakeholders

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have warned that the country is losing about ₦543.75 billion annually due to the continued ban on beans exports, calling for urgent policy reforms to unlock the crop’s economic potential.

95News•12/3/2025

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Drug Trafficking: Nigerian, Accomplice Jailed 37 Years in South Africa

A South African High Court has sentenced a Nigerian national and his accomplice to 37 years in prison for running a major drug trafficking operation, following a Hawks-led investigation that uncovered large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine.

95News•12/3/2025

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Anti-Tinubu Post: Sowore Arraigned, Released on Self-Recognition

Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, was on Tuesday arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged anti-Tinubu social media post, but was released on self-recognition after pleading not guilty to charges of cyberstalking and defamation.

95News•12/3/2025

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Nigeria Launches Nationwide AI Training to Modernize Public Service Delivery

Nigeria has initiated a nationwide AI training program for civil servants, aimed at modernizing public service delivery and enhancing efficiency, transparency, and innovation across government ministries and agencies. This strategic move is designed to reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, speed up citizen services, and align government operations with global technological standards, fostering a more agile and responsive public administration.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•12/1/2025

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Akwa Ibom Governor Approves 13th-Month Salary for Workers

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has approved the payment of a 13th‑month salary for state workers, describing the bonus as a gesture of appreciation for their dedication and a measure to ease financial pressures during the festive season.

95News•12/1/2025