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Senator Abbo Reveals Cause Of ADC Leadership Crisis, Fingers ‘Powerful Minister’ Behind INEC’s Controversial Action
Former federal lawmaker, Ishaku Elisha Abbo, has revealed the genesis of the ongoing leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and recent actions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which he said were orchestrated by a “very powerful minister” from the South-South, with backing from other influential figures. Abbo claimed that within the […]
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ADC, Atiku Condemn Wike Over Threat Against Channels TV’s Okinbaloye
The condemnation of the minister’s comments follows earlier criticism from Amnesty International and 14 civil society organizations and institutions, including the International Press Institute. The post ADC, Atiku Condemn Wike Over Threat Against Channels TV’s Okinbaloye appeared first on Channels Television.
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LaLiga: I’m not interested in Atletico vs Barcelona – Arbeloa speaks on Madrid defeat
Real Madrid manager, Alvaro Arbeloa, has said he is not concerned about the LaLiga fixture between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid on Saturday night. Arbeloa was speaking after Los Blancos suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Mallorca. The result leaves Madrid four points behind Barca, who travel to the Wanda Metroplitano. According to him, the players […] LaLiga: I’m not interested in Atletico vs Barcelona – Arbeloa speaks on Madrid defeat
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Tinubu to Nigerians: We’ll overcome banditry, terrorism challenges
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will overcome the challenges of banditry and terrorism affecting parts of the country. The President gave the assurance while speaking at the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport, the launch of two airlines, and other landmark projects initiated by the administration of Ogun State Governor, […]
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‘Don’t bomb’ – Israelis call for ending Iran war
Carrying anti-war banners and chanting slogans against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hundreds of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv on Saturday to protest the war with Iran. The post ‘Don’t bomb’ – Israelis call for ending Iran war appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Otuaro Urges Niger Delta Residents To Embrace Peace, Hope At Easter
The administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro, has extended warm Easter greetings to the people of the Niger Delta, calling on them to embrace the enduring values of sacrifice, peace, and hope symbolised by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Dr Otuaro urged people of the region to use the […]
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Sokoto opposition parties reject IPAC election, demand fresh poll over irregularities
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO:- A coalition of political parties in Sokoto State has rejected the outcome of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) state election held on April 2, 2026, alleging widespread irregularities, violations of established guidelines, and a lack of transparency in the conduct of the exercise. In a communiqué issued on April 3 […] The post Sokoto opposition parties reject IPAC election, demand fresh poll over irregularities appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Ex-Governors Hail Gbenga Daniel At 70
The Former Governors’ Forum (FGF) has congratulated former Ogun State governor and incumbent Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing him as a reputable businessman, respected political leader, and elder statesman. The congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by the chairman of the Forum and […]
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DJ Cuppy speaks on her personal struggles, shares words of motivation with her fans
DJ Cuppy shared a video where she spoke about her struggles despite being successful, advising people to stop worrying and trust God despite life challenges
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Breaking: Tension as gunmen strike in Plateau after Tinubu's promise
There is a fresh tension in Plateau as gunmen launched a renewed attack in Plateau, barely 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu's promise to earlier victims.
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Bribery, Rights Abuse Allegations Rock NDLEA Edo Command
A major corruption and bribery scandal has engulfed the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), following allegations of extortion, unlawful detention, and rights abuses leveled against its operatives. The scandal came to the fore after a 65-year-old woman, (name withheld), alleged that she paid N1.5 million to secure her release […]
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‘I don’t mean it’ – Wike bows to pressure, clarifies threat to shoot journalist
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has clarified comments he made about Channels Television’s anchor, Seun Okinbaloye. Wike had said he would have “broken his TV screen and shot” Okinbaloye, over his comments that a one-party system would destroy democracy in Nigeria. The statement has attracted widespread condemnation, with Amnesty International describing […] ‘I don’t mean it’ – Wike bows to pressure, clarifies threat to shoot journalist
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War: US, Israel Blow Up Iran’s Nuclear Plant
  The United States, in conjunction with Israel, have again blown up a nuclear plant near the Bushehr in Southern Iran, killing one person. Iran’s official news agency, IRNA, disclosed this on Saturday. It said, “Following the US-Zionist criminal attacks, this Saturday morning, around 8:30 am, a projectile hit the area near the Bushehr nuclear […] The post War: US, Israel Blow Up Iran’s Nuclear Plant appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Police Arrest Suspects Over Killing Of 3 Officers In Taraba, Recover Stolen Rifles
The Taraba State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of three police officers in Donga local government area of the State. The Command confirmed the development in a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesperson, ASP Victor Mshelizah, in Jalingo. According to the statement, the suspects, Suleman Abdullahi, 30, and […]
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11 Killed, Dozens Of Houses Burnt In Nasarawa Communities’ Clash
No fewer than 11 people have been confirmed dead following a violent clash between two communities in Nasarawa State on Friday, with dozens of homes destroyed in the process. The affected communities, Akyawa and Udege Kasa, were left reeling in ruins after the incident, which reportedly stemmed from unresolved disagreements. While initial accounts pointed to […]
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AI, CSOs Demand Retraction, Apology From Wike Over ‘Shooting’ Remark Against Channels TV Journalist
Global human rights group, Amnesty International (AI) and a coalition of civil society organisations, have condemned comments by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FcT), Nyesom Wike, over what they described as a “violent” remark directed at Channels Television anchor, Seun Okinbaloye. LEADERSHIP reports that the controversy stemmed from a statement made by Okinbaloye […]
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Gov Zulum felicitates with Christians on Easter
…reaffirms commitment to peace, welfare Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has extended warm felicitations to the Christian community in the State and beyond on the occasion of Easter. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, Babagana Zulum described Easter as a sacred period that embodies sacrifice, forgiveness and love. […]
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Wike’s Aide Clarifies Comment On Channels TV Anchor Seun Okinbaloye
Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has clarified one of the comments made by the Minister during his last monthly Media Chat, on Channels Television’s achor, Seun Okinbaloye, saying his principal only spoke figuratively. Olayinka, in a statement on […]
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Tension In Ondo As Tinubu Re-election Billboards Vandalised
Billboards promoting the re-election campaign of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have been vandalised in parts of Ondo State, sparking concern among supporters and political stakeholders in the state. The incident was reportedly raised by a support group within the ruling All Progressives Congress, Akure Youth for BTO, which alleged that several campaign billboards mounted in […]
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At poetry evening, poet revisits Naira crisis, imagines Nigeria’s first female president
Mr Wariboko not only revisited the economic turmoil but also cast a hopeful and thought-provoking vision of Nigeria’s future. The post At poetry evening, poet revisits Naira crisis, imagines Nigeria’s first female president appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FCT Minister Wike’s ‘Shoot Seun’ Remark Outrageous, Irresponsible — Oshoma
Senior lawyer and social critic, Liborous Oshoma, has condemned a remark by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, during a recent TV appearance, describing them as “outrageous” and a “clear display of irresponsibility.” Oshoma was reacting to Wike’s controversial statement during a media chat in Abuja, where the minister said he […]
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CGC Adeniyi Seeks Variations Of N73bn For Customs Village
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said the service is seeking presidential approval to review the cost of its N73 billion Customs Village project, citing changing realities since the initiative was conceived. LEADERSHIP reports that President Bola Tinubu had n Saturday, 4th March, 2026, commissioned the Customs Village designed as a comprehensive […]
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OPINION: MR PRESIDENT IS FAR, FAR AWAY
April 04, (THEWILL) — ‘Haipang is not Jos’, ‘We want to see you in Angwan Rukuba’, ‘That’s not the way to show empathy in Africa’, Visit us Mr. President’, ‘Come to Us’. Chants like that, and many more, filled the air at Angwan- Rukuba on Thursday April 2, 2026, where thousands of Nigerian citizens gathered, […] The post OPINION: MR PRESIDENT IS FAR, FAR AWAY appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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NSCDC deploys 1,100 personnel to secure Bauchi communities for Easter
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Bauchi State Command, has deployed 1,100 personnel across communities in the state to ensure the safety of lives and property during the Easter celebration. In a statement issued on Saturday, the command’s spokesperson, Saminu Yusuf, said the deployment covers all 20 local government areas of the state. […] NSCDC deploys 1,100 personnel to secure Bauchi communities for Easter
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Former Germany star aims dig at Victor Boniface shares Nigerian striker’s biggest problem
Max Kruse has criticised Victor Boniface for returning overweight from injury, raising concerns over the Nigerian striker's fitness and future at Werder Bremen.
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Resident doctors declare total strike over pay dispute
After what it termed exhaustive deliberations, NARD resolved to embark on a comprehensive industrial action The post Resident doctors declare total strike over pay dispute appeared first on Vanguard News.
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PHOTOS: Meet ‘Key Figures’ of NADECO – Champions of Nigerian Democracy
NADECO is an acronym of the National Democratic Coalition. It was a pro-democracy organization founded on May 15, 1994, in reaction to MKO Abiola’s victory in the postponed June 12, 1993, presidential election.  Restoring democracy and acknowledging Moshood Kasimawo Abiola (MKO) as the legitimate winner of the annulled election were the objectives of NADECO. Prominent […] The post PHOTOS: Meet ‘Key Figures’ of NADECO – Champions of Nigerian Democracy appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Troops sustain operations, kill terrorists, rescue victims nationwide
In Plateau, the reports said troops of Operation Enduring Peace neutralised three terrorists The post Troops sustain operations, kill terrorists, rescue victims nationwide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The 2027 Leadership Test Kwara Must Not Fail
Kwara State is approaching a defining political transition as it prepares for the emergence of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s successor in May 2027. This is not merely another electoral cycle; it is a moment that will test the state’s political judgment and its capacity to consolidate recent gains while charting a more ambitious developmental course. Across […]
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Wike, the Lover of the Media
Wike may be the most interview-ready politician Nigeria has ever produced. If microphones had a favourite public official, they would probably choose him without hesitation. Just when the country is recovering from the last round of headlines, there he is again, seated before cameras like a man who feels more at home under studio lights […]
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EPL: Carragher reveals Salah’s biggest mistake at Liverpool
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, has said Mohamed Salah’s biggest mistake was staying at the Premier League club after Jurgen Klopp left. Salah arrived at Anfield a year after Klopp was appointed as the Reds boss. During their time together, the two men won the league and Champions League among other titles. Klopp eventually stepped […] EPL: Carragher reveals Salah’s biggest mistake at Liverpool
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Nigeria, a broken nation with bleak future, Monarch says, urges moral rebirth among citizens
The Traditional Ruler of Amawbia Community in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Uchenna Okonkwo, has described Nigeria as a broken nation with a bleak future, insisting that only a change of character by her leaders will turn around the nation’s fortunes.   Igwe Okonkwo made the remark on Friday in his palace, while […]
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Ex-Chelsea midfielder Oscar retires with heart problem
The attacking midfielder was hospitalised for five days in November after fainting during a routine medical and has not played since. The post Ex-Chelsea midfielder Oscar retires with heart problem appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Osimhen effect: Galatasaray now household name in Africa, Middle East – VP
Galatasaray vice-president, Ibrahim Hatipoglu, has praised the transformative impact of striker Victor Osimhen, crediting the Nigerian international for a significant surge in the club’s international popularity and brand value. According to Hatipoglu, Galatasaray is now a household name in Africa and the Middle East as a result of the Osimhen effect. Galatasaray signed Osimhen on […] Osimhen effect: Galatasaray now household name in Africa, Middle East – VP
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Lady cries out as no one came for her first birthday celebration, video breaks hearts
A lady, 23, has lamented on social media after nobody turned up for her birthday celebration. She said it was her first time celebrating her birthday.
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Ghana eliminates visa fees for all African nationals
He made this announcement after a meeting with Emmerson Mnangagwa at Peduase Lodge in Ghana’s Eastern Region.
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