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target=_blank>The IPOB Question That Will Not Go Away: Why Peter Obi’s Unretracted Defence of a Proscribed Terrorist Organisation Remains His Most Dangerous Liability in the 2027 Northern Campaign
In Nigerian politics, the most dangerous statements a presidential candidate can make are not the ones that generate immediate controversy, attract swift condemnation, and are quickly walked back through press releases and media appearances. Those statements are managed, contextualised, and eventually absorbed into the permanent background noise of the political cycle. The most dangerous statements
target=_blank>Tinubu appoints Zainab Marwa into NDDC Board
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the nomination of Dr. Zainab Marwa to the Senate for confirmation as a member of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), representing the North East zone. In a letter read at the plenary by the Senate President, President Tinubu stated that the nomination complies with
target=_blank>Minority leadership tussle rocks Reps as Agbese, Ugochinyere clash over endorsement list
The House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session on Thursday following a dispute over the endorsement of Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere as Minority Leader by opposition lawmakers. The controversy stemmed from a document circulating among lawmakers indicating that 61 of the 81 opposition members in the House had endorsed the Imo lawmaker to replace
target=_blank>Aso Rock beefs up security as protesters hit streets of Abuja
Security was significantly reinforced around the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday following plans by human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, to lead a protest demanding the rescue of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo and Borno states. A large contingent of security personnel, including officers of the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army,
target=_blank>Chibok, Dapchi, now Oriire: Is this season 3 of pre‑election abductions
On Friday, 15 May 2026, Nigeria witnessed something unprecedented: coordinated school abductions carried out simultaneously in the Southwest and the Northeast. It was a dark day that reopened old wounds and stirred new fears, as non‑state actors executed highly organised operations with alarming precision. In Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, armed terrorists stormed
target=_blank>2027: Voting for Peter Obi is a vote for Tinubu – Kenneth Okonkwo
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has said that supporting Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election would ultimately boost the re-election chances of President Bola Tinubu. Okonkwo made the remarks during an interview with Symfoni TV, where he stressed the need for opposition parties to unite behind a common platform
target=_blank>MacArthur Foundation, Dataphyte, UNILAG Rally Stakeholders on Inclusive AI Development in Nigeria
The MacArthur Foundation, in partnership with Dataphyte Foundation and the University of Lagos, has convened a stakeholder dialogue aimed at promoting inclusive, safe and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) development in Nigeria. The one-day event, held at the University of Lagos on May 25, brought together policymakers, researchers, technologists, academics, civil society actors and media practitioners
target=_blank>How plot to bomb Ondo govt house was foiled — Aiyedatiwa
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has revealed how security operatives foiled an alleged plot by a group of youths to bomb the Ondo State Government House after uncovering the plan through intelligence gathering. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the governor described the operation as one of several security successes recorded in
target=_blank>One-Third of Nigerian Pilgrims Sought Medical Care During Hajj — NAHCON
By Habeebat Ajayi from Makkah The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has disclosed that no fewer than 15,083 Nigerian pilgrims received medical attention during the ongoing 2026 Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia, representing nearly one-third of the country’s total pilgrims population. The figure was revealed during the Post-Arafat stakeholders’ meeting in Makkah, where officials
target=_blank>Hajj: 1,546 pilgrims arrive home as return flight begins
By Habeebat Ajayi from Mecca The return phase of the 2026 Hajj exercise has commenced with 1,546 Nigerian pilgrims successfully airlifted from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia back to Nigeria by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The inbound operation, which began on June 3, marks the start of the pilgrims’ journey home following
target=_blank>Troops rescue kidnapped victims in Borno, arrest Boko Haram collaborators
The Headquarters, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI , OPHK, under Operation DESERT SANITY V/SIEGE OPERATIONS, has rescued kidnapped victims by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during an attack on Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation
Troops rescue kidnapped victims in Borno, arrest Boko Haram collaborators
target=_blank>EPL: Omar Berrada rates Man Utd’s chances of winning title in next two seasons
Manchester United’s CEO, Omar Berrada, has rated the club’s chances of winning the Premier League title in the next two seasons. Man United finished behind Arsenal and Manchester City in the Premier League table last season. However, Berrada believes the Red Devils are in a “good place” to win the Premier League within two years.
EPL: Omar Berrada rates Man Utd’s chances of winning title in next two seasons
target=_blank>Seven dead, 50 huts burnt in Bauchi farmer-herder violence
At least seven people have been killed following a violent clash between farmers and herders in Lanzai and Dosho communities of Darazo Local Government Area in Bauchi State. According to the Bauchi State Police Command, the incident began after suspected herders allegedly attacked farmers working on farmland on the outskirt of Lanzai community. Police spokesperson
Seven dead, 50 huts burnt in Bauchi farmer-herder violence
target=_blank>EPL: Iraola reacts after being appointed as Liverpool’s new manager
New Liverpool manager, Andoni Iraola, has expressed happiness after being appointed as the club’s new head coach on Thursday. Iraola has signed a two-year deal at Anfield and will succeed Arne Slot, who was recently sacked. Reacting, Iraola told the club’s website, “I’m really excited, really excited. “Because obviously you know about Liverpool, you know
EPL: Iraola reacts after being appointed as Liverpool’s new manager
target=_blank>VDM: Man who allegedly originated fake Tinubu’s voice in viral video arrested – Presidency
The presidency on Thursday confirmed the arrest of one Ifechukwu Dennis for allegedly originating the AI generated audio of President Bola Tinubu. The audio, which was attached to a fake video of a social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse popularly known as Verydarkman VDM had caused backlash online. President Tinubu’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga had
VDM: Man who allegedly originated fake Tinubu’s voice in viral video arrested – Presidency
target=_blank>LaLiga: Benfica demands €15m from Real Madrid for Mourinho
Benfica have confirmed that Real Madrid have to pay €15million if they want their manager Jose Mourinho. Madrid president, Florentino Perez, wants to bring back Mourinho to the Bernabeu as he seeks re-election this weekend. But Benfica on Thursday, released a statement revealing that Perez had informed them of his “firm intention to recruit” Mourinho.
LaLiga: Benfica demands €15m from Real Madrid for Mourinho
target=_blank>Friendly: Chelle outlines strategy for Portugal showdown
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has promised to ring the changes in his team’s friendly against Portugal. Nigeria will face La Selecao in a friendly next week Wednesday at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria, Portugal. Chelle’s side were held to a 2-2 draw by Poland in their international friendly in Warsaw on Wednesday
Friendly: Chelle outlines strategy for Portugal showdown
target=_blank>Rivers guber: ‘Wait until INEC publishes list of candidates’ – Wike reacts to sacking of Chinda, others by Court
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has addressed those claiming that the court has dismissed his chosen candidate for the Rivers State governorship election, urging them to wait until the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) releases its list of candidates in July. A court in Rivers State had reinstated leadership Beke and
Rivers guber: ‘Wait until INEC publishes list of candidates’ – Wike reacts to sacking of Chinda, others by Court
target=_blank>Weapons looted during Libya conflict reached extremist groups in Nigeria – UN
The United Nations (UN) has revealed that some weapons stolen during Libya’s 2011 conflict later found their way into the hands of extremist groups operating in Nigeria and other countries in the Sahel region. Speaking at a meeting on the spread of illicit firearms at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday, Izumi Nakamitsu stated:
Weapons looted during Libya conflict reached extremist groups in Nigeria – UN
target=_blank>UK to deploy observers for Ekiti, Osun governorship elections
The United Kingdom has said it is closely monitoring Nigeria’s democratic process and is keenly interested in the country’s next general elections scheduled for 2027. British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, stated this on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, in Abuja. Montgomery said the
UK to deploy observers for Ekiti, Osun governorship elections
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