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APC PRIMARIES: How senatorial ticket battles reignited concerns over internal democracy

As preparations intensify for the 2027 general election, controversies arising from the All Progressives Congress senatorial primaries have…

JUST IN: Atiku appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as 2027 campaign spokesperson

Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president of Nigeria, has appointed Kenneth Okonkwo, Nollywood actor and politician, as his spokesperson for…

STATE CREATION: Why fresh demands for more states in Nigeria face constitutional roadblocks

Agitations for the creation of additional states have once again gained momentum across Nigeria, but the constitutional hurdles…

ANALYSIS: Court rulings leave NDC, ADC facing uncertain political future

Nigeria’s opposition parties are confronting a new challenge ahead of the 2027 general election as legal disputes surrounding…

JUST IN: 269 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa arrive Lagos

The federal government has brought another batch of Nigerians from South Africa. The returnees, who were 269 in…

EXPANDED FORMAT: How third-placed nations can secure knockout berths

As the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches its conclusion, attention is increasingly turning to…

MADE IN NIGERIA: Six basketball prospects with Nigerian roots reach NBA

Nigeria’s expanding presence in international basketball received another boost at the 2026 NBA Draft as six players of…

BREAKING: Skydivers’ plane crashes in France, kills 11

Eleven people have died after a civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed near the eastern French town of Tomblaine…

PROFILE: Meet UNILORIN’s youngest professor at 38

The University of Ilorin has spotlighted Professor Lukman Abdulrauf as its youngest professor, highlighting a scholarly career centred…

LEARNING FIRST: Full list of states that have barred school graduation celebrations

Graduation ceremonies have long been regarded as important milestones in the academic journey of pupils and students, providing…

ULTIMATE PRIZE: Can Africa finally break Europe and South America’s World Cup monopoly?

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has heightened expectations that Africa could finally…

JUST IN: Army names new commanders in nationwide leadership shake-up

The Nigerian Army has announced a wide-ranging redeployment of senior officers across operational, command, training and staff positions…

UNDER THE DOME: The disagreements putting Oshiomhole and Akpabio at odds

In the often disciplined environment of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Adams Oshiomhole has distinguished himself in recent months…

BREAKTHROUGH: How Oyebanji ended Ekiti’s long-standing re-election pattern

Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s victory in Saturday’s governorship election has secured him another four years in office and placed…

TOURNAMENT WATCH: Nigerian-born players shining at the 2026 World Cup

Nigeria may not be among the teams competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, but…