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Jonathan warns: Govs’ show of force threatens democracy

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that the growing practice of serving governors, senior political office holders and party leaders descending on states during off-cycle elections with large entourages and heavy security details could threaten Nigeria’s democracy if left unchecked.

19 August 2026

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Transfer: Mourinho reveals why Rodri chose Barcelona over Real Madrid

Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has revealed that Rodri had reservations about joining the Spanish giants before eventually moving to Barcelona. The Spain international left Manchester City and was linked with a move to Real Madrid before completing his transfer to the club’s long-standing rivals. Mourinho disclosed that he personally spoke with Rodri during the […]

19th August 2026

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Iheanacho: Bursaspor won’t lose at home

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has assured that Bursaspor won’t lose a Turkish second-tier at home, once the squad has its fans backing.

19th August 2026

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Vandalism of critical road infrastructure

Iron  and aluminum scavengers are on the prowl. Sometimes, they operate under the cover of darkness to carry out their nefarious activities. In recent times, they have engaged in destroying and stealing manhole covers, iron rails and metals used to cover drainage channels or to protect transformers, bridge protective rails and rods in Lagos and other places. 

19th August 2026

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Tinubu’s advice to governors on needless projects

President Bola Tinubu has enjoined state governors to prioritise essential infrastructure projects and welfare of the citizens rather than building needless flyovers and projects that do not add values to…

18th August 2026

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Nigeria’s debt service trap

There  is no doubt that spending so much on debt servicing will threaten Nigeria’s fiscal stability. With a 60 per cent debt-service-to-revenue ratio and over N15 trillion committed to debt…

17th August 2026

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With the steady erosion of democratic legitimacy in Africa and the strong wind of undemocratic change of governments…

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