18.06.2026

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Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Receives Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle for Sports Development Talks

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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal Dare met with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle on January 28, 2026, to discuss strategies for enhancing sports development in the state. The focus was on promoting youth participation in sports, with plans for a revamped sports complex and stadium nearing completion to serve as a hub for community and grassroots athletics....

“Nigeria Still Runs in Darkness”: Obi Faults Tinubu Over Power Crisis

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Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s persistent electricity crisis, arguing that recent government interventions fall short of campaign promises. The remarks have reignited debate over power sector reforms, political accountability, and the gap between policy announcements and everyday realities....

Senate Moves Toward Realtime Electronic Transmission of Election Results

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Nigeria’s Senate is weighing far-reaching amendments to the Electoral Act that would mandate realtime electronic transmission of election results from polling units. Lawmakers say the proposal, alongside stiffer penalties for vote trading, could reshape the credibility of future elections if passed....

US Airstrikes in Sokoto Spark Senate Pushback as Akpabio Orders Closed-Door Briefing

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Nigeria’s Senate has moved to interrogate the circumstances surrounding US airstrikes conducted in Sokoto State, following complaints of inadequate legislative oversight. Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirmed that lawmakers will be briefed in a closed session, framing the issue as a constitutional balance between executive authority, sovereignty, and parliamentary accountability....

Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu: Interim Military Report Names Army Colonel as Coordinator

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An interim military investigation has identified a serving Army Colonel as the alleged coordinator of a multi-service plot to overthrow Nigeria’s civilian government. Investigators say the operation progressed beyond dissent into early operational planning, prompting arrests across the armed forces and triggering formal military judicial processes amid heightened concerns over national stability....

Zamfara APC Denies Bello Turji Membership, Calls Card ‘Fake’

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The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has denied claims that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji is a registered member of the party, describing a circulating APC membership card bearing his name as fake. Party officials say the allegation is a deliberate attempt to politicise insecurity and damage public trust amid ongoing counter-banditry operations....

ADC Says Nigerians Ready for 2027, Warns Opposition Still Disunited

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The African Democratic Congress says Nigerians are politically ready for the 2027 general election but warns that opposition parties remain fragmented and unprepared to challenge the ruling APC. Party leaders argue that public discontent is rising faster than opposition coordination, raising questions about whether voter readiness alone can translate into meaningful political change....

Fayose Attacks Makinde Over Claim That Tinubu Rejected PDP Support

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Former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose has launched a sharp attack on Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over claims that President Bola Tinubu rejected PDP support during the 2023 election. Fayose accused Makinde of political revisionism, reopening deep divisions within the PDP and exposing unresolved tensions over cross-party alignments and post-election narratives....

FCT Strike Fallout: Wike Confirms ₦12bn Salary Approval as NLC Warns Against ‘Scapegoating’

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The fallout from the suspended FCT workers’ strike deepened on Tuesday after FCT Minister Nyesom Wike confirmed a ₦12bn salary approval, while the Nigeria Labour Congress warned against scapegoating officials. Labour leaders insisted the dispute stemmed from delayed implementation, as court-ordered mediation moves the parties back to negotiations....

Court Orders FCT Workers to Suspend Strike

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The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has ordered FCT workers to suspend their ongoing strike following an interlocutory injunction sought by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration. The court ruled that once a trade dispute is before it, industrial action must cease pending determination, paving the way for mediation....

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