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Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 7th March, 2026

1. No Matter What You Do I Will Contest 2027 Presidential Election - Peter Obi Challenges APC Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has vowed not to be intimidated by the large number of governors in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Addressin

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The Price Of A Soul: Nigeria's 2027 And The Anatomy Of The Wide Gate

The air in Nigeria today carries a scent that is neither the petrichor of coming rain nor the honest smoke of a cooking fire. It is the acrid, sulfurous stench of a nation being led toward a slaughtering altar. For years, the Nigerian people have been th

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Nigeria Rolls Out 1% Tax on Informal Businesses Under New Fiscal Framework

The reform supports President Bola Tinubu's broader tax overhaul launched in 2025, which includes higher capital gains taxes and a 15% minimum effective tax for large firms. The government incorporated the measure into a new regulatory framework for pres

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Hana Nur: The Rising Interest In Nigeria's Booming Cosmetics, Beauty Market

The global cosmetics market is booming, projected to reach upwards of $600 billion by 2030, driven by demand for skincare and the influence of social media. Amidst the marketing noise, Hana Nur, Founder and CEO of Innovare, is redefining luxury beauty wit

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Frank Mba, Seven DIGs Retire From Nigeria Police | African Examiner

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Frank Mba, a deputy inspector-general of police (DIG), and seven other DIGs have retired from the Nigeria Police Force following changes to the force's leadership structure. The development comes after the appointment of Tunji Disu a

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Rotimi Amaechi Defects To ADC In Rivers | African Examiner

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi has officially registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Amaechi completed his registration on Friday at Ward 8 in Ubima, located in Ikwerre Local Government Area of

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Islamic Militants Abduct More than 300 People in Northeastern Nigeria, Officials Say

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) -- Islamic militants attacked a town in northeastern Nigeria on Friday, abducting more than 300 people, including women and children, local officials said. The attack happened in the town of Ngoshe in Borno state, according to Bulama

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Resource Mercantilism And The Great Powers -- Perils For The Global Rest - Analysis

By Dr Jiayi Zhou and Dr Barbara Magalhães Teixeira The recent Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting hosted by the United States Department of State represented a new attempt by the USA to shore up its global partnerships for rare earth and other critical

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Gateway FC tackles Beyond Limits in NNL showdown

The Nigeria National League star match of the week between Gateway FC and arch-rivals Beyond Limits is gaining momentum as the highly-anticipated local derby at the MKO Abiola Arena this weekend promises to light up Abeokuta. Both Ogun State-based teams a

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President Bola Tinubu Appoints Senator Jimoh Ibrahim As Nigeria's Permanent Representative To The United Nations

Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appointed Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR, as Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Senator Ibrahim, a doctorate graduate of the University of Cambridge, obtained his Bachelor's degree in Interna