29.07.2026

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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....

NCC Orders Telcos to Compensate Subscribers for Poor Network Service

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The NCC has directed mobile network operators to compensate subscribers in areas where service quality falls below required standards. The regulator said affected users will receive airtime credits tied to spending patterns, while tower firms are also being ordered to reinvest fines into measurable infrastructure upgrades....

Tinubu Reforms Trigger Public Backlash as Nigerians Debate Economic Hardship and Policy Direction

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Tinubu reforms backlash is intensifying as Nigerians react to rising living costs, fuel prices, and electricity tariffs linked to recent policy changes. While the government defends the reforms as necessary for long-term stability, public sentiment reflects growing frustration, with citizens and analysts debating whether the economic pain is a temporary sacrifice or a sign of deeper structural strain....

PDP Convention Opens Amid Crisis as Party Faces Internal Divisions Ahead of 2027

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The PDP convention crisis has taken centre stage as the Peoples Democratic Party convenes amid deep internal divisions and factional tensions. With key stakeholders split over leadership direction and strategic alliances, the gathering is seen as a critical test of unity ahead of the 2027 elections, where opposition strength may depend on resolving lingering structural conflicts....

Bola Ahmed Tinubu Defends Reforms, Rejects One-Party State Claims

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended his administration’s economic reforms while rejecting claims that Nigeria is drifting toward a one-party state. Responding to growing opposition criticism, the president insisted that policy decisions are driven by national interest rather than political consolidation, as analysts warn that shifting alliances and weakening opposition structures could reshape Nigeria’s democratic balance ahead of 2027....

Maduka Okoye out of Jordan friendly as Chelle faces goalkeeper call

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Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will miss Nigeria’s friendly against Jordan after suffering a thigh knock in training, leaving head coach Éric Chelle to decide between Francis Uzoho and Adebayo Adeleye for the starting role. Nigeria are also without Semi Ajayi, while Bruno Onyemaechi has left camp for personal reasons....

Moses Itauma knockout of Jermaine Franklin ignites world title talk

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Moses Itauma’s fifth-round stoppage of Jermaine Franklin in Manchester has pushed the 21-year-old deeper into the world-title conversation after he became the first fighter to stop the durable American. Sky Sports reported that the win moved Itauma to 14-0 with 12 stoppages and strengthened calls for a shot at major honours....

NPFL suspend Kennedy Boboye for 17 matches, sanction Bendel Insurance after Plateau United draw

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The NPFL have suspended Bendel Insurance head coach Kennedy Boboye for 17 matches and fined him ₦2 million after the club’s chaotic 2-2 draw with Plateau United. Bendel Insurance were also hit with multiple sanctions, including fines and three home games behind closed doors....

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