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The match you bet on often disappears after kickoff
A football match can look very convincing before it starts. One team has won four in a row. The other is missing a centre-back. The favourite has the stronger midfield, the better bench and a striker who cannot stop scoring. … Continue Reading
Maria Ude Nwachi Begins Grassroots Outreach, Meets PDP Stakeholders Across Ebonyi South
The PDP senatorial candidate for Ebonyi South senatorail district, Maria Ude Nwachi has commenced a major grassroots outreach in pursuit of her ambition to represent Ebonyi South Senatorial District in the National Assembly.
The two-day consultation, held on Saturday … Continue Reading
Trump’s Appointment of Atiku’s Lobbyist Adds Washington Intrigue to Nigeria’s 2027 Election
The appointment may strengthen Atiku Abubakar’s visibility and access in Washington, but it is neither a formal endorsement by Donald Trump nor a guarantee of electoral advantage at home.
Donald Trump’s reported appointment of Karl Von Batten, a … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Peter Obi Uploaded to INEC Portal, NDC Claims Amid Legal Battle
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says Peter Obi’s name has been uploaded to the INEC portal as the party moves forward with the nomination of its presidential candidate for the next general election.
The announcement was made on Monday by … Continue Reading
Comrade Phils Alleges Police Extortion Ring in Port Harcourt, Releases Video Evidence
Port Harcourt, June 22, 2026 — Nigerian activist and anti-corruption campaigner, Philip Thomas aka Comrade Phils has accused a team of officers attached to the Old GRA Police Station in Port Harcourt of operating an extortion network targeting motorists, particularly … Continue Reading
Federal High Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Four Other Political Parties
Abuja, Nigeria — A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), over what the court described as their failure to meet constitutional requirements … Continue Reading
Allegations of Political Pressure Emerge Over NDC Primaries in Imo Federal Constituency
Imo State, Nigeria — Fresh controversy has trailed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries for the Nkwerre/Isu/Nwangele/Njaba Federal Constituency, amid allegations that a high-profile judicial officer of the Supreme Court, who is said to be related to one of … Continue Reading
Fubara Withdraws from Rivers APC Gubernatorial Primaries, Cites Unity and State Interest
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries in Rivers State, citing what he described as the overriding need for peace, stability, and unity in the state.
In a formal statement titled “My Decision … Continue Reading
Strategic Oil Infrastructure in a Time of War: Why the UAE’s Hormuz Bypass Matters More Than Ever
The United Arab Emirates’ decision to develop alternative oil export infrastructure—most notably pipelines that bypass the Strait of Hormuz—has moved from strategic foresight to immediate geopolitical relevance. Amid the ongoing war involving Iran and escalating tensions across the Persian … Continue Reading
May Ubeku, Citizens Health Initiative Nigeria Honoured at 2026 NWAAC
May Ubeku, Founder of Citizens Health Initiative Nigeria, has been recognised for her sustained efforts in delivering healthcare to underserved communities across Lagos at the 2026 Nigerian Women Achievers Awards and Conference (NWAAC).
The organisation was equally honoured … Continue Reading