08.09.2026

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Tinubu Defends Borrowing as Nigeria’s Debt Nears ₦159 Trillion Amid Fiscal Concerns

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Nigeria debt borrowing debate has intensified as total public debt approaches ₦159 trillion, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu defending continued borrowing to fund infrastructure and reforms. Critics warn of rising fiscal risks, highlighting concerns over debt sustainability, revenue constraints, and the long-term impact of sustained borrowing on economic stability....

Egbin Shutdown Cuts 600MW, Triggers Lagos Power Supply Crisis

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Egbin power shutdown Lagos electricity crisis has intensified after Nigeria’s largest thermal plant dropped from over 600MW to zero output following critical equipment failure. The disruption, compounded by a major transmission line outage, has triggered widespread load shedding across Lagos, exposing structural weaknesses in the national grid and raising concerns over prolonged supply instability....

Supreme Court Voids PDP Convention, Cites Defiance of Court Orders

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Supreme Court PDP convention ruling has invalidated the party’s Ibadan gathering after the apex court found it was conducted in defiance of a subsisting court order. The judgment reinforces judicial authority over political parties and underscores the consequences of disregarding legal directives, with reactions emerging from key party figures as internal power dynamics shift....

Court Hears Alleged Coup Plot Linking Military Officers, Civilians and Financial Trails in Nigeria

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Nigeria coup plot trial has entered a critical phase as a military witness told a Federal High Court in Abuja that investigators uncovered plans to overthrow the government, with alleged links to officers, civilians and financial networks. The testimony introduces operational details, monetary trails and intelligence reports now forming the backbone of a high-stakes treason case....

AGF Backs Court Move to Deregister Political Parties, Challenges INEC’s Constitutional Powers

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AGF deregistration political parties move has escalated into a constitutional showdown as Nigeria’s Attorney General backs a Federal High Court case targeting underperforming parties. The action directly challenges INEC’s authority, raising urgent questions about electoral compliance, political inclusivity, and whether the push represents legal enforcement or a structural shift in Nigeria’s democratic space....

Tinubu Orders Envoys to Rebrand Nigeria, Shifts Foreign Policy Toward Investment-Driven Diplomacy

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Tinubu orders envoys to rebrand Nigeria, signalling a shift toward investment-driven diplomacy as the government moves to reposition the country’s global image. The directive reflects a recalibration of foreign policy priorities, with greater emphasis on economic engagement, investor confidence, and measurable outcomes, as Nigeria seeks to strengthen its competitiveness in an increasingly contested global environment....

Nigeria, Egypt Lead Africa At 2026 ITTF World Team Championships In London

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Nigeria and Egypt will lead Africa’s campaign at the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships in London, where 25 African teams are competing across the men’s and women’s events. The tournament carries extra weight as table tennis marks 100 years since its first World Championships were staged in England....

Is Lagos Still a Democracy? Sanwo-Olu’s Backing of Hamzat Fuels Debate on Who Decides

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Is Lagos still a democracy has become a central question after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu publicly backed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, for the 2027 governorship. The move has sparked debate over elite influence, party structure, and voter choice, with reactions ranging from support for internal alignment to concerns about how leadership decisions are shaped....

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