Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo

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BREAKING: IGP Tunji Disu Police Overhaul Disbands Special Units Nationwide

Nigeria’s IGP Tunji Disu police overhaul disbands special units nationwide, signalling a shift towards conventional policing and a renewed focus on accountability.

Northeast Nigeria Security Crisis Deepens as Insurgent Attacks Intensify

Northeast Nigeria Security Crisis (March 2026): Over 300 abducted in Ngoshe as Islamist militants escalate to coordinated raids. Discover how weaponized drones and "Motorbike Blitz" tactics are shifting the insurgency landscape in the Lake Chad Basin.

The “Eco” Awakening: Is West Africa Truly Ready for a Single Currency?

Central Bank governors in Monrovia have confirmed a major breakthrough: 10 out of 12 ECOWAS member states have now met the primary criteria for the "Eco" common currency. As the 2027 launch goal approaches, we examine whether West Africa’s economic giants, Nigeria and Ghana are stable enough to anchor a unified monetary system or if the region is embarking on a high-stakes gamble.

Bwala vs Mehdi Hasan: What the Al Jazeera Interview Reveals About Nigeria’s Political Debate

A tense television exchange between Nigerian presidential aide Daniel Bwala and journalist Mehdi Hasan has triggered widespread debate online after airing on Al Jazeera’s...

Nigeria resolves OPL-245 dispute in landmark settlement

After 15 years in the "legal graveyard," Nigeria’s OPL-245 block is finally cleared for production. Under President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the Petroleum Industry Act framework, this settlement unlocks $10 billion in potential investment and targets 150,000 barrels of oil per day.

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Consulate Seeks Probe Into Deaths of 3 Nigerians in South Africa

Three Nigerians in South Africa died in separate incidents across Bloemfontein, Pretoria and Ekurhuleni within four days, prompting diplomatic intervention from Nigeria and renewed calls for thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

AES Integration Expands as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Align Telecoms and Trade

AES integration is moving beyond military cooperation as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger align telecommunications regulation, media governance and economic policies. New agreements suggest the Alliance of Sahel States is steadily building common institutions across the confederation.

Abeïbara Strike: Mali Claims 50 Fighters Killed in Kidal Operation

Mali's military says an Abeïbara strike killed at least 50 fighters in Kidal. Independent confirmation remains absent as analysts question casualty claims and the wider security situation.

CBN to Force Banks to Honour Domiciliary Account Withdrawals

The Central Bank of Nigeria is preparing measures to compel banks to honour domiciliary account withdrawals after complaints from customers who say they are being denied access to their foreign currency funds despite meeting account requirements.
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