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1 week ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Adedamola Ogunbewon
Eleven governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court, challenging President Bola Tinubu’s constitutional authority to suspend Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara or impose emergency rule in the state. The suit, lodged on Tuesday, seeks a judicial interpretation of the president’s powers concerning democratically elected state officials.
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2 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Adedamola Ogunbewon
An Inspector of Police, Stephen Enang, slumped and died shortly after watching Arsenal’s emphatic 3–0 win over Spanish giants Real Madrid on Tuesday night in Calabar. The late Enang, a native of Ekori in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, was attached to the Akim Police Division along IBB Way. Known among friends for his soft-spoken nature and deep passion for Arsenal, Enang was said to be in high spirits throughout the game.
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2 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Adedamola Ogunbewon
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s candidate for president in 2023, and the Abia state governor, Alex Otti, have jointly called a meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). The NEC gathering is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Abuja.
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2 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Adedamola Ogunbewon
Protesters have taken to the streets of Abuja and Lagos despite repeated warnings from the police. The demonstrations, organised by the Take It Back Movement, are underway in several parts of the country. In Abuja, activist and movement leader Omoyele Sowore was joined by Deji Adeyanju, a human rights lawyer, as they led demonstrators in defiance of police efforts to disperse them. In Lagos, a group of protesters was seen with placards in Ikeja, the state capital, continuing their march.
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2 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Adedamola Ogunbewon
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has emerged as the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. Soludo was the sole aspirant at the APGA governorship primary on Saturday at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka. Announcing the results, the Returning Officer, Uche Nwegbo, stated:“Total delegates for this election is 3,260; 3,175 were accredited; 3,172 total votes cast, with four invalid votes. The governor received 3,168 yes-votes and no no-votes.
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2 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Adedamola Ogunbewon
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has officially presented Oba Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo at a grand ceremony held at Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, on Saturday. Addressing a large crowd during the event, Makinde explained that the formal presentation was a culmination of earlier legal and traditional processes. “On the 10th of January, 2025, I pended my signature for the recommendation of Oyo Mesi for Oba Akeem Owoade to be a new Alaafin of Oyo,” Makinde said.
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2 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Adedamola Ogunbewon
Oba Abimbola Owoade has been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Owoade succeeds the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who died on April 22, 2022, at 83. The coronation took place at Olivet Baptist High School in Oyo, where Governor Seyi Makinde led a host of dignitaries, including notable Nigerians.
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2 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Adedamola Ogunbewon
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle remains optimistic about Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the team’s shaky start in the qualifiers. The 47-year-old Malian tactician, who took over after Nigeria’s winless run in their first four games, led the team to a 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali. However, a recent draw against Zimbabwe has further complicated their path, with Nigeria trailing group leaders South Africa by six points.
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2 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Adedamola Ogunbewon
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday introduced his long-anticipated “red hot” tariffs aimed at boosting American manufacturing and penalising nations for what he describes as years of unfair trade practices. Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff on all imports into the U.S., with higher rates imposed on countries with trade surpluses against America. Some of the highest rates will be levied on smaller countries, with goods from Lesotho facing 50%.
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2 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Adedamola Ogunbewon
Following the severe traffic congestion experienced by Lagos residents on Independence Bridge on Wednesday, April 2, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has visited the area to assess the ongoing repair works. According to the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, Jubril Gawat, Sanwo-Olu arrived at the site by 9:59am on Thursday, April 3, accompanied by government officials. Gawat, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), shared a video of the governor’s visit.
