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By Emmanuel Kwada Just four months into 2026, the Nigerian military has already recorded the deaths of at least six senior officers in terrorism-related attacks, primarily in Borno State, raising serious concerns that the year could become the deadliest for high-ranking personnel in the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign in the North-East. This alarming toll marks a […]Continue Reading
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By Emmanuel Kwada The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday concluded its national convention in Abuja, where delegates overwhelmingly approved amendments to the party’s constitution, ratified key resolutions, and signalled strong ambitions for the 2027 general elections. A total of 1,576 delegates were accredited for the event held at the Rainbow Event Continue Reading
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By Emmanuel Kwada The Gwoza Elite Forum, a prominent Christian group in Borno State, has voiced deep disappointment over the alleged deliberate neglect of Christian Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state, despite ongoing resettlement efforts by the government. Speaking at the third Gwoza Christian National Conference held in Maiduguri on Saturday, the Continue Reading
News Politics Top Story
By Emmanuel Kwada  ‎The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has strongly criticised the Federal Government’s proposal to allocate ₦135.22 billion for election-related litigation in the revised 2026 budget, describing the provision as excessive, opaque, and a troubling signal of anticipated widespread disputes ahead of Continue Reading
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By Emmanuel Kwada The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has issued a stern warning against the growing involvement of courts and lawyers in the internal affairs of political parties, describing the trend as a direct threat to the rule of law and Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a strongly worded statement released […]Continue Reading
Banking Business Economy News
By Emmanuel Kwada The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced sweeping reforms to the Bank Verification Number (BVN) framework, with 10 key changes set to take effect from May 1, 2026. The measures, aimed at tightening digital banking security and significantly reducing fraud, will directly impact how millions of Nigerians access mobile apps, switch […]Continue Reading
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By Emmanuel Kwada A wave of violence targeting predominantly Christian communities swept across Nigeria’s Middle Belt and northeast during the 2026 Holy Week and Easter period, claiming over 100 lives and resulting in dozens of abductions, according to reports from local sources, Christian advocacy groups, and media outlets. The attacks, many occurring during or Continue Reading
Economy News Politics
By Emmanuel Kwada More than two years after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration removed fuel subsidies, secured billions in fresh loans from multilateral lenders, and aggressively widened the tax net, the promised economic turnaround remains elusive for millions of ordinary Nigerians. Instead, a deepening cost-of-living crisis, persistent insecurity, and Continue Reading
Entertainment News Sports
By Emmanuel Kwada The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has achieved an unprecedented milestone: ten African teams will compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This represents the largest-ever representation from the continent at the global showpiece, eclipsing the previous maximum of five teams that featured in every […]Continue Reading