03.10.2026

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Senate Sets Up Committee to Harmonise Electoral Act Amendments

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Nigeria’s Senate has constituted a seven-member ad hoc committee to harmonise lawmakers’ inputs on proposed Electoral Act amendments. The panel, announced after a closed-door session, is expected to distil senators’ positions and submit a consolidated report within three days as the upper chamber intensifies scrutiny of reforms ahead of future elections....

₦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....

Elena Rybakina Cruises to Australian Open Final After Straight-Sets Win Over Jessica Pegula

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Elena Rybakina, the fifth seed, defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-6 (7) in the Australian Open 2025 semifinal to reach her second Grand Slam final. Rybakina’s ruthless performance secured her spot in the final, where she will face Aryna Sabalenka in a rematch of last year's final, where Rybakina was heartbroken by Sabalenka's comeback....

Nigeria’s Golden Arrows Secure Victory Over Guinea to Keep 2027 World Championship Dreams Alive

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Nigeria’s Golden Arrows handball team fought through adversity to secure a crucial 30–28 win over Guinea in the 2027 IHF Men’s World Championship playoff at the Africa Men’s Handball Championship in Kigali, Rwanda. Despite being reduced to six players after a red card, Nigeria showed remarkable resilience to maintain their hopes of qualifying for the World Championship....

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....

Samuel Chukwueze Mourns the Loss of His Mother, Sarah Chukwueze

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Samuel Chukwueze, the Super Eagles winger currently on loan at Fulham, is grieving the loss of his mother, Sarah Chukwueze. While the AC Milan star has not publicly confirmed the news, his brother, David Chukwueze, shared emotional tributes on social media, mourning the family's loss and expressing shock and deep sorrow....

UK Prosecutors Say Diezani Spent £2m at Harrods as Trial Continues

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UK prosecutors have told a London court that former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison‑Madueke spent about £2m at luxury retailer Harrods, as proceedings in her corruption trial continued. The allegation forms part of a wider case examining the movement and use of funds prosecutors say were illicitly obtained....

“Nigeria Still Runs in Darkness”: Obi Faults Tinubu Over Power Crisis

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Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s persistent electricity crisis, arguing that recent government interventions fall short of campaign promises. The remarks have reignited debate over power sector reforms, political accountability, and the gap between policy announcements and everyday realities....

FCTA Strike: Unions Appeal Court Order as Wike Warns Workers

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Labour unions representing Federal Capital Territory Administration workers have filed an appeal against a court order directing an end to their ongoing strike, as FCT Minister Nyesom Wike warned that disciplinary measures would follow continued industrial action. The dispute places the rule of law, workers’ rights and public service continuity on a collision course....

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