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Odinaku Criticises Prof Bako's Inaugural Lecture On Igbos In History Of Intergroup Relations In Kano

In the House of ‘My Lord’, There are Judgments – Odinkalu

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Abdul Leigh Balogun became a judge of the High Court of Lagos State in 1976. In a career as a trial judge spanning 17 years and three different decades, the man better known as A.L.A.L Balogun earned a

February 1, 2026

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Reno, Sowore, and the Spirit of the Tinubu Era

By Valentine Obienyem Barr. Reno Omokri has become one of the most unserious public commentators in Nigeria today. A man whose positions shift with the wind can hardly be said to possess a position at all. As Søren Kierkegaard observed, “Purity of

January 31, 2026

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What manner of pastor is Yinka Yusuf?

By ETIM ETIM The founder of Lagos-based Household of Love Church, Pastor Yinka Yusuf has launched the most derogatory and insulting attacks against the peoples of Akwa Ibom and Cross River State, calling them all sorts of disparaging names. In a

January 30, 2026

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Kenya 2027: What One Tweet Reveals About Ruto’s Poll Victory

In the sunlit streets of Kondele, Kisumu, President William Ruto addressed a swelling crowd, captured in a single tweet that has since become a digital window into Kenya’s political mood. Prime Business Africa investigations showed that the post was of him standing

January 30, 2026

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Nollywood Actor Amandi Arrested Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu

Nollywood actor and filmmaker Stanley “Stan K.” Amandi has been reported to be in military custody over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government. While his arrest took place in September 2025, details of his involvement only became public on

January 30, 2026

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Akeredolu Breaks Ranks With Obi Endorsement

Betty Akeredolu, the wife of the late former Ondo State governor, has crossed one of Nigeria’s sharpest political lines by publicly backing Peter Obi’s Obidient Movement — a rare show of support for the opposition from someone closely linked to the country’s

January 30, 2026

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Muslims May Boycott 2027 Elections Over INEC Chairman

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has called for the immediate removal of Professor Joash Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning that Muslims may boycott the 2027 elections if he remains in office. The council

January 29, 2026

News·Nigeria·Politics

Release Osun Council Funds Now, Group Tells Tinubu

An election monitoring group in Nigeria has accused the federal government of unlawfully withholding funds meant for local councils in Osun State, warning that the dispute could undermine democracy and basic public services. In a statement on Wednesday, the Movement for Credible

January 28, 2026

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Nigeria Senate Defers Debate on Electoral Act Repeal Bill

Nigeria’s Senate has postponed consideration of a bill seeking to repeal and re-enact the Electoral Act, agreeing to study the proposed legislation in more detail before taking a decision. The move followed debate on the report of the Senate Committee on Electoral

January 28, 2026

Emergency Rule In Rivers: Fubara Urges Residents To Remain Peaceful, Law-abiding

Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

Fubara Denies Backing ADC Candidates Ahead of Bye-election

The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied claims that he is supporting candidates from a rival party ahead of a forthcoming state assembly bye-election. Mr Fubara said reports suggesting he was backing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were false, insisting

January 28, 2026

Wike Highlights Why PDP May Lose Winning Chances In 2027

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NLC Urges FCT Workers to Defy Wike, Continue Strike

Nigeria’s main labour union has instructed workers in the capital, Abuja, to continue their strike action, despite a court order directing them to return to work. In a circular issued on Tuesday, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) told its affiliate unions in

January 28, 2026

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Nigeria Tightens Rules for Courier Companies Using Prepaid Imports

Nigeria’s customs authority has introduced new rules for courier companies

Behind the Geregu Power Sale: Politics and a $750m Deal

The sale of Geregu Power, one of Nigeria’s largest electricity

Recapitalisation: UBA Extends Deadline For Rights Issue

UBA Hits Billion-Naira Milestone: Rights Issue Success Pushes Capital Base Above ₦500bn

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has successfully concluded its rights

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In the House of ‘My Lord’, There are Judgments – Odinkalu

Reno, Sowore, and the Spirit of the Tinubu Era

What manner of pastor is Yinka Yusuf?

Kenya 2027: What One Tweet Reveals About Ruto’s Poll Victory

Nollywood Actor Amandi Arrested Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu

Akeredolu Breaks Ranks With Obi Endorsement

Muslims May Boycott 2027 Elections Over INEC Chairman

Nigeria Senate Defers Debate on Electoral Act Repeal Bill

Fubara Denies Backing ADC Candidates Ahead of Bye-election

NLC Urges FCT Workers to Defy Wike, Continue Strike

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