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Wike-backed PDP leadership insists on convention as Turaki-led NWC kicks
Nigeria’s Ruling Party Plunges into Crisis as Leadership Rift Deepens
A bitter power struggle within Nigeria’s ruling party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), …
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ANALYSIS: Will Wike-backed PDP national convention resolve party’s lingering crisis?
Nigeria’s Political Faultline
As the dust settles on the long-awaited People’s Democratic Party (PDP) national convention in Abuja, one question looms large: will this …
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Tinubu @ 74: Northern governors reaffirm support for reforms, vision
A Leadership Tested: Northern Governors Rally Behind Tinubu at 74
President Bola Tinubu’s 74th birthday on March 29th has brought forth a renewed sense of commitment from the …
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The nuances of the UK–Nigeria port infrastructure deal, By Dipo Baruwa
A Deal in the Details
As Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stood on the dockside of the Lagos Port Complex last month, they signed a …
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BBN star Angel Smith marries female partner Tumininu in US
Love Beyond Borders: BBN Star Angel Smith’s Transatlantic Union Takes a New Step
In a sun-drenched Texas ceremony, surrounded by friends, family, and the gentle warmth of a …
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CAF appoints Nigeria’s Samson Adamu as Acting Secretary General
A New Era at the Helm of African Football
The news reverberated through football circles like a well-placed pass, igniting a mix of emotions that spanned elation to trepidation. On …
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Pentagon preparing for US ground assault in Iran, says report
Grounds for Intervention
The sound of gunfire and the scent of smoke hang heavy over the Iranian coastline, as the world waits with bated breath for the next move in a conflict …
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Nigeria’s military victory in Mallam Fatori and the imperative of consolidation, By Samuel Aruwan
Liberation and Imperative
Fierce fighting has ended in the north-eastern Nigerian town of Mallam Fatori, with the military declaring victory over Boko Haram insurgents. The outcome …
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Missing aid boats bound for Cuba have been located, Mexican authorities say
A Glimmer of Hope in the Caribbean
The usually tranquil Caribbean Sea was transformed into a scene of utmost urgency and desperation in recent days, as two Mexican sailboats, the …
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Ominous Skies Over the Middle East: A Delicate Balance
Smoke billowed over the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Sunday, as explosions echoed through the city, prompting a swift response …