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US hospital ship to Greenland

Denmark, Greenland say no to US hospital ship after Trump’s proposal

Denmark and Greenland on Sunday firmly rejected former US President Donald Trump’s offer to send a naval hospital ship to the Arctic island, insisting there was no need for such assistance. The response highlights the territories’ confidence in their healthcare systems. A day earlier, Trump announced he would send “a great hospital boat to Greenland […]

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FULLLIST: APC wins five of six FCT councils election

FULLLIST: APC wins five of six FCT Councils election

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won five out of the six chairmanship positions contested in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with one seat. Results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday showed that the APC won in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC),

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Trump warns Iran, United States President, Donald Trump

Trump to impose 10% global tariffs despite Supreme Court ruling

US President Donald Trump has vowed to move forward with a 10% global tariffs Trump plan, despite the Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous tariff measures as illegal. The apex court had earlier ruled that Trump lacked the authority to impose blanket duties on imports under emergency powers, stating that the law he

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INEC

INEC to test new Electoral Act as FCT, Rivers, Kano hold polls Saturday

The Independent National Electoral Commission will on Saturday conduct the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections alongside bye-elections in Rivers and Kano states, marking its first major electoral exercise under the Electoral Act 2026. The elections are expected to tests new Electoral Act provisions, especially the full implementation of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System

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A woman sparked mixed reactions online after saying Peter Obi too soft for politics, praising Bola Tinubu’s tough leadership style and questioning whether moral idealism fits Nigeria’s political terrain.

Woman says Peter Obi too soft for politics, sparks mixed reactions online

A woman has stirred heated debate online after declaring that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi is “too soft” for Nigeria’s political terrain. The comment was made during a Kay Hikers Club discussion themed “City Boy vs Village Boy.” In a clip that began trending on Friday, she argued that politics demands firmness and

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Four of my associates arrested, I may be next – El-Rufai

ICPC raids Nasir El-Rufai’s residence

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday searched the residence of Malam Nasir Nasir El-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna State. His media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, disclosed the development on Thursday. Ubong Akpan, El-Rufai’s lawyer, criticised the action, describing it as “unlawful and a clear violation of legal procedures and

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Ramadan: Forgive me, Tinubu begs Nigerians over alleged sins

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, peace, and moral renewal as Muslims begin the Ramadan fast, calling on citizens to forgive one another and show compassion. Speaking on Wednesday at a Ramadan Tafsir held at the State House Mosque in Abuja, the President described the holy month as a period of spiritual

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Nyesom Wike

‘Stop adding to Nigeria’s crisis with your mouth’, ADC blasts Wike

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, against making statements that could deepen the country’s problems. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party criticised Wike’s reported declaration of “war” against candidates opposed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the

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INEC

BREAKING: INEC announces timetable, date for 2027 general elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the timetable and schedule for the 2027 general elections. At a press conference in Abuja on Friday, the Chairman of the Commission, Joash Amupitan, dismissed earlier reports claiming that the electoral body had already released the timetable. ALSO READ: Fubara dissolves cabinet 48 hours after Tinubu-brokered reconciliation talks

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