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FG Pushes Mandatory Drug Tests For Secondary School Students Nationwide

Fresh debate has erupted over Nigeria’s secondary school drug testing policy after the Federal Government announced plans to introduce mandatory drug integrity tests for students nationwide. Authorities say the initiative is aimed at tackling rising substance abuse among youths, but the proposal has already triggered concerns involving privacy, implementation pressure, parental anxiety, and the risk of student stigmatisation.

Military Defends Shiroro Airstrikes As Civilian Impact Claims Trigger Security Debate

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The Shiroro airstrike controversy has intensified after residents alleged that civilian communities were affected during military operations in Niger State, while Defence Headquarters insisted the strikes specifically targeted armed bandits. The military said about 70 bandits were neutralised during the operation, but conflicting accounts from nearby communities have renewed calls for verification and operational accountability.

Uzodimma Declares For Senate As APC Power Calculations Intensify In Imo

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The Uzodimma Senate ambition has triggered fresh political calculations inside the APC after Governor Hope Uzodimma formally declared his intention to contest for the Imo West Senatorial District seat in 2027. The move has revived discussions around possible succession arrangements in Imo State and wider Senate leadership positioning ahead of the next national political cycle.

APC Disqualifies 56 Aspirants In Rivers As Fubara-Linked Figures Fail Screening

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The Rivers APC disqualification crisis has triggered fresh political tension after the party screened out 56 aspirants from its forthcoming House of Assembly primaries. Several figures linked to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former governorship candidate Tonye Cole were among those affected, intensifying debate over internal structure control and the balance of political influence ahead of the 2027 cycle.

PSG Reach Third UEFA Champions League Final After 1-1 Draw With Bayern Munich

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Paris Saint-Germain advanced to their third UEFA Champions League final after a 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich, winning 6-5 on aggregate. PSG will now face Arsenal in the final.

Ola Aina Doubtful for Nottingham Forest’s Europa League Semi-Final Second Leg Against Aston Villa

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Ola Aina remains a major injury doubt for Nottingham Forest ahead of their crucial Europa League semi-final second leg against Aston Villa, as the club continues to deal with an extensive injury crisis.

Falconets Ready to Finish the Job in Malawi After First Leg Win Over U-20 Women’s Team

Noble Onyeagoro2 months ago2 months ago0

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national football team, the Falconets, are focused on securing their spot in the next round of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualification as they travel to Malawi with a 2-0 first-leg advantage.

Gennaro Gattuso Linked With Torino Job After Italy Departure

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Gennaro Gattuso could soon return to management in Serie A as he has been linked with the head coach position at Torino, just weeks after...

Dani Carvajal Must Prove Fitness for Spain’s World Cup Squad After Injury

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Dani Carvajal’s inclusion in Spain’s 2026 World Cup squad is in doubt as he recovers from a right foot injury. Coach Luis de la Fuente says the right-back must prove his fitness and form.

PDP Crisis Deepens as Bala Mohammed Dumps Party, Makinde Signals Exit Amid Convention Dispute

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PDP crisis defections Nigeria has escalated after Bala Mohammed announced his exit from the party while Seyi Makinde signalled a possible departure amid an intensifying convention dispute. The developments, linked to leadership conflicts and legal uncertainty over party structure, have exposed deep fractures within the opposition and raised fresh concerns about its electoral strength.