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No More Vagabonds in PDP’ — Makinde Declares After Party Purge

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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that individuals he described as “vagabonds” have been expelled from the Peoples Democratic Party, insisting the party has emerged calmer after years of internal disruption. The remarks follow prolonged leadership battles within the PDP and signal a renewed push by influential governors to reassert control, discipline, and political relevance ahead of 2027....

PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike Blamed for Prolonged Party Rift

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Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party is facing renewed internal turmoil as a senior party chieftain publicly accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of fuelling its prolonged leadership crisis. The allegation reopens wounds from the 2022 presidential primary, raising fresh questions about party cohesion, opposition credibility, and whether the PDP can stabilise ahead of the 2027 elections....

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....

Eighty Kidnapped Worshippers Escape Captivity in Kaduna

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Eighty worshippers abducted during a raid in Kaduna State have escaped captivity, authorities said, offering a rare moment of relief in a region long troubled by abductions. The escape shifts attention to survivor safety, gaps in rural security, and the urgent need for sustained protection as communities weigh hope against persistent fear....

Court Remands Nine Terror Suspects Over Yelwata Massacre

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A Nigerian court has ordered the remand of nine terror suspects linked to the Yelwata massacre, placing the case firmly within the judicial process after weeks of public outrage. The development shifts attention from the violence itself to accountability, evidence, and whether prosecutions can deliver justice in cases that have scarred communities and tested confidence in security responses....

Defence Minister Says He Was Target in Foiled Coup Plot

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Nigeria’s Defence Minister has disclosed that he was a primary target in a recently foiled coup plot, describing the incident as a direct threat to constitutional order. The revelation has drawn attention to internal security vulnerabilities, the resilience of democratic institutions, and how intelligence-led interventions are shaping Nigeria’s response to destabilisation attempts....

Peter Obi Signals 2027 Interest While Backing ADC Candidate

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Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has indicated renewed interest in national leadership discussions while publicly backing a candidate of the African Democratic Congress. The move adds a fresh layer to Nigeria’s evolving opposition politics, raising questions about alliances, timing, and how early signals shape the road to 2027....

Osun LG Funds Row: Oyetola Aide Dismisses Assembly Allegations

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A political dispute has erupted in Osun State after an aide to former governor Rauf Aregbesola’s successor dismissed allegations by the state assembly that local government funds were diverted. The exchange reopens scrutiny of fiscal accountability, inter-party rivalry, and how allegations are contested when court rulings and political narratives collide in subnational governance....

Court Restrains NLC, TUC From FCT Strike and Protest

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A Nigerian court has barred the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress from proceeding with a planned strike and protest in the Federal Capital Territory, shifting a labour dispute into the judicial arena. The order raises fresh questions about the balance between workers’ rights, public order, and how far courts can go in shaping industrial action during periods of civic tension....

Onitsha Main Market Reopens as Soludo Defies Sit-at-Home Order

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Onitsha Main Market reopened on Monday under heavy security as Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo moved to enforce economic activity despite a sit-at-home order. The decision pits state authority against disruption fears, reopening debate about governance, security enforcement, and how long traders can absorb economic paralysis in Nigeria’s major commercial hubs....

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