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Ebonyi APC Chieftain Joins 2027 NASS Race

Barrister Tochukwu Ogalegu, an APC chieftain in Ebonyi, has declared to run for the House of Representatives in 2027, promising grassroots-focused leadership. Read his plans for the Ebonyi/Ohaukwu constituency.

Rooney Says Liverpool Still in Title Contention

Wayne Rooney insists Liverpool are still Premier League title contenders. The Man Utd legend tips Arsenal and Man City as favourites but warns against writing off Klopp's side. Read his full analysis.

Haaland Breaks Ronaldo's Premier League Goal Record

Manchester City's Erling Haaland becomes the fastest to 100 Premier League goals, breaking Cristiano Ronaldo's record. The Norwegian's brace against West Ham sends a title warning to Arsenal. Read fan reactions.

Tinubu Vows to Hunt Down Terrorism Financiers

President Bola Tinubu pledges to target terrorism financiers and armed groups under a new national security doctrine. Read his full statement from the 2026 budget presentation.

NASS Steps into Dangote, NMDPRA Face-Off

The House of Representatives committee has summoned Aliko Dangote and NMDPRA leaders to halt public feuding and resolve sector tensions. Read the full details.

Chelsea Boss Maresca: 6 Teams Can Win EPL Title

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca believes the Premier League title race is wide open with six contenders. Arsenal's lead is now just two points after recent setbacks. Read the full analysis.

MTEF 2026-2028 Signals Fiscal Realism, CPPE Says

The CPPE hails Nigeria's new MTEF-FSP for budget credibility but experts warn late approval undermines scrutiny. Key figures: $64.85 oil benchmark, N1,512/$ exchange rate. Read the full analysis.

Arsenal's EPL title bid suffers major injury blow

Arsenal's Premier League title charge suffers a huge setback as Mikel Arteta confirms Cristhian Mosquera is out for weeks. This follows a dramatic 2-1 loss to Aston Villa that ended their 18-match unbeaten run. Read more.

Constitutional Amendment Seeks 182 New Seats for Women

Nigeria's National Assembly debates a landmark bill to create 182 reserved legislative seats for women, aiming to tackle the nation's severe gender imbalance in politics. Read the details and the Senate's counter-proposal.

CSOs Urge NASS to Finalize 2025 Constitution Review

Civil Society Organisations pressure Nigeria's National Assembly to urgently pass 44 constitutional amendments, citing national security, electoral reforms, and eroding public trust. Action is needed before year-end.

Reps Defer Constitution Review Debate for Wider Talks

The House of Representatives has postponed its Constitution review debate to allow for broader consultation and technical alignment on critical amendments. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu says the move safeguards the process's credibility. Read more.

Tinubu's Drive for State Police Gains Momentum

President Bola Tinubu urges constitutional amendment for state police, calling it a national imperative to combat Nigeria's security crisis. Will the National Assembly act?

Arteta's Worrying Injury Update on Rice and Mosquera

Mikel Arteta provides a concerning update on Declan Rice and Cristhian Mosquera after Arsenal's win over Brentford. The Gunners' title challenge faces a major test with a growing injury list. Read the full details.

NASS Confirms Musa, Bans Ransom in Security Overhaul

The Senate and House of Representatives confirm Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister and adopt hard-line anti-terror measures, banning ransom payments and amnesty for terrorists. Read the details.

Tinubu to Appoint New Defence Minister This Week

President Bola Tinubu is set to forward a new Minister of Defence nominee to the Senate this week, following Abubakar Badaru's resignation on health grounds. Get the latest reactions and analysis.

ADC Set to Harvest 21 Senators, 86 Reps for 2027

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly set to receive over 100 National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 polls, with defections hitting APC hardest. Read details of the political realignment.

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