Nigerian troops force top ISWAP commanders to surrender

Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) Sustained military offensives by troops of Operation HADIN KAI have forced several members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), including top commanders, to surrender in Nigeria’s North-East theatre of operations. The development was disclosed in a military statement issued on Sunday, which said the terrorists surrendered on June 28, […]

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2026 World Cup: Japan target World Cup upset, confident of beating Brazil

FIFA World Cup 2026 Japan have expressed confidence in their ability to pull off a major upset when they face five-time champions Brazil in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup on Monday evening. Brazil’s quest for a record-extending sixth World Cup title enters the knockout stage with what is expected to be […]

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Soludo awards scholarship to Anambra UTME top scorer

Soludo grants scholarship to student who scored 344 in UTME after dancing performance Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has awarded a comprehensive scholarship to Chiazo Umeaniba, a student of Maria Regina Model Comprehensive Secondary School, Nnewi, after she scored 344 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Soludo announced the award during the first […]

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Dickson, Kwankwaso meet as NDC alleges INEC denied portal access

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi (left); past Governor of Bayelsa State and Founder, Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson and former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, during their visit to the residence of Dickson in Abuja, yesterday. Party says lack of access code blocked candidate nominations Ondo chapter rejects FHC ruling, vows […]

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Atiku alleges fresh plot to Keep ADC off 2027 ballot

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar raises alarm over threat to democracy Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that there is a fresh and coordinated plot by elements within the ruling establishment to prevent the ADC from participating in the 2027 general election, warning that such […]

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INEC releases access codes today as APC rejects ‘fake’ list of candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shifted the date for the release of the access code to political parties to enable them to upload the names of their nominated candidates for the 2027 general election. This came as the All Progressives Congress (APC) distanced itself from a purported list circulating online claiming to contain […]

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APC disowns ‘fake’ list of candidates

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned what it described as a fake list circulating online of the names of successful candidates it ratified from its recent primary elections It said it had not released any official list of winners from the primaries and warned members and the general public against relying on unauthorised […]

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‘God Is the Only System That Cannot Fail’ — GOFAMINT DGO

urges churches to create jobs, empower members, provide solutions to Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges The Deputy General Overseer of Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMINT), Pastor Dr. E. T. Oluwayemi, has called on Nigerians to put their absolute trust in God despite the nation’s economic hardship and security challenges, describing God as “the only system that cannot […]

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FG plotting to stop my presidential bid, says Obi

Peter Obi The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has alleged that the Federal Government was plotting to prevent him from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Obi made the allegation while speaking on Friday at a leadership programme organised by the NextGen Mentorship and Leadership Initiative at Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State. […]

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My mother trained me selling akara, bananas, Tinubu’s aide backs First Lady’s remarks

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, speaking on Mic On Podcast. Credit: X| Themiconshow The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has defended the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, following the widespread backlash that trailed her advice for Nigerians to venture into low-capital […]

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