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Super Eagles line up Poland and Portugal friendlies as Chelle’s next test takes shape

Noble Onyeagoro
The Super Eagles will face Poland and Portugal in June friendlies after the NFF confirmed a two-match test window that follows Nigeria’s Unity Cup title defence in May. For Eric Chelle, the value is not just the fixtures themselves, but what they reveal about his team against stronger World Cup-bound opposition....

Bala Mohammed PDP exit signals shake opposition as ADC realignment gains momentum

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The Bala Mohammed PDP exit signals are intensifying Nigeria’s opposition crisis, as the Bauchi State governor hints at a possible move to the African Democratic Congress. The development follows growing tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party and comes amid wider realignment moves ahead of the 2027 elections, raising fresh questions about opposition unity and electoral strategy....

ADC alleges plot to pressure INEC after Kwankwaso joins party amid 2027 election build-up

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ADC alleges plot to pressure INEC following the reported political entry of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso into its ranks, triggering fresh tensions within Nigeria’s opposition bloc. The party claims attempts are underway to influence electoral processes, while analysts see the development as a deeper struggle over opposition control and 2027 positioning....

House defections spark 2027 political realignment as parties reposition for power battle

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House defections 2027 realignment is gaining momentum as lawmakers switch political camps ahead of Nigeria’s next electoral cycle. The shifting alliances signal early positioning for 2027, raising questions about party stability, ideological loyalty, and the balance of power in the National Assembly. Analysts say the movement could reshape the political map long before voters head to the polls....

Senate passes revised 2026 budget at ₦68.323tn as fast-track approval sparks scrutiny over deficits and oversight

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Nigeria’s Senate passes revised 2026 budget at ₦68.323tn after President Bola Tinubu’s request, but the speed of approval has triggered sharp scrutiny. Opposition figures, civil society groups, and economists are questioning oversight depth, revenue assumptions, and execution credibility. The focus has shifted from the size of the budget to the risks embedded within it....

Pressure Mounts on Defence Minister as Plateau Killings Security Debate Intensifies

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The Plateau killings security debate has intensified nationwide as pressure mounts on Nigeria’s Defence Minister following fresh violence. Senate intervention and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s direct challenge have shifted the narrative toward accountability, with officials, lawmakers, and the military offering competing responses on responsibility and the effectiveness of Nigeria’s security strategy....

Plateau Killings and Security Failures Dominate Debate as Senate Moves for Overhaul

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Plateau killings security failures have triggered a national outcry as lawmakers, political actors, and citizens demand urgent reforms. The Senate has ordered new security measures, while Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan challenged Defence Minister Christopher Musa to deliver results or resign. President Bola Tinubu has also directed agencies to act more decisively amid rising insecurity....

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