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Apr
15
2026
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Nafiu Bala Gombe, Rep Abejide, Others Expelled By ADC, As Court Orders Status Quo In Party’s Leadership Crisis

Nafiu Bala Gombe, Rep Abejide, Others Expelled By ADC, As Court Orders Status Quo In Party’s Leadership Crisis

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Another bombshell was dropped by the main opposition coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC) as it expelled the party’s former Deputy National Chairman, Nafiu Bala Gombe, and a member of the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide. Gombe has been involved in a struggle for control of the soul of the party with former Senate President David Mark and others. Recall that on Monday, a faction of the party in Adamawa State announced the expulsion of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, an arrowhead of the party, which is seeking to remove President Bola Tinubu from office in the 2027 general elections. The…
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Apr
13
2026
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By Felix Duru Mbah
BOMBSHELL! Adamawa ADC Faction Suspends Atiku, Babachir Lawal

BOMBSHELL! Adamawa ADC Faction Suspends Atiku, Babachir Lawal

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A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has suspended former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Chairman of the ADC faction in the state, Raji Sulaiman Zumo, announced the suspension today. Also suspended is the former Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal. Recall that a faction of ADC led by Nafiu Bala Gombe is laying claim to the position of national Chairman of the party. The development prompted the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to derecognize the leadership of the ADC under former Senate President David Mark,with the latter subsequently heading for…
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Apr
13
2026
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By Felix Duru Mbah
2027: Rocky Times For Oluyole Rep Akande-Sadipe, Laments Loss Of Supporters To Accord Party

2027: Rocky Times For Oluyole Rep Akande-Sadipe, Laments Loss Of Supporters To Accord Party

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*APC Leaders Unconcerned House of Representatives member representing Oluyole federal constituency of Oyo State, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, was a pitiable sight at a meeting with the new executive officers (Exco) and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oluyole Local Government Area (LGA) of the state last Friday as she lamented the loss of majority of her supporters to another political party, Accord. At the meeting, held at her instance, at Mount Pleasant Hotel, Podo, Ibadan, Akande-Sadipe confessed in a melancholic tone that the mainstream of the support she had been nurturing for over six years under the Community…
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Apr
13
2026
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Who Is Leading EPL Top Scorer Race 2025-26?

Who Is Leading EPL Top Scorer Race 2025-26?

Sports
22:Erling Haaland (Manchester City) 21:Igor Thiago (Brentford) 15:Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City) 14:João Pedro (Chelsea) 12:Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) Danny Welbeck (Brighton) 11:Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) 10:Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth) Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United) Harry Wilson (Fulham) Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) 9:Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest) Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) Cole Palmer (Chelsea) Richarlison (Tottenham) Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) Raul Jiménez (Fulham) 8:Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United) Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) Zian Flemming (Burnley) Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) 7:Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton) Beto (Everton) Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) Casemiro (Manchester United) Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) Phil…
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Apr
13
2026
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Mbah Celebrates ‘Enugu’s Gift To Humanity’ Msgr Obiora Ike at 70, Hails His Legacy of Service, Character

Mbah Celebrates ‘Enugu’s Gift To Humanity’ Msgr Obiora Ike at 70, Hails His Legacy of Service, Character

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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has paid glowing tribute to founder of the Catholic Institute for Development, Justice and Peace (CIDJAP), Professor (Monsignor) Obiora Ike, describing him as a “champion of service and epitome of true character.” Mbah further hailed Ike, praising him as a rare gift to humanity, one whose life has been devoted to uplifting society through selfless service, education, youth empowerment and job creation. He spoke at a reception organised in honour of the cleric at the Holy Ghost Cathedral, Enugu, yesterday to mark his 70th birthday, 45 years of priesthood, and…
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Apr
13
2026
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Petrol Price In Nigeria May Hit N2000/l As Trump Threatens Blockade Of Hormuz Strait, Iran Warns US Of Dire Consequences

Petrol Price In Nigeria May Hit N2000/l As Trump Threatens Blockade Of Hormuz Strait, Iran Warns US Of Dire Consequences

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*Tehran Reportedly Charges $2m Per Trip Per Oil Vessel To Ply The Strait, Trump Moves To Stop It Petrol prices in Nigeria and globally may shoot up further if US President Donald Trump fails to reverse his order to the US military to begin blockading the vital Strait of Hormuz in an attempt to take control of the strategic waterway from Iran. The Strait is the maritime highway plied by about a fifth of global oil shipping. Trump's order came in the wake of failed peace negotiations between both countries in Pakistan,at the weekend. But, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC),…
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Apr
12
2026
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By Felix Duru Mbah
EPL: Momentum Now With Man City, Close Gap To Arsenal With ‘Destruction’ Of Chelsea

EPL: Momentum Now With Man City, Close Gap To Arsenal With ‘Destruction’ Of Chelsea

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*Wallop Blues 0-3 At Stamford Bridge *Gunners' 9-pt Lead Slashed, Could Disappear If City Win Game In Hand, Then Beat Gunners Weekend After a season dominated by long throws, tortured set-piece routines and rigid football, a killer blend of artistry and firepower is threatening to deliver another domestic treble for Manchester City. They have stirred when it matters most, crushing Liverpool in the FA Cup last weekend, and have their gaze firmly fixed on wounded prey after closing the gap on Arsenal today with an expert destruction of Chelsea at a flat Stamford Bridge. Pep Guardiola’s sharks could smell the…
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Apr
12
2026
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By Felix Duru Mbah
TRAGEDY! At Least 200 Traders, Others Perish In ‘Accidental’ Air Force Strike On Yobe Village Market

TRAGEDY! At Least 200 Traders, Others Perish In ‘Accidental’ Air Force Strike On Yobe Village Market

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No less than 200 people were feared dead after Nigerian military jets struck a village market while pursuing Islamist militants in Yobe State on ‌Saturday night, a councillor for the area and residents revealed today. Nigeria's Air Force said it had killed Boko Haram militants in the Jilli axis in the state, but in a statement released to Reuters on Sunday, it did not mention hitting a market. It did not respond ⁠to further requests for comment,Reuters reported,though the hierarchy later stated they were investigating the incident. The strike occurred in a village on the border with Borno state, the…
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Apr
12
2026
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Inside The Black Magic Pot of Nigeria

Inside The Black Magic Pot of Nigeria

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By FESTUS ADEDAYO (Published by the Sunday Tribune, April 12, 2026) A huge social dynamite recently exploded in the discourse of black magic. With the 2027 elections and early political manipulations already holding our lives by the jugular, the explosion went unnoticed. One of Yoruba’s leading musicians, Saheed Osupa, real name Saheed Okunola, openly detonated the dynamite. On March 30, 2026, at a live performance marking the birthday of a Yoruba actor, the musician admitted that he uses traditional spiritual power to fortify himself and enhance his musical success. Osupa is a known Islamic faith adherent. Can anyone openly hoist…
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Apr
12
2026
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2027: Between Gov. Mbah And Social Media Traducers

2027: Between Gov. Mbah And Social Media Traducers

Opinion
By SAMSON EZEA As a graduate of Mass Communication and a journalism practitioner for years now, I am totally baffled and at a loss over how Nigerians have abused social media platforms, using them to spread falsehood and fan the embers of war, discord, disunity, and crises. In doing this, they throw caution, ethics, decorum, professionalism, and facts to the wind, forgetting the fundamental principle of news gathering and reporting: that the authenticity or genuineness of the source(s) of information is more important than the information itself. For this reason, every news item must not only be attributed to a…
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