15 h. ago Rivers State of emergency: Is Nigeria’s democracy safe with its courts?

NIGERIA’S democracy swooped into the unease mood after the 2023 elections. The state of emergency in Rivers State raised more read more Rivers State of emergency: Is Nigeria’s democracy safe with its courts?

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16 h. ago The dark side of failing the citizens and the paradoxical thriving of undemocratic politicians in democracy

Democracy is often celebrated as the most legitimate system of governance humanity has devised. It promises representation, accountability, and the read more The dark side of failing the citizens and the paradoxical thriving of undemocratic politicians in democracy

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19 h. ago Inside Gombe’s 2027 Power Struggle: Structures, Defections And Influence

BABAJI USMAN BABAJI writes on the ongoing power play in Gombe State as politicians prepare for the 2027 general elections With the 2027 general elections still some distance away, political activity in Gombe State increasingly suggests that the contest has already begun, not through open campaigns or formal declarations, but through a calculated and deliberate […]

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24 h. ago Nigerians demand action after medical errors plunge families into agony

Families in Nigeria are devastated by rising medical negligence. Learn about the systemic failures, weak oversight, and the urgent call for accountability. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-demand-action-after-medical-errors-plunge-families-into-agony/

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25 h. ago Suspending mining will harm economy, livelihoods – MAN President, Ayankale

Miners Association of Nigeria President argues against suspending mining, stating it harms the economy, affects livelihoods, and fails to stop illegal mine Read More: https://punchng.com/suspending-mining-will-harm-economy-livelihoods-man-president-ayankale/

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28 h. ago Allow Tinubu finish second term, APC chieftain tells Northern politicians

APC chieftain Osita Okechukwu urges Northern politicians to support a Tinubu second term, emphasizing Nigeria’s power rotation convention for national unit Read More: https://punchng.com/allow-tinubu-finish-second-term-apc-chieftain-tells-northern-politicians/

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28 h. ago Arsenal Stumble At Nottingham Forest, Miss Chance To Extend Lead

Arsenal squandered a golden opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to nine points, drawing 0-0 with a resilient Nottingham Forest side. The Gunners, hoping to capitalise on rivals Manchester City’s earlier slip-up against Manchester United, failed to break down a dogged Forest defence. Despite having watched City lose, […]

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29 h. ago Arsenal Extend Premier League Lead Despite Drawing Against Nottingham 

City have failed to apply any pressure to Arsenal during a four-game winless Premier League run since the turn of the year. The post Arsenal Extend Premier League Lead Despite Drawing Against Nottingham  appeared first on Channels Television.

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36 h. ago Senegal Accuse Morocco Of Sabotage Ahead Of 2025 AFCON Final Clash Agaisnt Morocco

The Senegalese Football Federation, FSF, has listed a series of actions and logistical failures that point to Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, 2025 host, Morocco’s deliberate attempts at sabotage ahead of the final tomorrow, Sunday. The FSF, in a statement released this morning, alleged systematic hindrance of its national team’s preparations for tomorrow’s final. FSF […] The post Senegal Accuse Morocco Of Sabotage Ahead Of 2025 AFCON Final Clash Agaisnt Morocco appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Restoring national integrity is a core and urgent imperative for Nigeria’s sustainable development

Nigeria’s development crisis is no longer driven primarily by policy failure or institutional weakness, but by the routine normalisation of read more Restoring national integrity is a core and urgent imperative for Nigeria’s sustainable development

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56 h. ago ‘There Won’t Be Help From Anybody’, EFCC Warns Corrupt Politicians, Others In Cryptic Message

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, warned corrupt politicians, civil servants, and fraudsters, saying there won’t be help for them from anywhere when they get caught in the agency’s net. EFCC gave the warning in a cryptic message written in Pidgin English and posted on its verified social media handles shortly after […]

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61 h. ago S’Court affirms conviction of Lamido’s son over undeclared $40,000

The Supreme Court affirms the conviction of Aminu Sule Lamido for failing to declare $40,000, upholding the forfeiture of the funds to the government. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-scourt-affirms-conviction-of-lamidos-son-over-undeclared-40000/

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63 h. ago Mentor, ally, pillar of democracy, Tinubu hails Bisi Akande at 87

President Bola Tinubu pays tribute to Chief Bisi Akande on his 87th birthday, celebrating him as a mentor, ally, and pillar of Nigerian democracy. Read More: https://punchng.com/mentor-ally-pillar-of-democracy-tinubu-hails-bisi-akande-at-87/

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69 h. ago Rivers Assembly fails to sit amid rumors of plot to remove speaker Amaewhule

The Rivers State House of Assembly didn’t meet on Thursday, a week after adjourning its last sitting, as speculation swirls read more Rivers Assembly fails to sit amid rumors of plot to remove speaker Amaewhule

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3 d. ago Group flays Kwara over failure to publish 2026 budget proposal

A civil society group criticizes the Kwara State Government for its failure to make the proposed 2026 budget publicly accessible, urging transparency. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-flays-kwara-over-failure-to-publish-2026-budget-proposal/

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3 d. ago Rivers Assembly fails to sit 7 days after it began impeachment process against Fubara, Odu

… as Wike tells lawmaker to ‘follow your conscience’ … Traditional rulers wade in The Rivers State House of Assembly read more Rivers Assembly fails to sit 7 days after it began impeachment process against Fubara, Odu

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3 d. ago Gombe honours fallen heroes, urges citizens to support security agencies

Gombe State honours fallen heroes on Armed Forces Remembrance Day, with the deputy governor urging citizens to support security agencies for collective pea Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-honours-fallen-heroes-urges-citizens-to-support-security-agencies/

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3 d. ago Russian Embassy calls for stronger Nigeria–Russia legal cooperation

The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Nigeria has reacted to allegations linking a Nigerian citizen based in Russia to read more Russian Embassy calls for stronger Nigeria–Russia legal cooperation

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3 d. ago Taraba Nursing College blames students’ failure on poor attendance

Taraba Nursing College refutes exploitation claims, attributing high student failure rates to poor academic performance and chronic absenteeism. Read More: https://punchng.com/taraba-nursing-college-blames-students-failure-on-poor-attendance/

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3 d. ago Impeachment Plot: Rivers Assembly Members Divided, Fail To Reconvene Plenary

There seems to be cracks in the Rivers State House of Assembly, a development that has apparently forced the House not to reconvene plenary as planned on Thursday. 26 members of the House had on Thursday, January 8, 2026, signed Impeachment Notices against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, over alleged gross […]

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