January 26, 2026

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Forgiveness or Strategy? Akpabio Drops Lawsuits After Church Sermon, Critics See a Calculated Reset

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s decision to withdraw all defamation suits after a New Year church sermon has been framed as forgiveness. Critics, however, see a subtler calculation: a strategic retreat that ends scrutiny, reshapes optics, and resets power without judicial accountability....

Rivers on the Brink: Tinubu Shadow Deal Claims, Wike’s 2027 Gambit, and the Battle for a State’s Mandate

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Rivers State is now fighting over who owns its mandate. A PDP faction alleges a Tinubu-brokered peace deal was breached as Nyesom Wike openly mobilises Rivers for 2027. With institutions at war and loyalties shifting, the crisis has moved from local drama to a national power contest with consequences far beyond Port Harcourt....

Presidency Fires Back: Onanuga Slams Obi as ‘Abysmal Failure’ After ADC Defection

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The Presidency has launched a blistering response to Peter Obi’s defection to the ADC, with presidential aide Bayo Onanuga accusing the former Anambra governor of failure, bitterness and lacking the pedigree to lead Nigeria....

Pat Utomi Draws Red Line: ‘The Day Peter Obi Becomes Someone’s VP, I Walk Away’

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Renowned political economist Pat Utomi has issued his strongest warning yet over the future of Peter Obi, declaring he would immediately withdraw support if the former Anambra governor accepts a vice-presidential slot ahead of the 2027 elections....

ALGERIA HANDED BRUTAL GROUP AS THEY FACE ARGENTINA, AUSTRIA & JORDAN

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Algeria face a daunting task at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being placed in Group H alongside reigning champions Argentina, European contenders Austria and regional underdogs Jordan. The Desert Foxes, returning to the global stage with renewed ambition, must navigate one of the tournament’s toughest groups as they chase a first knockout appearance since 2014....

Egypt Draw Belgium, Iran and New Zealand in 2026 World Cup Group G and Fancy Knockout Chances

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Egypt have been handed a balanced 2026 World Cup group featuring Belgium, Iran and New Zealand, giving the Pharaohs a credible path to the knockout stages. With Mohamed Salah expected to lead a well-organised and experienced squad, Egypt enter Group G confident of progressing despite the presence of top-seeded Belgium....

Ivory Coast Draw Germany, Ecuador and Curaçao in 2026 World Cup Group E Battle

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African champions Ivory Coast have been placed in a challenging 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E alongside European giants Germany, South American contenders Ecuador and tournament debutants Curaçao. The Elephants, who lifted the AFCON title in 2024, are seeking their first-ever appearance in the knockout stages as they return to the global stage with renewed confidence....

Chukwueze’s EPL Explosion Continues as Marco Silva Laments Losing Him to AFCON Duty

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Samuel Chukwueze’s resurgent Premier League form has triggered debate after Fulham manager Marco Silva admitted he is “unhappy” about losing the winger to January’s Africa Cup of Nations. Chukwueze has rediscovered his explosiveness, scoring and assisting in consecutive games, but must now join Nigeria’s AFCON camp, leaving Silva frustrated ahead of a tight mid-season schedule....

2026 WORLD CUP DRAW: AFRICA HANDED BLOCKBUSTER OPENERS AGAINST WORLD GIANTS

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Africa’s representatives have been handed blockbuster opening fixtures in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Friday’s dramatic draw paired Morocco with Brazil, Senegal with France, and South Africa with tournament co-hosts Mexico. The matchups revive iconic World Cup memories and set the stage for continent-defining group battles as Africa seeks to surpass Morocco’s historic 2022 semifinal run....

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