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Anger, Restraint and Moral Strength in Ramadan 2026

Ramadan Reflection Day 3 examines anger, restraint and moral strength during Ramadan 2026. Anchored in Prophetic teaching and Qur’anic guidance, it explores emotional discipline, leadership responsibility and public conduct in Nigeria. When fasting exposes temper, will it refine character? A firm reflection on controlled power and ethical influence.

The Discipline That Changes Nations

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Ramadan Reflection Day 1 explores how fasting builds discipline beyond hunger. Drawing from Qur’an 2:183, this reflection examines Taqwa, self-restraint and leadership integrity in Nigeria. Can personal discipline shape national reform? Day 1 sets the tone for Ramadan 2026 with a powerful meditation on conscience, governance and moral renewal.

El-Rufai Suggests Political Motive Behind US Bill Naming Kwankwaso

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Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has questioned the inclusion of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in a proposed U.S. Religious Freedom bill, suggesting the move may be politically motivated. Speaking on national television, El-Rufai argued that singling out Kwankwaso while other northern leaders implemented Sharia raises concerns about fairness and possible political calculations.

Shettima to Lead FG Delegation to Kano After Singer Market Fire

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Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead a Federal Government delegation to Kano following the devastating Singer Market fire Kano incident that reportedly destroyed goods worth billions of naira. President Bola Tinubu has ordered financial support for affected traders and a full investigation into recurring market fires in the state.

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

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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.