Tag: nigeria
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Tinubu’s Ambassadorial nomination mere political settlement – ADC
●Says Yakubu’s appointment further undermines INEC’s credibility The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s latest ambassadorial appointments, describing the list as a settlement list of political IOUs. The party took particular exception to the nomination of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying…
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Guinea-Bissau military escorts ex-Nigeria President Jonathan out of country
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has been escorted out of Guinea-Bissau by military personnel as confusion persists following the latest coup attempt in the country. Jonathan was in the West African country as part of a joint election observer mission deployed by the African Union (AU), and ECOWAS. A military coup broke out on Wednesday…
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Police VIP withdrawal is drama, not strategy, ADC tells Tinubu
●Says Nigeria’s security challenge beyond police The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed President Bola Tinubu’s withdrawal of police officers from VIPs as political grandstanding which will not yield any meaningful results in combating the crisis of insecurity in the country. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party criticised that…
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Life jail for Kanu: South-East leaders seek political solution
In a dramatic proceeding that lasted for over seven hours, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, sentenced the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment following his conviction on all seven counts of terrorism charges preferred against him by the Federal Government. But in a…
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Lagos’ Akanbi, Ayedun, Olaribigbe Shine in Nigeria’s 2025 World Scrabble Championship success
Nigeria rose to the peak of the world as the team was crowned the Best Scrabble-playing country among 27 countries in Accra, Ghana. The country which last won the title in India 2019, did ignited the playing hall of The Palm by Eagles Hotel with their blistering word-power play and prowess on the number-and-word game.…
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Attack on PDP Headquarters, assault on democracy – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned what it describes as a “disturbing and dangerous assault on democracy” following the violent attack on the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja by armed men under the command of senior officials of the ruling party, warning that the country’s democracy is under…
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World Scrabble: Team Nigeria return home triumphantly
Team Nigeria touched down in Lagos on Monday, carrying not just luggage, but a statement, exciting declaration that the new kings of world scrabble wear green and white. Twenty players. Seven officials. One united fire. And together, they dethroned the United States in the team event in Accra to emerge World Scrabble Champions, outclassing 27…
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NFF begs Tinubu and Nigerians for forgiveness over Super Eagles’ World Cup failure
The Nigeria Football Federation has apologized to President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government, and Nigerians in general following the failure of the national football team, the Super Eagles, to qualify for the 2026 World Cup despite getting a second chance through the playoffs. DR Congo defeated Nigeria 4-3 via a penalty shootout late on Sunday…
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Super Eagles strike: Timing was wrong, says Eguavoen as NFF President backs team to deliver
Nigeria’s Super Eagles returned to the training ground on Wednesday evening in Rabat, as they focus on Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa playoff semi-final clash with Gabon. They resumed training following Tuesday’s boycott. The pay dispute that reared its head and knocked off Tuesday’s training session has been put to bed, as the NFF…
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Sponsors identify with new NSF Board as Team Nigeria gets set for WESPAC
The winds of fortune are blowing strongly for Nigerian Scrabble, as sponsors and corporate allies line up behind the newly inaugurated board of the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF). With the 2025 World English Scrabble Players Association Championship (WESPAC) in Accra fast approaching, the board’s programmes have ignited a wave of confidence, belief and generosity. Leading…
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