30.04.2026

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Peter Obi Signals 2027 Interest While Backing ADC Candidate

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Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has indicated renewed interest in national leadership discussions while publicly backing a candidate of the African Democratic Congress. The move adds a fresh layer to Nigeria’s evolving opposition politics, raising questions about alliances, timing, and how early signals shape the road to 2027....

Osun LG Funds Row: Oyetola Aide Dismisses Assembly Allegations

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A political dispute has erupted in Osun State after an aide to former governor Rauf Aregbesola’s successor dismissed allegations by the state assembly that local government funds were diverted. The exchange reopens scrutiny of fiscal accountability, inter-party rivalry, and how allegations are contested when court rulings and political narratives collide in subnational governance....

Court Restrains NLC, TUC From FCT Strike and Protest

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A Nigerian court has barred the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress from proceeding with a planned strike and protest in the Federal Capital Territory, shifting a labour dispute into the judicial arena. The order raises fresh questions about the balance between workers’ rights, public order, and how far courts can go in shaping industrial action during periods of civic tension....

Onitsha Main Market Reopens as Soludo Defies Sit-at-Home Order

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Onitsha Main Market reopened on Monday under heavy security as Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo moved to enforce economic activity despite a sit-at-home order. The decision pits state authority against disruption fears, reopening debate about governance, security enforcement, and how long traders can absorb economic paralysis in Nigeria’s major commercial hubs....

Health Minister: Prayers Won’t Fix Nigeria’s Healthcare System

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Nigeria’s Health Minister has warned that faith alone cannot resolve the country’s deep healthcare challenges, arguing that structural reforms, sustained funding, and accountability are required to reverse decades of underinvestment. The remarks reopen debate on how Nigeria balances belief, policy, and evidence-based planning as pressure mounts on hospitals, health workers, and patients nationwide....

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