08.05.2026

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Protest Rocks NBA Conference Over Incarcerated Enugu LP Lawmaker (Bright Ngene)

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Supporters of Labour Party lawmaker-elect Bright Ngene staged a protest at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Enugu, demanding his release. Ngene, who has remained in prison since July 2024, controversially won re-election from detention this month. Protesters say his case amounts to “grave injustice and subversion of democracy.”...

Sultan of Sokoto: Justice Now a Purchasable Commodity

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Abubakar, has warned that justice in Nigeria is increasingly “a purchasable commodity,” where the rich escape accountability while the poor suffer. Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Enugu, he called on lawyers to uphold the rule of law to restore faith in the judiciary....

Subsidy Removal in Nigeria: Ezekwesili Slams Tinubu Over ‘Good Policy, Wrong Execution’

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Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s fuel subsidy removal, calling it a sound policy “implemented the wrong way.” Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association conference in Enugu, she said the abrupt reform deepened poverty, worsened inflation, and left millions without safety nets....

D’Tigers Finish 5th at AfroBasket 2025 as Angola Lift Record 12th Title

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Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, ended their AfroBasket 2025 campaign in fifth place with a 3–1 record, showing promise despite falling short of the medal rounds. Angola cemented their continental dominance by winning a record 12th AfroBasket title, while Mali celebrated their best-ever finish with silver....

Nigeria, Brazil Seal Direct Flight Agreement (BASA)

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Nigeria and Brazil have signed a landmark Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) to enable direct flights between both countries. The deal, concluded during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Brasília, is expected to boost trade, tourism, and investment while strengthening diplomatic ties between Africa’s largest economy and South America’s powerhouse....

CDS Musa Calls for AI, Technology Investment Against Terrorism

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Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has urged African militaries to invest in artificial intelligence and indigenous technology to combat terrorism. Speaking at the Africa Defence Chiefs Conference in Abuja, he warned that modern threats are digital, asymmetric, and often invisible, requiring cyber-defence and shared intelligence to defeat....

Army Rescues 27 Kidnapped Passengers in Benue

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The Nigerian Army has rescued 27 passengers abducted in Benue State during a coordinated operation in Ohimini Local Government Area. The troops, under Operation Whirl Stroke, stormed a kidnappers’ hideout and freed the victims. The rescue highlights the military’s wider counter-terror efforts, which also claimed 15 insurgents’ lives and led to several arrests...

NNPCL: International Syndicates Behind Oil Theft in Nigeria

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has warned that crude oil theft in Nigeria is being driven by sophisticated international syndicates. Group CEO Mele Kyari’s successor, Bashir Ojulari, revealed that intensified collaboration between security and intelligence agencies has restored confidence in pipelines and crippled organised theft networks....

ASUU Rejects Tertiary Loan Scheme – NANS Threatens Shutdown

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Federal Government’s new Tertiary Institution Loan Scheme, describing it as a “poison chalice.” Students, under the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), have warned they will shut down critical national assets if ASUU’s demands remain unmet, escalating pressure on the government....

Atiku Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared he will run in the 2027 presidential election. He says Nigeria must be “rescued from the intensive care unit” and promises decisive leadership. His announcement sharpens divisions within the opposition coalition and sets up a clash with southern heavyweights already preparing for the race....

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