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Court recognises Nenadi Usman as Labour Party chairman, notifies INEC
The Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the removal of Comrade Julius Abure as the national chairman of the Labour Party and affirmed Senator Nenadi Usman as the lawful leader of the party. In its ruling, the court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Nenadi Usman-led national caretaker committee as the authentic leadership of the…
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Rivers crisis: A word for outgoing governors, by Yemi Kolapo
Last week, issues around the renewed face-off between Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and his estranged godfather, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, dominated the media space. The first few episodes of the Season 3 of this seemingly interminable Nigerian succession movie have been as exasperating as they’ve been comical. No one would have thought that…
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How do you solve a problem like Dave Umahi, by Olabode Opeseitan
How do you solve a problem like Maria? That whimsical line from The Sound Of Music, split down the middle between exasperation and affection, was the convent’s lament over a young woman who refused to conform. Maria was too spirited, too spontaneous, too full of life for the cloistered rhythms of abbey life. She sang when silence was expected, danced…
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Nigeria and the New World Order: Why Africa’s giant cannot stand still, by Kayode Adebiyi
The warnings coming out of Davos this year were unusually clear. In different tones but with striking convergence, Canada’s Prime Minister and France’s President described a world that has crossed a line. Not one drifting gently into transition, but one fractured by raw power politics, shrinking patience for rules, and a return to coercion as a normal tool of statecraft.…
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Kaduna: Police confirm abduction of 177 Christian worshippers in Kurmin Wali community
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that 177 Christian worshippers were abducted in Kurmin Wali, a remote community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The confirmation comes after initial conflicting reports had raised concern among residents and the wider public. According to a statement issued by the Force on Tuesday, the Kaduna State Security Council convened a meeting…
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Trump doubles down on Greenland ahead of Davos visit, saying there is ‘no going back’
US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his threats to take control of Greenland, saying there is “no going back”. Asked at a news conference how far he was willing to go to acquire the semi-autonomous Danish territory, he replied: “You’ll find out.” It comes after French President Emmanuel Macron warned of a “shift towards a world without rules”,…
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INEC urges peaceful, issue-based campaigns ahead of Ekiti governorship poll
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties and candidates in Ekiti State against hate speech and violent campaigns ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, said the ban on public campaigning would be lifted on Wednesday, January 21, with activities expected to…
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VAT on banking services: setting the record straight, by Aderonke Atoyebi
In recent days, Nigerians have been inundated with reports suggesting that the Federal Government has introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on banking services such as electronic transfers, fees and commissions. Understandably, this has triggered anxiety among citizens already grappling with economic pressures. However, the truth is far less dramatic than the headlines suggest. Contrary to widespread claims, VAT on banking…
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Task for middle powers in a ruptured world order, by Mark Carney
“It’s a pleasure – and a duty – to be with you at this turning point for Canada and for the world. Today, I’ll talk about the rupture in the world order, the end of a nice story, and the beginning of a brutal reality where geopolitics among the great powers is not subject to any constraints. But I also…
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Police bust cattle theft ring in Ondo, arrest two suspects
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two young men over their alleged involvement in cattle theft along the Ipele–Ifon axis of the state, following an operation by its Anti-Kidnapping Section. The arrest was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who said the suspects…
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