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Mar

2026

‘He Ran Away When Crisis Came’ – Wike Mocks Obi For Dumping Labour Party

‘He Ran Away When Crisis Came’ — Wike Mocks Obi For Dumping LP Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has mocked former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, saying he lacks the leadership courage to manage internal party crises. Wike made the remarks on Sunday while addressing delegates at the Peoples Democratic Party 2026 National Convention held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, using Obi’s departure from the Labour Party as a parallel to criticise PDP governors who recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress. “Leadership is not an easy task. Leadership requires courage. Leadership requires firmness. Leadership…

Mar

2026

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Maiduguri Bombing: Presidency Debunks Fake Trump Post On Tinubu

Abuja, FGN, Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash

Maiduguri Bombing: Presidency Debunks Fake Trump Post On Tinubu The Presidency has dismissed as false a viral social media post attributed to U.S. President, Donald Trump, which criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State. The post, widely circulated online, claimed Nigeria was witnessing “massive, coordinated suicide bombings” while Tinubu was away on an official visit to the United Kingdom, accusing him of neglecting national security. Reacting, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the message as fabricated and misleading, warning Nigerians against falling for disinformation. “Enemies of Nigeria are always…

Mar

2026

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Tinubu, Wife Depart Abuja For UK State Visit

Abuja, FGN, News Flash

Tinubu, Wife Depart Abuja For UK State Visit President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for a state visit to the United Kingdom, in the company of his wife, Oluremi Tinubu. The visit is the first by a Nigerian president in 37 years. President Tinubu is also the first Nigerian leader to be hosted by the British monarch at Windsor Castle. Their flight left the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 10: 00 am on Tuesday. They were seen off at the airport by a delegation led by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; the Minister of the Federal…

Mar

2026

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We’ve Survived, Governors No Longer Borrow For Salaries- President Tinubu

Abuja, Economy, FGN, News Flash

We’ve Survived, Governors No Longer Borrow For Salaries – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria has overcome economic challenges under his administration, stressing that state governors no longer run to banks for loans to pay salaries. The President made the remarks on Monday while hosting religious and traditional leaders for an interfaith breaking of the fast at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, according to a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. President Tinubu promised to continue making the most of the opportunity given to him to lead the country by sustaining the trajectory of economic growth and prosperity. “I…

Mar

2026

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IPAC Rejects Electoral Act 2026, Threatens Boycott Of 2027 Polls

Abuja, News Flash, Politics

IPAC Rejects Electoral Act 2026, Threatens Boycott of 2027 Polls The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has rejected key provisions of the new Electoral Act 2026 and warned that political parties under its umbrella may boycott the 2027 general elections if urgent amendments are not made. The warning was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of IPAC’s General Assembly meeting held on February 26, 2027, at its national secretariat in Abuja. IPAC said although the new law was enacted to address shortcomings observed in the Electoral Act 2022, some of its provisions have introduced fresh concerns that could weaken…

Mar

2026

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ICPC Recovers Wiretapping Equipment From El-Rufai

Abuja, Crime, News Flash, Politics

ICPC Recovers Wiretapping Equipment From El-Rufai The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it recovered equipment allegedly capable of tapping conversations and sensitive security documents from the Abuja home of former Governor Nasir el-Rufai. The commission also said it obtained a legal order from a Magistrate Court in Bwari in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to detain el-Rufai for 14 days, which is due to expire on Thursday. It denied allegations of arbitrary detention and repression of the former governor. The commission has asked the High Court of Justice of the Federal Capital Territory to dismiss…

Feb

2026

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No US Troops Deployed In Nigeria- Defence Headquarters

Abuja, Armed Forces, FGN, International

No US Troops Deployed In Nigeria – Defence Headquarters The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday said there is no truth in reports claiming that United States troops have been deployed in Nigeria. DHQ maintained that Nigeria has a long-standing and structured security partnership and cooperation with the United States, rooted in mutual respect and focused on capacity building, professional military education, intelligence sharing, logistics support and strategic dialogue aimed at addressing shared security concerns, including terrorism and transnational threats. Director, Defence Information, Major General Somaila Uba, who made this known, said all engagements are conducted in full respect of Nigeria’s…

Jan

2026

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Finally, The Labour Party Is Back – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abuja, Politics

FINALLY, THE LABOUR PARTY IS BACK In a landmark judgment, Justice Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has affirmed Senator Nenadi Usman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha–led Caretaker Committee as the duly recognized National Executive leadership of the Labour Party. The court further ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately recognize the Caretaker Committee in strict compliance with the judgment of the Supreme Court, thereby putting to rest all lingering disputes over the party’s legitimate leadership. This decisive ruling marks a significant victory for democracy, the rule of law, and the teeming members and supporters of the Labour…

Dec

2025

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Alleged Fraud: My International Passport Was Stolen In London – Ngige Tells Court, Gets Bail

Crime, Abuja, News Flash

Alleged Fraud: My International Passport Was Stolen In London – Ngige Tells Court, Gets Bail A federal capital territory high court in Gwarinpa has granted bail to Chris Ngige, former minister of labour and employment. Maryam Hassan, presiding judge, ordered that Ngige should continue on the administrative bail earlier granted to him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The court however ordered that Ngige must present a surety who is a director under the employ of the federal government. The surety, the court added, must have a landed property and is expected to deposit documents of the landed property…

Dec

2025

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Supreme Court Affirms President’s Power To Declare State Of Emergency Rule, Suspend Elected Officials

Abuja, Judiciary, Politics

Supreme Court Affirms President’s Power To Declare Emergency Rule, Suspend Elected Officials The Supreme Court has upheld the President’s power to declare a state of emergency in any state to prevent a breakdown of law and order or a descent into chaos or anarchy. The apex court, in a split decision of six-to-one on Monday, held that the President, during a state of emergency, can suspend elected officials, but that such suspensions must be for a limited period. Justice Mohammed Idris held, in the lead majority judgment, that Section 305 of the Constitution empowers the President to deploy extraordinary measures…