30.07.2026

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NPFL Updates: Lekan Salami Stadium Ban Lifted, Kabeer Amah Set for Sweden Move, Kun Khalifat Appoint New Manager

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The NPFL has lifted the ban on Lekan Salami Stadium, giving Shooting Stars a boost ahead of their next home game. Meanwhile, Kabeer Amah is set for a transfer to Sweden, and Kun Khalifat FC appoints Ekpemandu Christopher Chijioke as their new manager as they fight to avoid relegation....

FCC–Nigeria Revenue Service Collaboration Signals Governance Reform Alignment

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The FCC Nigeria Revenue Service collaboration has been positioned as part of broader institutional reforms aimed at strengthening transparency and constitutional compliance across federal agencies. During a high-level meeting in Abuja, leaders of both bodies emphasized regulatory alignment, data governance coordination, and the role of inter-agency cooperation in reinforcing national cohesion and macroeconomic stability....

ADC “Won by 3PM” Claim: Ogigi Rejects AMAC Election Result

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The ADC “won by 3PM” claim has intensified debate over the Abuja Municipal Area Council election after candidate Dr Moses Paul Ogigi rejected the official result. Ogigi alleged irregularities, curfew imposition, vote buying and result manipulation, insisting he was leading before what he described as “magic” altered the outcome...

Favour Ashe’s Allegiance Switch to Qatar Denied by World Athletics

Noble Onyeagoro
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Rumors of Nigerian sprinter Favour Ashe switching allegiance to Qatar have been dismissed by World Athletics, who confirmed no formal application has been received. Despite speculation following Ashe’s comments about Qatar’s training setup, the 23-year-old remains eligible for Nigeria, though a potential waiting period could impact his 2028 Olympic eligibility....

INEC FCT Voter Migration Clarification: No New Relocations in 2026, Says Commission

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The INEC FCT voter migration clarification has addressed claims that voters were moved to new polling units ahead of the recent area council elections. The commission insists no fresh migration occurred in 2026, explaining that polling unit redistributions referenced in public debate were carried out in 2022 as part of a nationwide decongestion exercise....

Peter Obi, Oyegun Escape Gunfire as Hoodlums Attack ADC Event in Benin City

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A reported Peter Obi convoy attack in Benin City, Edo State, has triggered fresh concerns about political safety after gunmen allegedly opened fire near a gathering involving opposition figures. Obi and other leaders escaped unharmed, but the incident has intensified scrutiny over security arrangements around political events ahead of future elections....

El-Rufai Detention Due Process: Atiku Demands Clarity Over Health, Bail, 48-Hour Limit

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Concerns over El-Rufai detention due process intensified Tuesday as former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar demanded immediate clarification on the former Kaduna governor’s whereabouts, health condition, and access to legal counsel. Allegations of a nosebleed in custody, claims that the constitutional 48-hour limit was breached, and reports of ignored bail requests have escalated public scrutiny...

IGP Retirement Tension: Why Tunji Disu’s Clock Is Already Ticking

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The IGP retirement tension has moved to the centre of Nigeria’s policing debate after Tunji Disu’s appointment as Acting Inspector-General of Police. With statutory retirement rules looming in April 2026, the leadership transition now carries structural implications for command continuity, senior officer exits, and institutional stability inside the Nigeria Police Force....

President Accepts IGP Resignation, Appoints Tunji Disu Acting Police Chief

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Nigeria’s policing leadership entered a new phase on Tuesday after President Bola Tinubu accepted the IGP resignation and Tunji Disu appointment as Acting Inspector-General of Police. The transition ends months of tenure controversy surrounding Kayode Egbetokun and opens a delicate period of institutional recalibration within the Nigeria Police Force....

NBBF Board Declares Tenure Expired, Calls for Immediate Elective Congress

Noble Onyeagoro
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Seven members of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) board have addressed a press conference calling for an immediate new congress, stating that the board’s tenure expired on January 31, 2026. The group raised concerns about governance issues and alleged irregularities, also revealing that a petition has been submitted to FIBA for further intervention....

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