January 26, 2026

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Rivers Crisis: APC Leaders Call on National Assembly to Assume State Assembly Functions

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Leaders of Nigeria’s ruling party have urged the National Assembly to consider assuming the legislative functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly, citing an escalating political crisis in the state. The call follows stalled impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and a refusal by the state’s chief judge to constitute an investigative panel amid subsisting court orders....

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Dumps NNPP Amid Prolonged Party Crisis

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Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, citing persistent internal crises and leadership disputes. The decision, formally communicated to party officials, marks a significant political shift in Kano and could trigger wider realignments ahead of future elections, as key lawmakers and local government leaders are also reported to be exiting the party structure....

Supreme Court Ends Kudirat Abiola Murder Case as Lagos Abandons Appeal

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Nigeria’s apex court has formally closed the long-running Kudirat Abiola murder case, ruling that Lagos State abandoned its appeal by failing to act for nine years. The decision ends all legal efforts to revive the prosecution of former military officer Hamza Al-Mustapha, bringing final judicial closure to one of Nigeria’s most politically significant criminal cases nearly three decades after the assassination....

Makoko Demolitions: Lagos Government Defends Clearance as CAPPA Reports 10,000+ Displaced

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Fresh demolitions in Makoko have reignited debate over urban safety and social justice in Lagos after civil society groups reported that more than 10,000 residents were displaced. While the Lagos State Government insists the exercise was necessary to protect lives under high-tension power lines, rights advocates argue that the operation lacked adequate safeguards and humane resettlement plans....

Kaduna Church Abduction: Police Confirm Attack After Initial Denials, Deploy Tactical Units

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Confusion surrounded reports of a mass abduction at two churches in Kaduna State after authorities initially dismissed the claims, only for police to later confirm the incident. The reversal has triggered a full-scale security response in Kajuru Local Government Area, where tactical units are now conducting coordinated rescue operations amid mounting public anxiety....

Nigeria vs Algeria: No Revenge, Just Results — Simon Sets Tone for AFCON Quarter-Final

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Moses Simon insists Nigeria are focused on winning, not revenge, as the Super Eagles face Algeria in a high-stakes AFCON quarter-final. With both teams unbeaten, Nigeria’s attacking firepower meets Algeria’s defensive resilience in a clash set to define the tournament’s direction....

Niger State Attack: Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs to Hunt Killers After 42 Villagers Slain

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At least 42 people, including children, have been killed in coordinated attacks on communities in Niger State’s Agwara and Borgu local government areas. As outrage spreads nationwide, President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to track down the perpetrators and rescue abducted victims, amid mounting criticism over Nigeria’s deepening security crisis....

Ivory Coast Draw Germany, Ecuador and Curaçao in 2026 World Cup Group E Battle

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African champions Ivory Coast have been placed in a challenging 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E alongside European giants Germany, South American contenders Ecuador and tournament debutants Curaçao. The Elephants, who lifted the AFCON title in 2024, are seeking their first-ever appearance in the knockout stages as they return to the global stage with renewed confidence....

“Complete Nonsense” Ibenge Dismisses Chelle Voodoo Claims in DR.Congo vs Nigeria

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Former DR Congo coach Florent Ibenge has dismissed claims that the Leopards used voodoo during their dramatic World Cup playoff win over Nigeria. Reacting to remarks by Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, Ibenge said the allegation is “complete nonsense” and rooted in folklore, insisting he never witnessed any spiritual interference during his seven-year spell in Congolese football....

Mr P Says He Fears Poverty, Not Death, Recalling Childhood Hardship and Family Struggles

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Singer Peter “Mr P” Okoye says poverty remains the only thing he fears, revealing that his childhood experiences of homelessness and hardship still shape his mindset today. In a candid interview, the music star recounted how his family of ten lived in a one-room apartment that was demolished while they were still inside, a memory he says he can never forget....

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