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Ganduje Rejects Link to Dadiyata Disappearance After El-Rufai’s Allegation

Former Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has rejected allegations linking him to the 2019 disappearance of activist Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, after ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai referenced an alleged police confession. Ganduje described the claim as reckless and unfounded, urging evidence-based investigation into the long-unresolved case.

Health Minister Says Only ₦36m Released From ₦218bn Capital Budget Allocation

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Nigeria’s Minister of Health has disclosed that only ₦36 million has been released from a ₦218 billion capital allocation to the ministry, raising concerns about budget execution in the health sector. The revelation highlights widening gaps between appropriation and disbursement as public hospitals grapple with funding shortages and service pressures nationwide.

Edo APC Chairman Faces Backlash Over Alleged Threat to Facebook Critic

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The acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State is facing criticism after screenshots surfaced online allegedly showing him threatening a Facebook user who criticised Governor Monday Okpebholo. The development has sparked calls for police investigation, raising concerns about political intimidation and online harassment in Nigeria’s evolving digital public space.

What a Real Reconciliation in Nigerian Basketball Would Require

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With 2026 underway, Nigerian basketball faces a test beyond personalities: whether reconciliation will remain symbolic or become structural. After peace meetings and rising criticism, this explainer examines what genuine reconciliation would require—clear election timelines, transparent process, reform accountability, and a non-negotiable clock—if the Nigeria Basketball Federation is to escape another cycle of contested leadership

Inside the NBBF Clock War: Heroes, Insiders, and the Politics of Timing

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As the expected 2026 election window approaches, Nigerian basketball is no longer arguing only about leadership — it is arguing about time. From renewed denials of tenure elongation to sharp governance criticism, the Nigeria Basketball Federation has entered a clock war where timing itself has become leverage. In this contest, perception, silence, and urgency now shape power.

Oshiomhole Says Viral Private Jet Clip Is AI-Generated

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Former Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole has dismissed a viral private-jet clip circulating online as an AI-generated fabrication, rejecting allegations implied by the footage. The claim has intensified scrutiny of manipulated media, as observers weigh the responsibilities of platforms, the speed of online amplification and the difficulty of verifying content in high-profile political disputes.

Nigeria Immigration Probes Officer Over Alleged Unlawful Detention, Sexual Assault

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The Nigeria Immigration Service has opened an investigation into an officer accused of unlawful detention and sexual assault, following public complaints and calls for accountability. The agency says internal procedures have been activated while authorities review the allegations, a case that places institutional safeguards and due process under close scrutiny as investigations proceed.

Snakebite Death Sparks Antivenom Crisis Debate in Nigeria

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The death of Abuja-based singer Ifunanya Nwangene after a snakebite has reignited debate over Nigeria’s emergency health readiness, as questions swirl around antivenom availability, hospital preparedness and response time. While authorities insist stocks exist, health advocates and lawmakers say the incident exposes systemic gaps in treating preventable fatalities.

Kwara Massacre: Village Head Says Bandits Operated 10 Hours Before Soldiers Arrived

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The Kwara massacre has reopened hard questions about how quickly Nigeria’s security apparatus reacts when rural communities come under attack. In Woro village, Kaiama Local...

Fela Kuti Becomes First African to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

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Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti has become the first African artist to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, cementing his global legacy decades after his death. The honour recognises not only his musical innovation but also his enduring influence on political expression, cultural identity, and African music’s global standing.