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		<title>Benue: NKST alleges 5,987 members killed, 753 churches destroyed</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:05:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Universal Reformed Christian Church, popularly known as NKST, has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed pilot ranching programme in Benue State, calling for the return and resettlement of displaced communities before any ranching project is implemented. The church alleged that 5,987 of its members had been killed while 753 worship centres were destroyed in attacks [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Niger Mosque Attack: Bandits Release Video of Abducted Worshippers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:54:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Suspected bandits have released a video showing a large group of people allegedly being held captive in a forested location in Niger State. The video surfaced two days after gunmen reportedly abducted no fewer than 600 worshippers during Friday prayers at a mosque in Dekera village, Niger State. The incident has heightened concerns over insecurity [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>2027: Dino Melaye accuses Tinubu, APC of desperation over NRS boss appointment</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:36:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has accused President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, of desperation over the appointment of the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, Zacch Adedeji, as Deputy Director of Fundraising for the President’s 2027 campaign. Melaye made the allegation during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Atiku accuses Tinubu of favouring oil firms amid petrol price crisis</title>
		<link>https://puoreports.ng/2026/08/24/atiku-accuses-tinubu-of-favouring-oil-firms-amid-petrol-price-crisis/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Federal Government of granting tax incentives and other financial benefits to oil companies while Nigerians continue to face high petrol prices and rising living costs. Atiku made the allegation in a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Aisha Yesufu explains why she rejected NDC House of Reps ticket</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bgluck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:51:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has explained why she declined a House of Representatives ticket offered to her by the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yesufu said her decision was based on principle, stressing that she was unwilling to accept political conditions that could compromise her values and integrity. Speaking [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ezekwesili identifies Tinubu’s forex stability as key economic gain</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bgluck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:40:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has acknowledged that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has recorded progress in stabilising the foreign exchange market by adhering to market principles. Ezekwesili, however, said the improvement in foreign exchange stability had yet to translate into better living conditions for the average Nigerian. Speaking in an interview with [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mawlid: Hardship forces Kano families to scale down celebrations</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bgluck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:16:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For many families in Kano, the approach of Mawlid has traditionally been marked by freshly prepared meals, slaughtering of chickens or rams, new clothes for children and gatherings with relatives to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). However, this year’s celebration is taking a different turn as rising food prices and increasing household expenses [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Atiku’s subsidy proposal designed to make petrol affordable &#8211; Okonkwo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bachi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:10:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the 2027 presidential campaign of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed criticism of Atiku’s plan to restore petrol subsidy if elected, saying the proposal is aimed at reducing fuel prices and has nothing to do with the subsidy regime of the past. Okonkwo, who spoke on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, said [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>2027: Lukman pushes for one opposition candidate against Tinubu</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bgluck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:48:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Former Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum, Salihu Lukman, says efforts are underway to unite opposition parties behind a single presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general election. Lukman said opposition parties must recognise that their primary political contest should be against the APC [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>2027: Bashir Ahmad disagrees with Kwankwaso over APC campaign council</title>
		<link>https://puoreports.ng/2026/08/24/2027-bashir-ahmad-disagrees-with-kwankwaso-over-apc-campaign-council/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bgluck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:42:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The National Director of Media Monitoring and Rapid Response of the City Boys Movement, Bashir Ahmad, has disagreed with the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, vice presidential candidate, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, over his criticism of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council. Ahmad, in a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, said Nigerians should [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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