2027 Elections: Abia Ex-Lawmaker, 200 Supporters Abandon APC for Labour Party.

The political landscape in Abia State underwent a significant tremor over the weekend as a former federal lawmaker led over 200 supporters into the Labour Party (LP). This mass defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) occurred during a formal reception ceremony held in Umuahia. The defectors cited the visionary leadership of Governor Alex Otti…

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Six Chelsea Players Shortlisted for 2026 London Football Awards

Six Chelsea players have been shortlisted for honours at the 2026 London Football Awards, underlining the club’s continued influence in English football across both the men’s and women’s games. According to information released on the club’s official website, Moises Caicedo, Estevao Willian, Millie Bright, Wieke Kaptein, Alyssa Thompson and Keira Walsh are all in contention…

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Tinubu Holds Closed-Door Meeting with Wike, Fubara to Ease Rivers Tensions

  President Bola Tinubu has once more waded into the protracted political feud in Rivers State, convening key stakeholders for discussions aimed at halting escalating tensions between Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Reports from multiple sources indicate that the late-night meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday involved…

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Sudan Resumes Full IGAD Membership Amid Ongoing Civil War

  Sudan’s government has resumed full participation in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, ending a two-year suspension that stemmed from regional tensions over the country’s devastating internal conflict. The move, announced by the foreign ministry in Khartoum, comes as the nearly three-year war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues…

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Cambridge University Returns 116 Benin Artefacts To Nigeria In Historic Repatriation

In a landmark move, Cambridge University in the United Kingdom has officially returned 116 Benin artefacts from its Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) to Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM). The decision marks a major step in addressing the colonial-era seizure of cultural heritage and restoring national pride. The artefacts, primarily cast…

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Bad Bunny Turns Super Bowl Into Giant Puerto Rican Street Party Amid Trump Backlash

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny stole the spotlight at Sunday’s Super Bowl, transforming the stadium into a lively street party celebrating Puerto Rico and its culture. The reggaeton icon’s Spanish-language performance emphasized unity, heritage, and resilience — even as it drew sharp criticism from former President Donald Trump. Fans had eagerly anticipated the 31-year-old singer’s…

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Electoral Act Reforms: Peter Obi Joins Youth Protesters at National Assembly

Electoral Act Reforms: Peter Obi Joins Youth Protesters at National Assembly

  The Nigerian political landscape witnessed a dramatic escalation on Monday as Peter Obi joined hundreds of aggrieved youths at the National Assembly. This unexpected appearance followed several days of rising tensions over the controversial 2026 amendments to the Electoral Act. Protesters primarily demand the immediate reinstatement of mandatory electronic transmission of results from all…

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