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US Airstrikes in Sokoto Spark Senate Pushback as Akpabio Orders Closed-Door Briefing

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Nigeria’s Senate has moved to interrogate the circumstances surrounding US airstrikes conducted in Sokoto State, following complaints of inadequate legislative oversight. Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirmed that lawmakers will be briefed in a closed session, framing the issue as a constitutional balance between executive authority, sovereignty, and parliamentary accountability....

Army Major Killed as ISWAP Ambushes Military Patrol in Borno

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A Nigerian Army Major has been killed following an ambush by Islamic State West Africa Province fighters on a military patrol in Borno State, security sources confirmed on Friday. The attack, which targeted troops operating in the Lake Chad axis, underscores persistent insurgent pressure in the North-East despite sustained counter-terrorism operations....

Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu: Interim Military Report Names Army Colonel as Coordinator

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An interim military investigation has identified a serving Army Colonel as the alleged coordinator of a multi-service plot to overthrow Nigeria’s civilian government. Investigators say the operation progressed beyond dissent into early operational planning, prompting arrests across the armed forces and triggering formal military judicial processes amid heightened concerns over national stability....

UEFA Champions League Playoff Picture: Real Madrid, PSG, and Juventus Set for Playoffs, Arsenal’s Perfect Record Secures Top Spot

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Top European clubs like Real Madrid, PSG, and Juventus are set for challenging playoffs to secure spots in the UEFA Champions League round of 16. With dramatic results on the final day of the league phase, these teams must battle through the playoffs, while Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and others advance automatically with perfect or near-perfect performances....

Ifeanyi Ekwueme Steps Down as Enyimba FC Sporting Director, Focuses on Personal Ventures

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Ifeanyi Ekwueme, former Super Eagles winger, has stepped down as the Sporting Director of Enyimba FC. Citing the need to focus on his personal business ventures, Ekwueme expressed his love for the club but acknowledged the need for a new direction at this stage of his life....

Zamfara APC Denies Bello Turji Membership, Calls Card ‘Fake’

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The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has denied claims that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji is a registered member of the party, describing a circulating APC membership card bearing his name as fake. Party officials say the allegation is a deliberate attempt to politicise insecurity and damage public trust amid ongoing counter-banditry operations....

ADC Says Nigerians Ready for 2027, Warns Opposition Still Disunited

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The African Democratic Congress says Nigerians are politically ready for the 2027 general election but warns that opposition parties remain fragmented and unprepared to challenge the ruling APC. Party leaders argue that public discontent is rising faster than opposition coordination, raising questions about whether voter readiness alone can translate into meaningful political change....

Fayose Attacks Makinde Over Claim That Tinubu Rejected PDP Support

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Former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose has launched a sharp attack on Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over claims that President Bola Tinubu rejected PDP support during the 2023 election. Fayose accused Makinde of political revisionism, reopening deep divisions within the PDP and exposing unresolved tensions over cross-party alignments and post-election narratives....

Diezani Alison-Madueke Faces UK Trial Over Alleged Luxury Bribes

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Former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke is at the centre of a UK corruption trial alleging she accepted luxury bribes, including high-value properties and designer goods, in exchange for oil contracts. Prosecutors say the case exposes how global financial systems were used to move illicit wealth, reviving scrutiny of Nigeria’s oil-era corruption and cross-border accountability....

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