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Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Nigerian Senate exceeded its powers by suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, declaring the suspension excessive and unconstitutional. The court emphasized that the Senate’s rules did not specify a maximum suspension period and that such a lengthy suspension effectively silences her constituents, which is unlawful.…
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Residents have demanded a constitution that enforces rotational presidency among Nigeria’s geopolitical zones and grants full autonomy to local governments. These demands were raised during the South-East Zonal Public Hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution in Enugu. Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu emphasized the importance of rotational presidency and governorship to promote fairness,…
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Former Manchester United star Paul Pogba has opened up about the difficulties he faced during his 18-month ban from football, revealing that many people distanced themselves from him during the period. The 32-year-old was suspended due to a doping violation while playing for Juventus, which eventually led to the termination of his contract, leaving him…
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The Federal Government has fixed a national stakeholder forum for July 23–24, 2025, to address growing concerns surrounding petrol pricing and supply within the downstream sector. The forum, which is being organized by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), will bring together key industry stakeholders—marketers, refiners, and government officials—to deliberate on pricing…
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The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦1 billion through her Renewed Hope Initiative to support victims of violent attacks in Plateau State. During her visit to Jos, she made it clear that the funds were raised privately and not sourced from government allocations. She emphasized that her commitment is driven by…
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Five-time Grammy Award winner, Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo, has been announced as a 2026 Hollywood Walk of Fame star recipient, making her the first African artist to receive this honor. With a career spanning over four decades, she is celebrated for her unique blend of Afrobeat, West African, jazz, funk, and Latin influences, and…
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U.S. President Donald Trump will hold meetings with leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal from July 9 to 11. The gathering appears to continue recent U.S. diplomatic efforts in Africa, following last month’s peace deal between Rwanda and the DRC. Unlike a tense May meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the upcoming…
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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reiterated his support for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the coalition platform for the 2027 elections aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu. He emphasized that the coalition prioritizes Nigeria’s best interests and was formed after careful reflection on the country’s current challenges. Obi further highlighted the…
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Jota, a 28-year-old Liverpool footballer, and his brother Andre, a 26-year-old professional footballer for Penafiel has died in a car accident in Cernadilla, Spain, shortly after midnight on July 3, 2025. The brothers were traveling in a Lamborghini when a tire blowout during overtaking caused the vehicle to leave the motorway and catch fire, also…
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Former Director General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency Baltasar Engonga faces 18 years in prison for corruption. Detained since September 2024 at Black Beach Prison, he appeared in Malabo court for embezzlement, unlawful enrichment, and abuse of power during his tenure from 2015 to 2020. Prosecutors detailed a scheme to divert public funds,…
