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APC Constitutional Dominance: Ruling Party Nears Power to Alter Nigeria’s Constitution Alone

Nigeria’s ruling party has crossed a powerful political threshold. With 84 senators and 231 seats in the House of Representatives, the All Progressives Congress now holds near-supermajority control of the National Assembly — raising major questions about constitutional amendments, opposition oversight, and the balance of power as the country moves toward the 2027 elections.

Nigeria’s Admission Crisis Requires Urgent Reform, Says Rotary’s Nanneh Kemte-Giadom

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Rotary Apo President Nanneh Kemte-Giadom has called for urgent national collaboration to address Nigeria’s widening university admission gap. Her remarks follow new debate triggered by a moratorium on private universities, as roughly 2.3 million applicants compete annually for about 228,000 university places across the country’s tertiary education system.

Adegboye Onigbinde Dies at 87, Nigerian Football Loses Pioneer Coach

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Veteran Nigerian football coach Adegboye Onigbinde has died at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex in Osun State, bringing to an end a career that helped shape modern Nigerian football. From mentoring generations of players to leading the Super Eagles to the 2002 FIFA World Cup, his life mirrored the evolution of the nation’s game

Igoche Mark Pledges Unity First if Elected NBBF President

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Basketball promoter and founder of the Mark D’ Ball Championship, Igoche Mark, says his first priority if elected president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation will be restoring unity within the sport. Speaking in Abuja, Mark outlined a reconciliation-driven leadership agenda, arguing that Nigeria’s global basketball talent must be matched with coordinated development and peace among stakeholders.

FCC Chair Omidiran Urges Staff Fitness as FCC Sports Club Names Her Patron

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The Executive Chairperson of the Federal Character Commission, Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has urged staff to adopt periodic exercise and sporting activities as part of workplace culture. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the FCC Sports Club in Abuja, she emphasized health, teamwork and discipline while accepting formal decoration as the FCC Sports Club Patron.

IDNN Founder & Publisher Frank Alapa Meets NCNCSON Coordinator Sony Otache

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Founder and Publisher of the Independent Digital News Network (IDNN), Frank Idemudia Alapa, has met with civil society advocate Sony Otache, newly appointed North Central Coordinator of the National Council of NGOs and Civil Society Organisations of Nigeria (NCNCSON). The engagement signals growing collaboration between independent media platforms and civic networks shaping governance and public accountability conversations across Nigeria’s North Central region.

Niger Governor Bago Congratulates Sony Otache on NCNCSON North Central Coordinator Appointment

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Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has congratulated media advocate Sony Otache following his appointment as North Central Zone Coordinator of the National Council of NGOs and Civil Society Organisations of Nigeria. The Sony Otache NCNCSON appointment places the Crusader Radio founder in a regional role expected to strengthen civil society advocacy and citizen engagement across Nigeria’s North Central region.

Nigeria Private University Moratorium: Government Freezes Approvals Amid Admission Capacity Crisis

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Nigeria has imposed a moratorium on new private university approvals as authorities attempt to address mounting concerns over academic quality and regulatory oversight. The Nigeria private university moratorium comes as demand for higher education continues to surge, with more than 2.3 million applicants competing annually for fewer than 230,000 admission spaces across the country’s universities.

FCC Boss Promises Staff Welfare Boost, Launches Whistleblower Lines Against Job Racketeering

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The Federal Character Commission has introduced whistleblower hotlines aimed at exposing job racketeering within Nigeria’s public service recruitment system. FCC Executive Chairman Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran announced the measure during a general staff meeting in Abuja, warning that illegal recruitment practices undermine constitutional principles designed to guarantee fairness in federal appointments.

Nigeria’s Hidden Tax Problem: Why Multiple Levies Still Exist Despite Reforms

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Nigeria’s tax reform agenda promises a simpler system for businesses, yet many traders and transport operators still face overlapping levies imposed by different authorities. Despite federal reforms aimed at harmonising tax administration, complex revenue structures at federal, state and local levels continue to create a compliance burden that analysts say discourages small enterprises from entering the formal economy.