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PDP Expels Members for Aligning with ADC Opposition Coalition in Lagos

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The Lagos chapter of the PDP has expelled several members for openly supporting the opposition coalition led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The decision came after an emergency stakeholders’ meeting where party elders and LGA chairmen voted unanimously to remove members seen as betraying the PDP by associating with ADC ahead of upcoming political congresses....

Fayose Endorses APC Governor, Brother Slams Him

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Emmanuel Fayose, a PDP governorship aspirant in Ekiti, has publicly condemned his elder brother and ex-Governor Ayodele Fayose for endorsing APC’s Governor Oyebanji. Labeling the move a “show of shame,” he urged the former governor to officially leave the PDP rather than undermine the party by openly aligning with the ruling APC ahead of the 2026 elections....

Olujimi:That Peter Obi charm of 2023? It won’t cut it in 2027.

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Senator Biodun Olujimi has declared that Peter Obi’s 2023 campaign style will not be enough to unseat President Tinubu in 2027. She argued that Tinubu’s deep political network and experience makes him a formidable incumbent. Olujimi, who recently joined the APC, credited Tinubu’s “pragmatic leadership” as a reason she abandoned the PDP...

SDP Disowns El-Rufai as Rift Erupts in Emerging Opposition Alliance

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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has publicly disowned former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over alleged comments suggesting his involvement in a new opposition alliance. The party insists it has not endorsed any collaboration with El-Rufai and warned against politicizing its position, intensifying rifts within the fragile opposition coalition forming ahead of the 2027 elections....

Dangote Refinery Faces Backlash over Pricing, Monopoly Concerns from Marketers

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Tensions are rising in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector as independent marketers and stakeholders accuse the Dangote Refinery of restrictive pricing, port cost challenges, and monopolistic practices. Despite being Africa’s largest refinery, marketers say it’s currently cheaper to import from Lomé than load domestically. Industry groups are calling for regulatory intervention and open-market reforms....

Ghana Clinch WAFCON Bronze as Nigeria Dominate Awards Table

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Ghana secured third place at WAFCON 2024 with a penalty shootout victory over defending champions South Africa after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Meanwhile, Nigeria dominated the tournament’s award slate, taking home Best Player, Best Goalkeeper, and Coach of the Tournament following their 3-2 comeback win over Morocco to seal a historic 10th title....

President Tinubu Hails Super Falcons for ‘Mission X’ WAFCON Triumph

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President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have congratulated Nigeria’s Super Falcons for winning their record 10th WAFCON title. The comeback victory over hosts Morocco was hailed as a symbol of Nigerian resilience. The President described the win as “Mission X: Complete”, applauding the Falcons for conquering Africa yet again in dramatic fashion....

VON vs. Nigeria: When The News Jumped The Whistle

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The Voice of Nigeria has issued a public apology after mistakenly publishing a report that Nigeria lost the WAFCON final to Morocco — before the game even ended. The backlash was swift. Nigerians were livid. VON's Director General is now investigating possible hacking and has pledged sweeping reforms to restore public trust in the state broadcaster....

Super Falcons Stun Morocco in WAFCON Final to Clinch Record 10th Title

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Nigeria's Super Falcons pulled off one of the most dramatic comebacks in WAFCON history, overturning a two-goal deficit to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in Rabat. Goals from Okoronkwo, Ijamilusi, and Echegini sealed their 10th continental crown and cemented their legacy as Africa’s queens of football....

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