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US Officially Withdraws From WHO One Year After Trump’s Executive Order 0

January 23, 2026

The United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially took effect today, exactly one year after President Donald Trump ordered the country to exit the global health body shortly after taking office. Under the terms of the agreement governing US membership of the WHO, a mandatory one-year notice period is required before

Delay In Passage Of Electoral Act Is An Attempt To Rig 2027 Polls — Atiku Abubakar 0

NEWS, SLIDE

January 23, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Federal Government and the leadership of the National Assembly of deliberately delaying the amendment of the Electoral Act, warning that the move is a calculated attempt to manipulate the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Atiku said the continued foot-dragging on critical electoral

INEC Lifts Campaign Ban Ahead Of June 20 Ekiti Governorship Election 0

NEWS, SLIDE

January 21, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will today officially lift the ban on public campaigns ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State. With the development, political parties and their candidates are now permitted to commence open campaigns, rallies, town hall meetings, and other electioneering activities in line with the provisions

APC Conflict Resolution Committee Holds Inaugural Meeting In Abuja 0
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- January 20, 2026
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Strategy, Conflict, Resolution, and Mobilisation Committee has held its inaugural meeting in Abuja, marking the formal take-off of the party’s latest effort to address internal disputes and strengthen nationwide mobilisation. The meeting was hosted by the committee’s chairman, Governor Mala Buni of Yobe State, at the Yobe State Governor’s Lodge
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NCC To Use Satellite Technology To Connect 23.3 Million Underserved Nigerians 0
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- January 20, 2026
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to deploy satellite technology to expand mobile network coverage to an estimated 23.3 million Nigerians who currently lack reliable access to terrestrial telecom infrastructure. The initiative will leverage satellite-to-phone services, also known as direct-to-device (D2D) or direct-to-cell connectivity, which enable ordinary smartphones to connect directly to
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Federal Government Spent N38.2bn On Gowon, Obasanjo, IBB, Others In 22 Years – Vanguard 0
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- January 18, 2026
The Federal Government has spent a total of ₦38.2 billion on the upkeep of former Nigerian leaders, including General Yakubu Gowon, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) and others over a 22-year period, according to a report by Vanguard. The expenditure, which covers the period between 1999 and 2021, was disclosed in
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