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Nov
06
2026
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Crowds Boo, Attack Nasarawa Gov At APC Presidential Campaign Rally

Crowds Boo, Attack Nasarawa Gov At APC Presidential Campaign Rally

News
*Others Talk Back In Hausa As Gov Addressed Rally *Uzodimma, Other Bigwigs Present Obviously angry crowds heckled, booed and hurled a dangerous object at Governor A.A. Sule of Nasarawa State at a presidential campaign rally of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Middle Belt state on Wednesday. Eye witnesses said the embarrassing development was interpreted as a manifestation of the depth of frustration and despair over the socioeconomic and security policies of the APC which affect the masses. The attack occurred at Lafia Square in the state capital during the rally which was attended by Vice President Kashim…
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Nov
06
2026
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By Felix Duru Mbah
DISAPPOINTMENT FROM MIDTERMS: Fear In Iran Over Possible Resumption Of Trump Bombings, As Tehran Reportedly ‘Hang More People Daily’

DISAPPOINTMENT FROM MIDTERMS: Fear In Iran Over Possible Resumption Of Trump Bombings, As Tehran Reportedly ‘Hang More People Daily’

Foreign
*Many Think Since This Is Trump’s Second Term, He Therefore Doesn’t Need To Be Re-Elected, He Might Continue The War *'What Worries Me Is That The Regime Has Been Executing People Daily And This Is Only Getting Worse, With Or Without War' Just hours after the US midterm election results delivered a crushing defeat for the Republican Party, pro-regime crowds gathered in Tehran’s Enghelab Square to set fire to a giant banner depicting US President Donald Trump, Vice-President JD Vance, envoy Steve Witkoff and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Iranian officials have since issued defiant statements celebrating the Republican losses,…
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Nov
06
2026
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Tinubu Okays Grassroots Sports Summit To Boost Talent Hunt

Tinubu Okays Grassroots Sports Summit To Boost Talent Hunt

Sports
*Takes Place 18-19 Nov, 2026 *No Reason To Fail, says Comrade Shaibu By Tony Ezimakor, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the convening of a national grassroots sports summit for Abuja as the administration moves to boost talent discovery, youth development and enhanced podium performance in both continental and global sports competitions. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sports Development, Adeyinka Anthony Adegboye, made the disclosure at a press conference on Thursday, noting that the country's return to sustained performance requires a comprehensive national strategy to discover, nurture and support sporting talents across Nigeria. The presidential aide observed that…
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Nov
05
2026
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By Felix Duru Mbah
A Bitter End For Ronaldo – The Icon Who Transformed Portugal

A Bitter End For Ronaldo – The Icon Who Transformed Portugal

Sports
By Guillem Balague Cristiano Ronaldo's old rival Leo Messi left Argentina less than a month ago with a nation applauding him. The Portugal legend has gone another way, and it was always going to be the case. The 41-year-old announced his international retirement today after 23 years but also after a fallout with coach Jorge Jesus which was resolved with a sanction of 30 days, that had already been served, and a fine of 255 euros. It was the punishment imposed on the Portuguese striker for leaving the team's training camp without permission. Jesus kept him on the bench for…
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Nov
05
2026
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Court Nullification Of 2027 Bid: Atiku Reacts, ‘After Seeing Massive Turnout In My Sokoto Rally, They Want To Frustrate My North Support’

Court Nullification Of 2027 Bid: Atiku Reacts, ‘After Seeing Massive Turnout In My Sokoto Rally, They Want To Frustrate My North Support’

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*'The Timing Of This Judgment Is No Coincidence. It Is Part Of A Strategy To Weaken My Support In The North And Frustrate A Campaign Whose Message Is Resonating Across The Country' *Nigerians Across The Country Are Suffering Under This Government, And They Deserve A Leader With A Credible Plan To Make Life Affordable Again, He Says A swift response has come from presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, to today's Federal High Court Abuja verdict nullifying the processes leading to his emergence as the party's flagbearer. Justice Peter Lifu of the court also voided David Mark-led…
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Nov
05
2026
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Gov Yusuf Reshapes Cabinet To Accommodate Varying Political Tendencies Ahead Of 2027

Gov Yusuf Reshapes Cabinet To Accommodate Varying Political Tendencies Ahead Of 2027

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By Sani Bala Karo, Kano In what appears a strategic move to perfect integration and strengthen unity among different camps in Kano State's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has injected new blood into the State Executive Council while two Commissioners were reassigned. A reliable source close to the Council told People&Politics that the cabinet shakeup became "necessary as part of efforts to accommodate and redistribute ministerial responsibility among the old and new party members." Recall that Gov. Yusuf and his supporters defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) early this year to the APC. The…
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Nov
05
2026
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US Midterm Elections: Lesson for Nigeria

US Midterm Elections: Lesson for Nigeria

Opinion
U.S. midterm elections: Lesson for Nigeria – The American electorate decided to punish the GOP because of the ruinous impact of Trump’s policies and the blind loyalty of his Republican enablers. They neither blamed Obama nor President Joe Biden for their predicament. They simply held Trump to account… It was a misnomer that after the eight disastrous years of Buhari, the APC was rewarded with a fresh mandate in 2023. It will be a tragedy of monumental proportions if there is an encore in 2027 because the January elections must be a referendum on those who currently hold the levers…
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Nov
05
2026
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By Felix Duru Mbah
WEEKS TO 2027 ELECTIONS: Court Delivers Shocker To ADC, Nullifies Atiku’s Emergence As Presidential Candidate, Removes Mark, Aregbesola, Party’s Candidates

WEEKS TO 2027 ELECTIONS: Court Delivers Shocker To ADC, Nullifies Atiku’s Emergence As Presidential Candidate, Removes Mark, Aregbesola, Party’s Candidates

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With barely two months to the January 2027 elections, a major political seesaw has been unleashed on the polity as Justice Peter Odo Lifu of Federal High Court, Abuja, has nullified all the processes of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) that produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party's presidential candidate for the 2027 election. In a judgment today, Justice Lifu also quashed the emergence of former Senate President David Mark, Ogbeni (Engr.) Rauf Aregbesola and others as national leaders of the ADC. Also, candidates nominated for the 2027 general elections have their nominations cancelled on account of…
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Nov
05
2026
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2027: Sokoto Stands Still For Atiku, ADC

2027: Sokoto Stands Still For Atiku, ADC

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By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto National Chairman of opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has expressed confidence in the party's readiness for the 2027 general elections, declaring that Sokoto State remains a strategic political stronghold for the party. Mark made the declaration on Wednesday while addressing party members and supporters during a political gathering in Sokoto, where he commended the people of the state for the warm reception accorded him and other national leaders of the party. He expressed gratitude for the massive show of support from the party faithful, describing the reception as a demonstration of the party's…
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Nov
05
2026
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Champions League Newcomers Fabregas’ Como Destroy Lens Away In Nine-Goal Rout, Liverpool Fall, Arsenal Survive But Win, Madrid, Man City Scrape Victories (FIND BELOW RESULTS OF UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCHES PLAYED ON WEDNESDAY, 4 NOVEMBER)

Champions League Newcomers Fabregas’ Como Destroy Lens Away In Nine-Goal Rout, Liverpool Fall, Arsenal Survive But Win, Madrid, Man City Scrape Victories (FIND BELOW RESULTS OF UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCHES PLAYED ON WEDNESDAY, 4 NOVEMBER)

Sports
*Betis' 100% Winning Record Ends *Porto Hammer Napoli Como produced a stunning away performance as they put nine goals past a hapless Lens side to match the record for most scored by a team in a Champions League game. The Italian side equalled Bayern Munich's tally against Dinamo Zagreb in 2024 as a remarkable debut European campaign for Cesc Fabregas' team continued in France. While the Italians have a share of the record for most goals in the Champions League era, Feyenoord hold the European Cup mark having beaten Icelandic side KR 12-2 in September 1969. Having thumped RB Leipzig…
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