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Day: February 6, 2026

2027: I never met Peter Obi – Umar Ardo on why INEC refused to register ADA

Umar Ardo, promoter of the All Democratic Alliance, ADA, has denied claims linking the proposed political party to former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday, Ardo dismissed rumours that ADA was sponsored by Obi, describing them as false and misleading. He said there was speculation that the…

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INEC can’t choose leadership for PDP – Turaki

The Taminu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot appoint leadership for the party. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, stated this while reacting to the INEC quarterly consultative meeting with political parties, attended by the Abdulraman Mohammed-led National Caretaker…

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SPL: Modric, Marcelo, Vnicious react as Benzema scores hat-trick in first game for new club

Luka Modric, Marcelo and Vinicius Junior, who used to play with Karim Benzema at Real Madrid, have shared their thoughts after the Frenchman scored a hat-trick in his first match with Al-Hilal. Benzema, 38, made a big move on the last day of the transfer window by moving from Al-Ittihad to Al-Hilal on a free…

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Kanu Nwankwo, Okocha, Finidi George to participate in Africa Legend Football Match

Former Nigerian Super Eagles legend Kanu Nwankwo has confirmed that he, alongside Jay Jay Okocha, Finidi George and many other African football legends, will feature in the African Legends United Gala Match. Nwankwo made this known in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of the African Continental Free Trade Area Festival (ACFTA Fest) in…

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Troops smash kidnappers’ camps, apprehend 13 suspects in Edo

Troops of the Nigerian Army have dismantled kidnappers’ hideouts in Edo North Senatorial District, apprehended 13 suspects and recovered arms, drugs and other incriminating items. This is contained in a statement on Friday by the acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Capt. Kennedy Anyanwu. Anyanwu said the operation, carried out on…

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Electoral Act Amendment: Stop playing with fire — Ezekwesili warns Senate

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has sharply criticised the Senate over its handling of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, warning lawmakers against actions she said could further inflame public frustration and undermine Nigeria’s democracy. Ezekwesili spoke on Friday during an interview on Arise Television’s The Morning Show, two days after the Senate passed…

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