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INEC Announces Final Phase of Voter Registration Resuming May 11
INEC has announced that the final phase of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will resume on May 11, 2026. The 60-day window targets new 18-year-old voters and those with missing PVCs.
Football
UEFA Champions: Saka’s Goal Sinks Atletico as Arsenal Reach UCL Final
Arsenal have qualified for the UEFA Champions League final for the first time since 2006. Bukayo Saka scored the winner in a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid to seal a 2-1 aggregate win.
Government
Wike Revokes Land Around Jabi Lake, Abuja, Orders Demolition
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered a crackdown on abandoned plots around Jabi Lake, revoking land titles after 15 years of inactivity and warning against misuse of recreational spaces in Abuja.
Politics
ADC Release Primaries Timetable, Set Presidential Ticket at ₦90m
The ADC has released its 2026 primary election timetable, setting the presidential nomination fee at ₦90 million. Youths aged 18 to 35 will receive a 50% discount to encourage participation.
Economy
Alex Otti Approves Feasibility Study for Azumini–Obeaku Sea Port
Governor Alex Otti has ordered an immediate feasibility study for the Azumini–Obeaku Sea Port. The project involves dredging inland waterways to connect Abia State directly to the high sea.
Politics
ADC Crisis is Self-Inflicted, Says Political Analyst Sam Amadi
ADC internal crisis has been described as self-inflicted by public policy analyst, Dr Sam Amadi, citing weak internal structures at the leadership level of the party.
Alex Otti Approves Feasibility Study for Azumini–Obeaku Sea Port
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Opinion: “How Opposition Tinubu Would Treat President Tinubu” – By Farooq Kperogi
In this column, the author contrasts President Tinubu's current governance with his fierce opposition playbook against past leaders. What if Tinubu faced Tinubu? A revealing look at hypocrisy, strategy, and the opposition's failure to fight fire with fire.
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Interview: Ex-Trump National Security Adviser Insists, “Nothing to Negotiate with Tehran”
As the war in the Middle East enters its fourth day, former US National Security Adviser John Bolton has defended Washington’s military actions against...
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