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The enemy within — by Femi Fani-Kayode
The enemy within smirks, mocks and laughs when our President slips and falls to the floor in far away Turkiya. Oblivious of the fact that a democratically-elected President, whether you like or support him or not, is the living manifestation of our nation and the essence and symbol of our national sovereignty and pride they pray for the worse and…
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How Peter Obi squandered a generational moment — by Olabode Opeseitan
I. THE RISE By the time the sun rose on February 26, 2023, Peter Obi had become a parable. Not merely a candidate, not merely a man, but a vessel: of hope, of grievance, of generational yearning. In the eyes of millions of young Nigerians, he was the anti-politician: frugal, unbought, unbowed. He spoke in the clipped cadence of a…
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Governor Kefas gives reasons for moving to APC, says it is for Taraba people
By Kunle Sanni – Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has explained that his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) was taken in the interest of the people of the state, not for personal or political survival. Kefas stated this on Friday, January 31, 2026, during his official declaration at the Jolly…
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Nigeria miss out on qualification as Egypt claim African handball title
Nigeria have once again missed out on qualification for the Men’s Handball World Championship after Egypt defeated Tunisia 37–24 to win the 2026 African Men’s Handball Championship. Nigeria’s Senior Men’s Handball Team, the Golden Arrows, ended their campaign at the 27th Africa Men’s Handball Nations Cup in Kigali, Rwanda, with a 25–20 defeat to Angola in the 5th–6th place classification…
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Biafra will not come — by Chioma Ahaghotu
Biafra will not come.Not constitutionally. Not militarily. Not by emotional blackmail. Not by shouting “let us go” into the void. One major thing many Biafra agitators fundamentally do not understand is how leverage works in Nigeria. Look at the South-South. Their leverage is material and consequential, not emotional. Oil. Gas. Infrastructure choke points. Environmental cost. Revenue dependency. There is no…
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Yusuf’s defection, Kwankwaso and the 2027 Kano election — by Tunde Rahman
Kano State, the bastion of progressive politics in Northern Nigeria, is going through a turbulent time. This turbulence has caused a tectonic shift in the state’s political map. Mallam Abba Kabir Yusuf, nicknamed Abba Gida-Gida by his numerous supporters, the only governor elected on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and a key lieutenant and protégé of Senator…
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Global Anglican Communion and the future of Canterbury — by Alex Uzor
Today, the Church of England formally confirmed its new Archbishop of Canterbury through the legal process that marks the beginning of her tenure. This confirmation gives her full authority within the Church of England, while her public enthronement at Canterbury Cathedral will take place in the coming weeks. It is an important moment for the Church, yet it sits within…
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Like Naija politicians, like Naija mechanics — by Moyo Okediji
Before you blame Nigerian politicians, put yourself in their position. After graduating in 1977, and after completing my National Service, I was eligible for a car loan like every Nigerian university graduate at that time. I qualified for a 3,600 naira loan. There were lots of cars to choose from within that price range: Toyota, Datsun, Peugeot—lots of them. It…
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Nigeria and the Impossibility of a one-party state — by Okoi Obono-Obla
There is no law imposing a one-party state in Nigeria. It is not even possible for anybody to impose such a system except the Constitution is altered or amended. The process for amending the Constitution is rigorous, cumbersome, and generally difficult. The Senate must pass the amendment by a two-thirds majority. Conversely, the House of Representatives must also approve it…
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BREAKING: Police arrest 7 suspects over National Park attack in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Police Command has arrested seven suspects in connection with the armed attack on the National Park at Oloka village on January 6, 2026, which claimed the lives of five forest guards. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, stated that the suspects include the alleged mastermind and leader of the attack. According to…
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