11.05.2026

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Falconets Ready to Finish the Job in Malawi After First Leg Win Over U-20 Women’s Team

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Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national football team, the Falconets, are focused on securing their spot in the next round of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualification as they travel to Malawi with a 2-0 first-leg advantage....

PDP Crisis Deepens as Bala Mohammed Dumps Party, Makinde Signals Exit Amid Convention Dispute

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PDP crisis defections Nigeria has escalated after Bala Mohammed announced his exit from the party while Seyi Makinde signalled a possible departure amid an intensifying convention dispute. The developments, linked to leadership conflicts and legal uncertainty over party structure, have exposed deep fractures within the opposition and raised fresh concerns about its electoral strength....

Kwankwaso Denies Alliance With Peter Obi but Confirms Consultations as Opposition Realignment Crisis Deepens

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Nigeria opposition realignment crisis has escalated after Rabiu Kwankwaso denied forming an alliance with Peter Obi while confirming ongoing consultations among political actors. The development comes amid instability within opposition platforms and legal uncertainties affecting party structures, raising fresh concerns over whether a unified front can emerge ahead of the next electoral cycle....

Global Press Freedom Crisis Deepens as UN Warns Journalists Now ‘Targets, Not Observers’

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The global press freedom crisis has entered a dangerous new phase, with the United Nations warning that journalists are increasingly being targeted in conflict zones and political crackdowns. From Gaza to authoritarian states, arrests, killings, and intimidation are rising sharply, raising fears that the ability to report truth is being systematically eroded worldwide....

Tinubu Says ‘Enemies’ Exploiting Insecurity to Undermine Government

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Tinubu insecurity enemies claim has intensified Nigeria’s political debate as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said adversaries are exploiting insecurity to weaken his administration. The remarks come amid rising safety concerns, introducing a sharper contest over responsibility, perception and control of the national security narrative....

Police Order Dismissal, Prosecution After Handcuffed Man Is Shot Dead in Delta

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Police extrajudicial killing Delta has triggered outrage after a handcuffed man was shot dead by officers in Effurun. The Nigeria Police Force has ordered dismissal and prosecution of those involved, while Governor Sheriff Oborevwori condemned the act as unlawful, placing the case at the centre of a national accountability test....

NASU, SSANU Strike Shuts Down University Operations Nationwide

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NASU SSANU strike has disrupted universities nationwide, halting administrative services and escalating labour pressure on the federal government. The industrial action by the Non-Academic Staff Union and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities reflects unresolved disputes over wages, arrears and working conditions, raising concerns about prolonged academic disruption and the broader strain on Nigeria’s education system....

Supreme Court Voids Appeal Ruling, Resets ADC Leadership Case to Trial Court

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ADC leadership case Supreme Court ruling has reset a major political dispute after the apex court voided a Court of Appeal decision and returned the matter to the trial court. The judgment clarifies jurisdictional limits within Nigeria’s judiciary while prolonging uncertainty around leadership claims and reinforcing the centrality of legal process in resolving party conflicts....

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....

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