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THE PROPOSED OPPOSITION CONSENSUS CANDIDACY
MONDAY PHILIPS EKPE writes that rival candidates in next year’s presidential poll do not stand much chance outside coalition For now, it appears like kite-flying. The August 2, 2026 open letter
PASSPORTS AND THE PECKING ORDER
Your passport dictates how you are treated. But it can be reversed, argues JOSHUA J. OMOJUWA Take two men and a plane ticket. The first is an American or a
Nigeria to miss Women’s World Cup for first time in over 30 years
The Super Falcons had hoped to recover from their disappointing WAFCON quarter-final exit against Cameroon, but South Africa proved too strong in Thursday’s crucial play-off. The post Nigeria to miss
I ignored warnings before backing Gbenga Daniel for Senate in 2023 – Abiodun
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that he was advised not to support former governor and current senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, for the Senate during the 2023
2 African countries qualify for 2027 Women World Cup playoffs
Ghana and South Africa have secured Africa’s two places in the inter-confederation play-offs for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after both countries recorded crucial victories in Casablanca on Thursday.
Police mopped up 34 illegal weapons in Osun ahead poll – Force PRO
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that it has mopped up 34 illegal firearms ahead of the governorship election in Osun State. This was disclosed by
South Africa beat Nigeria 2-1 to end Super Falcons’ World Cup hopes
South Africa defeated Nigeria 2-1 in Casablanca on Thursday to secure a place in the Inter-Confederation Playoff preliminary round for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The defeat
2027: Makinde names ex-SSS DG Lawal Daura as running mate
Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has selected former Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), Lawal Daura, as his running mate for the 2027 presidential
Just in: Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports of unmanned drones and their components to reduce US reliance on imports in an industry dominated
Nigeria, US reinforce strategic defence, security partnership at Washington talks
By Kingsley Omonobi Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has concluded high-level bilateral engagements with United States authorities in Washington DC, aimed at deepening military-to-military relations and fortifying counter-terrorism
