21.05.2026

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Court Jails Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman For 75 Years Over ₦33.8bn Fraud, Orders Interpol Arrest

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Saleh Mamman 75 years fraud sentence has triggered a major anti-corruption shock across Nigeria after a Federal High Court convicted the former Power Minister in absentia over ₦33.8 billion linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric projects. The court ordered Interpol and security agencies to arrest him immediately, while also approving asset forfeitures and fund recovery measures....

Obi’s One-Term Position Gains Fresh Backing As Zoning Calculations Intensify Ahead Of 2027

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Fresh political calculations are emerging around the Obi southern presidency debate after Senator Victor Umeh backed calls for the presidency to remain in southern Nigeria beyond 2027 while reaffirming Peter Obi’s reported one-term position. The development is deepening conversations around zoning stability, coalition engineering, and how opposition forces may attempt to negotiate trust and regional balance ahead of the next election cycle....

FG Pushes Mandatory Drug Tests For Secondary School Students Nationwide

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Fresh debate has erupted over Nigeria’s secondary school drug testing policy after the Federal Government announced plans to introduce mandatory drug integrity tests for students nationwide. Authorities say the initiative is aimed at tackling rising substance abuse among youths, but the proposal has already triggered concerns involving privacy, implementation pressure, parental anxiety, and the risk of student stigmatisation....

Military Defends Shiroro Airstrikes As Civilian Impact Claims Trigger Security Debate

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The Shiroro airstrike controversy has intensified after residents alleged that civilian communities were affected during military operations in Niger State, while Defence Headquarters insisted the strikes specifically targeted armed bandits. The military said about 70 bandits were neutralised during the operation, but conflicting accounts from nearby communities have renewed calls for verification and operational accountability....

Uzodimma Declares For Senate As APC Power Calculations Intensify In Imo

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The Uzodimma Senate ambition has triggered fresh political calculations inside the APC after Governor Hope Uzodimma formally declared his intention to contest for the Imo West Senatorial District seat in 2027. The move has revived discussions around possible succession arrangements in Imo State and wider Senate leadership positioning ahead of the next national political cycle....

APC Disqualifies 56 Aspirants In Rivers As Fubara-Linked Figures Fail Screening

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The Rivers APC disqualification crisis has triggered fresh political tension after the party screened out 56 aspirants from its forthcoming House of Assembly primaries. Several figures linked to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former governorship candidate Tonye Cole were among those affected, intensifying debate over internal structure control and the balance of political influence ahead of the 2027 cycle....

PDP Crisis Deepens as Bala Mohammed Dumps Party, Makinde Signals Exit Amid Convention Dispute

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PDP crisis defections Nigeria has escalated after Bala Mohammed announced his exit from the party while Seyi Makinde signalled a possible departure amid an intensifying convention dispute. The developments, linked to leadership conflicts and legal uncertainty over party structure, have exposed deep fractures within the opposition and raised fresh concerns about its electoral strength....

Kwankwaso Denies Alliance With Peter Obi but Confirms Consultations as Opposition Realignment Crisis Deepens

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Nigeria opposition realignment crisis has escalated after Rabiu Kwankwaso denied forming an alliance with Peter Obi while confirming ongoing consultations among political actors. The development comes amid instability within opposition platforms and legal uncertainties affecting party structures, raising fresh concerns over whether a unified front can emerge ahead of the next electoral cycle....

Global Press Freedom Crisis Deepens as UN Warns Journalists Now ‘Targets, Not Observers’

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The global press freedom crisis has entered a dangerous new phase, with the United Nations warning that journalists are increasingly being targeted in conflict zones and political crackdowns. From Gaza to authoritarian states, arrests, killings, and intimidation are rising sharply, raising fears that the ability to report truth is being systematically eroded worldwide....

Tinubu Says ‘Enemies’ Exploiting Insecurity to Undermine Government

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Tinubu insecurity enemies claim has intensified Nigeria’s political debate as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said adversaries are exploiting insecurity to weaken his administration. The remarks come amid rising safety concerns, introducing a sharper contest over responsibility, perception and control of the national security narrative....

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