January 26, 2026

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Wike vs Fubara: ‘No Second Term’ Threat Raises Stakes in Rivers 2027 Power Battle

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Rivers State’s fragile political truce is under fresh strain after FCT Minister Nyesom Wike openly declared that his political career would end if Governor Siminalayi Fubara secures a second term. The statement has reignited fears of a renewed power struggle ahead of the 2027 elections....

Niger State Attack: Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs to Hunt Killers After 42 Villagers Slain

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At least 42 people, including children, have been killed in coordinated attacks on communities in Niger State’s Agwara and Borgu local government areas. As outrage spreads nationwide, President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to track down the perpetrators and rescue abducted victims, amid mounting criticism over Nigeria’s deepening security crisis....

Police Suspend Tinted Glass Enforcement After Court Order, Nigerians Demand Clear Rules

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The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the enforcement of tinted glass regulations nationwide following a court order, easing a long-running source of harassment complaints. While motorists welcome the pause, legal experts warn the underlying law remains unsettled, raising questions about when enforcement may resume—and under what rules....

Tax Reform Chaos: 48 Hours In, Nigeria Enforces a New Regime Amid Law, Trust and Legitimacy Crisis

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Barely 48 hours into Nigeria’s new tax regime, controversy has shifted from policy to legitimacy. Allegations that the gazetted tax laws differ from what lawmakers passed have triggered confusion among businesses and citizens, even as President Bola Tinubu insists enforcement must continue. Critics warn Nigeria may already be collecting taxes under a law whose credibility is in dispute....

Forgiveness or Strategy? Akpabio Drops Lawsuits After Church Sermon, Critics See a Calculated Reset

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s decision to withdraw all defamation suits after a New Year church sermon has been framed as forgiveness. Critics, however, see a subtler calculation: a strategic retreat that ends scrutiny, reshapes optics, and resets power without judicial accountability....

Rivers on the Brink: Tinubu Shadow Deal Claims, Wike’s 2027 Gambit, and the Battle for a State’s Mandate

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Rivers State is now fighting over who owns its mandate. A PDP faction alleges a Tinubu-brokered peace deal was breached as Nyesom Wike openly mobilises Rivers for 2027. With institutions at war and loyalties shifting, the crisis has moved from local drama to a national power contest with consequences far beyond Port Harcourt....

Presidency Fires Back: Onanuga Slams Obi as ‘Abysmal Failure’ After ADC Defection

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The Presidency has launched a blistering response to Peter Obi’s defection to the ADC, with presidential aide Bayo Onanuga accusing the former Anambra governor of failure, bitterness and lacking the pedigree to lead Nigeria....

Pat Utomi Draws Red Line: ‘The Day Peter Obi Becomes Someone’s VP, I Walk Away’

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Renowned political economist Pat Utomi has issued his strongest warning yet over the future of Peter Obi, declaring he would immediately withdraw support if the former Anambra governor accepts a vice-presidential slot ahead of the 2027 elections....

ALGERIA HANDED BRUTAL GROUP AS THEY FACE ARGENTINA, AUSTRIA & JORDAN

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Algeria face a daunting task at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being placed in Group H alongside reigning champions Argentina, European contenders Austria and regional underdogs Jordan. The Desert Foxes, returning to the global stage with renewed ambition, must navigate one of the tournament’s toughest groups as they chase a first knockout appearance since 2014....

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