Opinion

The Adamawa Power Play: Home-Grown Might vs. Federal Might, by Abubakar M. Kareto

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Adamawa State has always been a graveyard for political predictability. From the 2019 “Berlin Wall” fall of Bindow Jibrilla to the 2023 “Binani vs. Fintiri” cliffhanger, the state’s political soil is rich with the drama of underdog victories and Goliath-sized defeats.

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Minister of Power resigns to pursue political ambition in Oyo State

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The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has officially resigned from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet to pursue his political ambition of becoming the Governor of Oyo State. Adelabu announced his resignation in a letter dated March 26, 2026, addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, where he expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve in the […]

Entertainment

Celine Dion announces return to stage amid battle with incurable disease

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Canadian superstar, Celine Dion, has announced her return to the stage with a concert series in Paris, France — amid her battle with an incurable disease of the nervous system. The shows will be held at La Défense Arena from September 12 to October 14. In December 2022, Dion revealed she had been diagnosed with […]

Education news

NELFUND debunks rumours of student allowance increase to ₦25,000

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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has refuted claims that it has raised the monthly upkeep allowance for students under its loan scheme to ₦25,000, describing the reports as misleading. In a statement released on Monday, the Fund clarified that the approved monthly stipend remains ₦20,000, urging students and the public to ignore contrary information […]

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Ghana sacks coach Otto Addo weeks before 2026 World Cup

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Ghana has dismissed head coach Otto Addo just hours after a friendly loss to Germany, leaving the Black Stars without a manager barely 10 weeks before the 2026 World Cup. The decision follows Monday’s 2-1 defeat in Stuttgart, where Germany needed a late goal from Deniz Undav to secure victory. The result marked Ghana’s fourth […]

Judicial Reports news

El-Rufai returns to Court following mother’s burial as trial resumes

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Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has returned to the Kaduna State High Court as legal proceedings against him continue shortly after the burial of his mother. El-Rufai is facing multiple charges filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), including allegations of abuse of office, fraud, and money laundering. Last

INTERNATIONAL news

Nigeria secures diplomatic clearance from 10 Countries for Ambassadorial appointments

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Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that 10 countries have granted approval for the country’s newly appointed ambassadors-designate as diplomatic processes continue. According to a statement by ministry spokesperson Kimibie Ebienfa, the countries that have issued agreements include the United Kingdom, France, United States, Ireland, Qatar, Benin, Ethiopia,

Opinion

Nigeria’s rolling opposition parties and politicians, by Tunde Abatan

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During the campaign and preparations towards the conduct of the Presidential election to terminate 13 years of military rule in 1979, erudite Professor of Mechanical Engineering and political activist, Professor Ayodele Awojobi did an assessment of the then five presidential candidates of the leading five political parties. The parties then are,National Party of

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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, resigns ahead of 2027 elections

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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, resigns ahead of 2027 elections The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has tendered his resignation from the position. Alkasim Abdulkadir, special adviser to the special assistant on media and communications strategy to Tuggar, announced the minister’s resignation in a statement issued on Monday. Tuggar is expected to join

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Canada increases permanent visa application fees for Nigerians, others

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Canada has announced an increase in application fees for permanent residence and citizenship for Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking residency in the country. The new fees will take effect on April 30, 2026, according to an official notice published on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website. IRCC said the hike was aimed at […]