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War widens as Israeli and US planes pound Iran as its proxies hit back
By Editor Iran and allied armed groups fired missiles at Israel, Arab states, and U.S. military targets around the region on Monday, while Israel and the United States pounded Iran as the war expanded to several fronts. Kuwait mistakenly shot down three American warplanes over its skies. The intensity of the attacks, the killing of…
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NBBF sets 2026 programmes, expands the women’s league
By our reporter The Nigeria Basketball Federation has set its 2026 calendar year, while announcing more sponsorship support for the women’s national team, D’Tigress. The NBBF President, Musa Kida, announced the details after the Federation’s Board meeting held on Sunday, March 1, at the Lagos Boat Club, on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. The Board deliberated…
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The Price of Power: Loyalty and its challenges in Nigeria’s security landscape
By Fẹ́mi Akínṣolá In the complex narrative of Nigeria’s security challenges, the recent transition of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun under President Bola Tinubu serves as a pivotal moment for reflection on the systemic issues that pervade the nation’s governance. This development highlights the dynamics of power and the broader questions of allegiance…
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Iranian leader Khamenei killed in strikes, Israel says
By Editor The United States and Israel launched the most ambitious attack on Iran in decades on Saturday, and Israel said Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had been killed in the operation.Khamenei’s body has been found, a senior Israeli official told Reuters. Iranian news agencies Tasnim and Mehr, however, reported that the supreme leader was “steadfast…
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ADC rejects revised INEC timetable
●Lists boobytraps designed to exclude opposition from contesting By Editor The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission’s updated 2026–2027 electoral timetable, saying it contains boobytraps that could aid President Tinubu’s plot to be returned unopposed in 2027. Specifically, the party has flagged the new compliance requirements under Sections 77 and…
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Ahmadu Bello Stadium: FG begins handover to Kaduna State
By Editor The National Sports Commission and the Kaduna State Government on Thursday, 26th February, signed a Memorandum of Understanding transferring ownership of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna, to the Kaduna State Government. NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko signed the document on behalf of the Commission, while the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani,…
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Edo wins 2026 Niger Delta Games
By Editor Team Edo has officially been crowned the overall champion of the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, delivering a historic performance on home soil in Benin City. In a fiercely contested medal race that stretched to the final day, the host state surged ahead of Delta and Bayelsa, finishing at the top…
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INEC fixes January 16, 2027 for Presidential election
By Editor The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed January 16, 2027, as the new date for the Presidential and National Assembly elections. INEC also announced a new date of February 6, 2027, for the Governorship and state houses of assembly election. Mohammed Haruna, national commissioner and chairman of the information and voter education…
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NBBF refutes statement made by third parties on tenure of the current Board
By Pius Ayinor The Nigeria Basketball Federation, led by Engr Musa Kida, has issued an official statement in response to a press release by a group regarding the tenure of its Board. We have reproduced the NBBF statement signed by Ugo Udezue, who is the Chairman of the Sponsorship and Marketing Committee and the representative…
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ADC demands clarification on reports of ransom payment and prisoner releases in Papiri school abduction case
●says Tinubu Government’s hypocrisy encourages kidnapping By Editor The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded urgent clarification from the Federal Government over international media reports alleging that the Tinubu administration paid over N10 billion in ransom and released two senior Boko Haram commanders to secure the release of abducted pupils and staff of St. Mary’s…
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