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Politics

January 14, 2026

2027: Why South-East APC backs Tinubu’s re-election

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr George Agbakahi, has explained the rationale behind the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term by leaders of the party in the South-East. Agbakahi said the decision

Judiciary

January 14, 2026

EFCC witness narrates alleged diversion of ₦33.2bn by ex-NSA Dasuki

The trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), over the alleged diversion of ₦33.2 billion meant for arms procurement resumed yesterday before Justice C.O. Agbaza of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, Abuja.

Judiciary

January 14, 2026

ICPC Drags El-Rufai Associate to Court Over Alleged ₦311bn Fraud

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a businessman and alleged associate of former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir el-Rufai, over an alleged ₦311 billion money laundering scheme. The suspect, Amadu Sule, Managing Director

Sports

January 14, 2026

AFCON semis: Chelle weighs tactical tweak as Ghanaian referee gets Nigeria–Morocco tie

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has hinted at a possible tactical switch ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against hosts Morocco in Rabat on Wednesday. Nigeria face a Moroccan side yet to concede from open play at

World News

January 14, 2026

U.S. Labels Muslim Brotherhood Factions in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon Terror Groups

The United States has formally designated the Muslim Brotherhood organisations operating in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon as terrorist entities, escalating its campaign against groups it considers threats to global security. U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced the decision

Politics

January 14, 2026

2027: Okowa rallies Delta APC members to back Tinubu

Former Governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to close ranks and work assiduously for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election.

2027: Why South-East APC backs Tinubu’s re-election

EFCC witness narrates alleged diversion of ₦33.2bn by ex-NSA Dasuki

ICPC Drags El-Rufai Associate to Court Over Alleged ₦311bn Fraud

AFCON semis: Chelle weighs tactical tweak as Ghanaian referee gets Nigeria–Morocco tie

U.S. Labels Muslim Brotherhood Factions in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon Terror Groups

2027: Okowa rallies Delta APC members to back Tinubu

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