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Military Defends Shiroro Airstrikes As Civilian Impact Claims Trigger Security Debate

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.

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

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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.

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.

Kwankwaso Denies Alliance With Peter Obi but Confirms Consultations as Opposition Realignment Crisis Deepens

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Nigeria opposition realignment crisis has escalated after Rabiu Kwankwaso denied forming an alliance with Peter Obi while confirming ongoing consultations among political actors. The development comes amid instability within opposition platforms and legal uncertainties affecting party structures, raising fresh concerns over whether a unified front can emerge ahead of the next electoral cycle.

Global Press Freedom Crisis Deepens as UN Warns Journalists Now ‘Targets, Not Observers’

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The global press freedom crisis has entered a dangerous new phase, with the United Nations warning that journalists are increasingly being targeted in conflict zones and political crackdowns. From Gaza to authoritarian states, arrests, killings, and intimidation are rising sharply, raising fears that the ability to report truth is being systematically eroded worldwide.

Tinubu Says ‘Enemies’ Exploiting Insecurity to Undermine Government

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Tinubu insecurity enemies claim has intensified Nigeria’s political debate as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said adversaries are exploiting insecurity to weaken his administration. The remarks come amid rising safety concerns, introducing a sharper contest over responsibility, perception and control of the national security narrative.

Police Order Dismissal, Prosecution After Handcuffed Man Is Shot Dead in Delta

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Police extrajudicial killing Delta has triggered outrage after a handcuffed man was shot dead by officers in Effurun. The Nigeria Police Force has ordered dismissal and prosecution of those involved, while Governor Sheriff Oborevwori condemned the act as unlawful, placing the case at the centre of a national accountability test.