18.06.2026

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Alcaraz Defeats Djokovic to Win 2026 Australian Open and Complete Historic Career Grand Slam

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Carlos Alcaraz has defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets to win the 2026 Australian Open, completing the Career Grand Slam and becoming the youngest male player in tennis history to achieve the feat. The Spaniard recovered from a dominant opening set by Djokovic to secure a historic victory that denied the Serbian great a record-breaking 25th major title....

Buhari Approved Naira Redesign, EFCC Witness Tells Court in Emefiele Trial

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A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has told a Federal Capital Territory High Court that former President Muhammadu Buhari approved the naira redesign policy implemented under ex-CBN governor Godwin Emefiele. The testimony emerged as the court fixed fresh dates to conclude the trial, with hearings scheduled across February, April, May and June....

₦58.4 Trillion 2026 Budget Second Reading Without Debate: What Nigeria’s Silence in the House Really Means

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Nigeria’s House of Representatives moved the ₦58.4 trillion 2026 budget through second reading without debate, after a closed-door meeting and brief remarks by the House Leader. The bill is now with the Appropriation Committee. This deep dive explains why “no debate” matters, what scrutiny shifts to committees, and the signals it sends ahead of 2027....

₦58.4 Trillion 2026 Budget Passes Second Reading Without Debate in House

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Nigeria’s House of Representatives passed the ₦58.4 trillion 2026 budget through second reading without debate, a rare legislative moment that raises questions about oversight, executive–legislative balance, and pre-2027 politics. While leaders cite macroeconomic gains, the silence on the floor is as consequential as the numbers themselves....

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Receives Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle for Sports Development Talks

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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal Dare met with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle on January 28, 2026, to discuss strategies for enhancing sports development in the state. The focus was on promoting youth participation in sports, with plans for a revamped sports complex and stadium nearing completion to serve as a hub for community and grassroots athletics....

Army Major Killed as ISWAP Ambushes Military Patrol in Borno

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A Nigerian Army Major has been killed following an ambush by Islamic State West Africa Province fighters on a military patrol in Borno State, security sources confirmed on Friday. The attack, which targeted troops operating in the Lake Chad axis, underscores persistent insurgent pressure in the North-East despite sustained counter-terrorism operations....

Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu: Interim Military Report Names Army Colonel as Coordinator

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An interim military investigation has identified a serving Army Colonel as the alleged coordinator of a multi-service plot to overthrow Nigeria’s civilian government. Investigators say the operation progressed beyond dissent into early operational planning, prompting arrests across the armed forces and triggering formal military judicial processes amid heightened concerns over national stability....

Fayose Attacks Makinde Over Claim That Tinubu Rejected PDP Support

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Former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose has launched a sharp attack on Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over claims that President Bola Tinubu rejected PDP support during the 2023 election. Fayose accused Makinde of political revisionism, reopening deep divisions within the PDP and exposing unresolved tensions over cross-party alignments and post-election narratives....

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