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APC 2027: Adelabu’s Governorship Ambition Faces Political Uncertainty in Oyo

By Elizabeth Ugbo Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, is facing growing political uncertainty within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State. This follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive asking…

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Families of Detained Military Officers Protest at National Assembly Over Alleged Coup Plot Trial Delay

By Elizabeth Ugbo Scores of wives and children of detained military officers protested at the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Wednesday. They demanded either immediate release or prompt court…

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Fake Soldier, Five Hoodlums Nabbed as Police Quell Jos Tension

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigeria Police Force in Plateau State has arrested a suspected fake soldier and five others over unrest in Jos. The arrests happened on Wednesday in areas…

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Emir of Katsina Endorses Dikko Umar Radda Ahead of 2023 Governorship Election

By Elizabeth Ugbo Ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 general election, the Emir of Katsina, Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, has openly declared support for APC governorship candidate Dikko Umar Radda during a campaign…

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Emir of Katsina Approves Turbanning of Three Prominent Sons

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, has approved the turbanning of three distinguished individuals on May 2, 2026, at the Emir’s Palace in Katsina. The…

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Dangote Refinery Boosts Nigeria’s Energy Security Amid Global Crisis

By Elizabeth Ugbo In Nigeria, the Dangote Refinery, owned by Aliko Dangote, has transformed the nation’s fuel supply since October 2024. The refinery began producing petrol (PMS) to ensure steady…

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Iran Threatens US Tech Giants Over Alleged Assassination Links

By Elizabeth Ugbo Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issued a fresh warning on Tuesday, April 1, 2026, in Tehran, saying they will target major US tech companies if Iranian leaders are assassinated…

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27 Lawmakers Defect in Major House of Representatives Shake-Up Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo A total of 27 lawmakers defected in the House of Representatives on Tuesday in Abuja, as political realignments intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defections,…

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Nigeria Tracks 840,000 Visa Overstayers as UK Migration Pact Takes Effect

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria has identified over 848,000 visa overstayers, the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced on Tuesday during a television interview. The revelation highlights a growing migration challenge…

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Bala Mohammed Signals Possible PDP Exit Amid Crisis

By Elizabeth Ugbo Governor Bala Mohammed on Tuesday in Bauchi revealed a possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing unresolved internal crises,…

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