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Atiku Meets Kwankwaso in Kano, Calls for Unity in ADC Ahead of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Atiku Abubakar visited Rabiu Kwankwaso in Kano, calling for unity within the ADC to restore governance, development and security in Nigeria. Kwankwaso welcomed the visit, confirmed his commitment to the party, and pledged to work with leaders nationwide to strengthen its electoral...

April 2, 2026

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Bandits Kill Two, Abduct 11 Residents in Sokoto Village Night Raid

KEY POINTS Suspected bandits attacked Malamawar Yari village in Sokoto, killing two residents and abducting 11 others including women and a child. Two victims sustained gunshot injuries and are receiving treatment, while residents blamed recurring attacks on inadequate security presence. Police confirmed the incident...

April 2, 2026

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Labour Party Declares Full Support for Peter Obi in Coalition Talks

Labour Party confirms Peter Obi coalition support, dismisses Abure’s opposition as illegitimate and contrary to party principles.

May 27, 2025

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PDP Leaders Hold Emergency Meeting Over Wike, Party Crisis

PDP internal crisis deepens as leaders meet over Wike’s withdrawal and secretariat closure in Abuja.

May 27, 2025

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Peter Obi: Nigeria a Difficult Country for Good People to Govern

Peter Obi highlighted how leadership in Nigeria is not easy and praised Governor Otti’s efforts during a service held in Abia.

May 26, 2025

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Jigawa Delegates Disrupt Atiku, Obi Political Coalition Meeting

Tensions erupted at a political coalition meeting in Abuja as Jigawa delegates disrupted proceedings over imposed representation.

May 26, 2025

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Wike Breaks Ranks With PDP Over Broken Party Agreements

Wike pulls out of all PDP agreements, blames key leaders for party instability.

May 26, 2025

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When Nollywood Meets Politics: How Celebrities Are Shaping Nigeria’s Electoral Landscape

KEY POINTS Nigerian celebrities from Nollywood and the music industry are increasingly influencing political...

May 23, 2025

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Ribadu Outlines Security Gains Under Tinubu Administration

Nuhu Ribadu has remarked that Nigeria’s security situation has improved a lot since President Tinubu came into office, with over 13,000 terrorist members dealt with by authorities.

May 23, 2025

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INEC Adopts AI to Strengthen Election Planning and Voter Services

A new AI Division within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was introduced recently to help improve election planning, logistics and credibility, a big sign of modernizing Nigeria’s election processes.

May 23, 2025

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Gov. Eno Tells Appointees: Join APC or Step Down

Gov Eno defects to APC, urges appointees to follow or resign amid political shift in Akwa Ibom.

May 23, 2025

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7 Common Health Issues in Nigeria and How to Prevent Them

Explore seven common health issues in Nigeria and ways to prevent them for better health

May 22, 2025

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Oyo Assembly Approves Rotation of Monarchs’ Chairmanship

The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed a debated bill establishing rotational control of the Council of Obas among three chief traditional rulers.

May 21, 2025

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Osun senators under PDP have endorsed Tinubu for 2027

All the PDP Senators from Osun have backed President Tinubu for 2027, saying how much they appreciate his strong leadership and the reforms he has brought about.

May 21, 2025