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2027 elections: Tension as Kwankwaso threatens to quit NDC, reasons emerge

2027 elections: Tension as Kwankwaso threatens to quit NDC, reasons emerge

Rabiu Kwankwaso has reportedly threatens to quit NDC over candidate changes in Kano amid dispute on 60/40 power-sharing deal ahead of 2027 elections.

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Breaking: Dickson holds emergency closed-door peace talks amid NDC Kano crisis

Breaking: Dickson holds emergency closed-door peace talks amid NDC Kano crisis

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Breaking: FG discloses exact date Nigerians repatriated from South Africa will land in Lagos

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Breaking: INEC removes names of Turaki-faction PDP officials from portal, uploads Wike-backed executives

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Agbese applauds military after rescue of 360 abductees in Borno

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"Author and Evangelist": Discover the inspiring journey of Donnie Swaggart today

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List of computer professional bodies in Nigeria and their functions

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Geopolitical zones in Nigeria and their states: detailed 2024 update

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Kindly Myers traded her military uniform for modelling and never looked back after that

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Leah Williams QVC: How she became an icon and the face of QVC

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Mari Kruchkova went from Ukraine to international runways and built a fortune along the way

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Who is Kaitlin Bennett’s husband? Biography of Justin Moldow

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Heavy grief surrounds family as senior customs officer found dead

Heavy grief surrounds family as senior customs officer found dead

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EFCC drags native doctor, wife to court over alleged N1.1bn contract scam

EFCC drags native doctor, wife to court over alleged N1.1bn contract scam

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Breaking: Top Nigerian northern Emir is dead as details emerge

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Young man dies after collapsing during football training in Nigeria

Young man dies after collapsing during football training in Nigeria

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Full list: NiMet mentions Nigerian states that will experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, "Be prepared"

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Breaking: Prominent Nigerian labour leader passes away in Geneva

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Nigerian man abroad seeking to start poultry business gets support from entrepreneur, amount trends

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UNIPORT female graduate breaks record in department of fisheries, flaunts certificate

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University of Ibadan medical student who sat for JAMB 6 times shares joy as he bags scholarship

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My former teacher embarrassed me – She tried the same with my daughter, but I made her regret

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Lady who schooled at the University of Benin mentions JAMB score that got her admitted

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Woman who could not afford to rent apartment transforms room in father's house, video trends

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ADC primary: Atiku dismisses Babachir Lawal’s claims, demands evidence for allegations

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Labour Party warns NDC ahead of 2027 elections, “Beware of Peter Obi, supporters”

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No ADC and NDC: Full list of candidates, political parties ahead of elections in 6 states

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Fresh crisis in NDC Kano chapter over sharing formula between old members and Kwankwaso’s camp

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President Tinubu reshuffles cabinet, swears in 2 new ministers

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2027 election: “One of his legs is out of position,” cleric shares prophecy on likely loss for Tinubu

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Former Super Eagles star sends message to Morocco ahead of 2026 World Cup

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CAF releases statement on Algeria as Riyad Mahrez is set for final World Cup outing

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Terem Moffi makes painful admission about Super Eagles ahead of 2030 FIFA World Cup

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Iran football authorities detail alleged US obstacles ahead of 2026 World Cup campaign

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Reasons USA denied Africa's best referee visa ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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2026 FIFA World Cup: Interesting facts about each African representative

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US Congressman speaks years after Israel killed 34 Americans on massive USS Liberty ship

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Full List Of 10 Most Peaceful Countries In the World

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US court blocks Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee in boost for Nigerians

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President Trump ends interview following rigged election dispute

President Trump ends interview following rigged election dispute

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Photos of US old flags emerged, showing how their designs evolved

Photos of US old flags emerged, showing how their designs evolved

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US sends FBI agents, bomb squad after Nigerian accused of sneaking onto plane

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NDC primaries: Why Peter Obi and Kwankwaso should not be blamed

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INMA: Why Earl Wilkinson's June 2026 Visit to Nigeria and Kenya Matters

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University of Lagos issues important notice on 2026/2027 post-UTME screening exercise

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UTME candidates cry out as JAMB excludes them from mop-up exam: “This is my last hope”

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Lagos charges students to aim for best BECE results

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WAEC drops crucial update for all 2026 WASSCE schools, supervisors

WAEC drops crucial update for all 2026 WASSCE schools, supervisors

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WAEC restores 48-hour exam material distribution, reasons emerge

WAEC restores 48-hour exam material distribution, reasons emerge

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Mountain Top University courses, school fees and admission

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FG releases funds to 1,240 contractors as civil rights group hails Oyedele’s economic reforms

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Aliko Dangote climbs three places in global billionaire ranking as net worth surges near $40bn

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Nigeria records N7.55trn trade surplus in Q1 2026 as exports rise above imports

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Naira loses ground against dollar in official, black markets

Naira loses ground against dollar in official, black markets

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WhatsApp to stop working on older iPhones, iPads, MacBooks from November 2026

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FIFA World Cup concert: Davido shares delightful experience with his twins as he arrives in US

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