The political spotlight in Ebonyi State has shifted to Ohaozara Local Government Area after Osborn Nweze Umahi, the 28-year-old son of Minister of Works David Umahi, emerged victorious in the local government chairmanship election held on Saturday, August 22. Umahi contested under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and now faces the more […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has asked a federal judge in Washington to examine privately the portions of its records concerning Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that the agency says cannot be fully justified on the public court record. The request is the latest development in a three-year-old Freedom of Information […]
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ABUJA — Nigeria’s long-running fuel subsidy controversy has returned to the centre of the country’s political debate, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejecting any move back toward subsidy and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar proposing a new system that would direct government support toward domestic refining. The disagreement is more than a political exchange ahead […]
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LAGOS — The latest deadly attack in Plateau State has reignited a diplomatic and political debate in Washington over Nigeria’s religious-freedom record, with US Congressman Riley Moore arguing that Nigeria should remain under the United States’ Country of Particular Concern (CPC) designation. Moore’s intervention came after an overnight attack in Plateau left at least 24 […]
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has intensified preparations for the 2027 general elections after its vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, led the coordination and formal submission of the party’s candidates across the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory. Kwankwaso presented the names of the candidates to NDC National Leader and former Bayelsa State […]
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ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged re-elected Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to turn his recent electoral victory into an opportunity for reconciliation, warning against using political power to stigmatise or victimise opponents. Tinubu gave the advice on Thursday when Adeleke visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in what was the first known […]
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Madrid, Spain — José Mourinho has wasted little time making his expectations clear after returning to the Real Madrid dugout, with the Portuguese manager emphasizing discipline, preparation and professionalism as the foundation of his second spell at the club. Mourinho, who was officially presented by Real Madrid this week on a contract running until June […]
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The summer transfer window is entering a decisive stage, but the future of Victor Osimhen remains one of the major unresolved stories involving a Nigerian player. Despite renewed reports linking the Galatasaray striker with Arsenal, there is currently no clear indication that the two clubs are engaged in active negotiations specifically over the Nigerian forward. […]
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Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has warned that political control and access to government machinery may not be enough to guarantee victory for governors seeking another term in office in the 2027 elections. Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), made the prediction during the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Personality Interview Series […]
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Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke following Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election, describing the outcome as an expression of the electorate’s preference. Fintiri said the result demonstrated the desire of Osun voters for continuity, responsive governance and leadership focused on improving the welfare of citizens. […]
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has named former Commissioner for Finance, Ibrahim Muhammad Augie, as the new running mate to Governor Nasir Idris for the 2027 governorship election, replacing the incumbent Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, on the party’s proposed ticket. The decision was announced on Sunday at the Presidential Lodge […]
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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has returned to court with a fresh legal challenge against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), this time over alleged restrictions on visits by members of his immediate family while he remains in custody. The new suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja […]
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Iran has emerged from its confrontation with the United States claiming that the conflict has fundamentally changed the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, with senior officials warning that the waterway will not return to its pre-war status. Iranian Army Chief General Amir Hatami said the conflict had exposed the full geopolitical leverage of […]
