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AFCON Final Crisis: Senegal Challenge Morocco Decision at CAS Amid Ongoing Title Dispute

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Senegal have escalated the AFCON final controversy to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after CAF awarded Morocco a walkover victory following a dramatic walk-off. Despite the ruling, Senegal are proceeding with trophy celebrations, creating a dual reality that now pits legal arbitration against on-field triumph in one of African football’s most contentious disputes....

Henry Nwosu Dies at 62: Nigeria Loses 1980 AFCON Hero

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Nigeria’s football community is mourning the death of former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu, a member of the legendary 1980 Africa Cup of Nations–winning Green Eagles squad. Nwosu, widely remembered for his creativity and influence in Nigerian domestic football, died early Saturday at a Lagos hospital after several days in intensive care....

10m Fine, Prison Risk in New Dual Party Membership Bill

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Politicians caught secretly belonging to two political parties could face a ₦10 million fine or prison under a proposal now before Nigeria’s House of Representatives. Lawmakers say the measure targets a practice that has repeatedly triggered election disputes and party crises across the country....

Makinde–Bala Mohammed Split Exposes PDP Governors Rift Over Wike Reconciliation

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A growing Makinde Bala Mohammed PDP split has exposed deep divisions among opposition governors over whether to reconcile with the political camp aligned with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. While Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and key party stakeholders back negotiations to stabilise the party, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has reportedly resisted the move....

Wike Camp Fixes PDP Presidential Primary for 25 May

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The PDP presidential primary date has been fixed for May 25 by a faction aligned with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, signalling an aggressive move to shape the opposition party’s 2027 race even as internal leadership disputes and court battles continue to divide the party....

Fuel Price Policy Tension Builds as Government Signals Possible Review

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Nigeria’s fuel price policy debate is intensifying as government officials signal the possibility of adjustments amid volatile global oil markets and persistent pressure on domestic energy costs. Analysts warn that any recalibration of pricing mechanisms could reshape inflation trends, fiscal balances, and the political climate as the country moves closer to the 2027 election cycle....

El-Rufai Detention Deepens as ICPC Seeks Extended Custody

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Nigeria’s anti-corruption authorities have intensified the legal confrontation with former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, as investigators seek extended custody while probing allegations linked to surveillance equipment and sensitive documents recovered during a search of his Abuja residence. The case has escalated into one of the most politically charged investigations involving a former state governor in recent years....

APC Constitutional Dominance: Ruling Party Nears Power to Alter Nigeria’s Constitution Alone

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Nigeria’s ruling party has crossed a powerful political threshold. With 84 senators and 231 seats in the House of Representatives, the All Progressives Congress now holds near-supermajority control of the National Assembly — raising major questions about constitutional amendments, opposition oversight, and the balance of power as the country moves toward the 2027 elections....

Nigeria’s Admission Crisis Requires Urgent Reform, Says Rotary’s Nanneh Kemte-Giadom

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Rotary Apo President Nanneh Kemte-Giadom has called for urgent national collaboration to address Nigeria’s widening university admission gap. Her remarks follow new debate triggered by a moratorium on private universities, as roughly 2.3 million applicants compete annually for about 228,000 university places across the country’s tertiary education system....

Adegboye Onigbinde Dies at 87, Nigerian Football Loses Pioneer Coach

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Veteran Nigerian football coach Adegboye Onigbinde has died at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex in Osun State, bringing to an end a career that helped shape modern Nigerian football. From mentoring generations of players to leading the Super Eagles to the 2002 FIFA World Cup, his life mirrored the evolution of the nation’s game...

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