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Fractured Federation @65: Rivers, Kano, Edo Crises Expose Nigeria’s Political Fault Lines

Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary revealed deep cracks in the federation as Rivers, Kano, and Edo states clashed with federal authority, culture, and security.

Inside INEC’s Results Transmission Battle: From 2023 Glitches to 2027 Transparency Mandate

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Festus Okoye, former INEC National Commissioner, speaking in an interview on Volume with Femi D (YouTube: @TheVolumePod ), explains why results transmission is legally mandated, how professors oversee collation, and what reforms Nigeria must make ahead of 2027.

FIFA Axe on South Africa Rewrites Group C — What It Means for Nigeria’s 2026 Path

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FIFA’s three-point deduction to South Africa for fielding a suspended player flips CAF Group C and hands Nigeria a lifeline. With two matchdays left (Oct 10 & 14), the Super Eagles can still top the group — but only if they win out and rivals slip.

Rivers After Emergency Rule: Alignments, Probes, and the Road to 2027

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The lifting of emergency rule in Rivers State has left a trail of political recalibrations, oil-sector intrigues, and questions about governance. IDNN takes a deep dive into the fallout and what it means for 2027.

INEC Chair Tenure Confusion: What the Law Really Says

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Rumours of the INEC chairman proceeding on leave have sparked political debate. But what does the law actually say about tenure, independence, and presidential powers? IDNN unpacks the controversy.

Tinubu Ends Six-Month Rivers Emergency: Can Democracy Hold This Time?

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President Bola Tinubu has lifted the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, restoring Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Nma Odu, and the State House of Assembly to office. The intervention froze governance after a bitter clash between the executive and legislature. With democratic rule resuming, the real test is whether peace can last.

Rivers Politics After the Emergency: What Tinubu’s Move Means for Oil, Power, and 2027

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The end of Rivers State’s six-month emergency marks a dramatic reset in Nigeria’s political chessboard. President Tinubu’s decision to restore Governor Fubara may calm immediate tensions, but beneath the surface lies a renewed battle over oil wealth, party control, and the countdown to the 2027 general elections.

Goodluck Jonathan’s 2027 Comeback Bid: Legal, Political, and Constitutional Storm

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The race to 2027 has ignited a fierce legal and political storm, with former President Goodluck Jonathan emerging as a possible comeback candidate. As PDP leaders intensify efforts to draft him back into the fray, legal experts are sharply divided over whether he is even eligible to run under Nigeria’s amended constitution.

Nigeria’s Sports Hosting: Hype, Hope, or Hollow?

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With Ogun 2024 still unaccounted for, and Nigeria now set to host the 2027 African School Games, IDNN investigates what these events really deliver — and proposes a bold audit framework.

AfroBasket 2025: Five Players Set to Light Up Abidjan as Women’s Continental Showdown Begins

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From Nigeria’s Ezinne Kalu to Mali’s Oummou Koumare, these five standout stars are expected to shape the drama at the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket in Côte d’Ivoire.