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Mar

2026

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

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…

Dec

2025

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Power Play: President Tinubu Replaces Obinna Oriaku With Victor Ikeji As Abia FCC Commissioner

Abuja, FGN, National Assembly

Power Play: President Tinubu Replaces Obinna Oriaku With Victor Ikeji As Abia FCC Commissioner President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has withdrawn the nomination of Obinna Oriaku and forwarded a fresh request to the Senate seeking confirmation of Victor Ikeji as the Federal Character Commission (FCC) Commissioner representing Abia State. The President’s letter was read on the floor of the Senate on Thursday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary. According to Tinubu, the new nomination is in accordance with Section 154 (1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers the President to appoint members of the Commission subject to Senate…

Dec

2025

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Gov Otti Meets Tinubu Over Efforts To Secure Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Abuja, Human Rights, News Flash

Gov Otti Meets Tinubu Over Efforts To Secure Nnamdi Kanu’s Release President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday met with Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Governor Otti’s meeting with President Tinubu is believed to be part of ongoing engagements aimed at securing the release of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The meeting comes just days after Governor Otti visited Kanu at the Sokoto prison facility, where the IPOB leader is serving his sentence. Otti undertook the Sokoto visit alongside Kanu’s younger brother, Emmanuel Kanu; the Abia State…

Dec

2025

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Any Police Officer Escorting VIP Is On Illegal Duty, Will Be Arrested – Force Spokesman

Abuja, News Flash, Police Force, Security

Any Police Officer Escorting VIP Is On Illegal Duty, Will Be Arrested — Force Spokesman The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned that any police officer found providing escort or protection for Very Important Persons (VIPs) will be arrested, describing such assignments as “illegal duty” under the current directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, issued the warning on Tuesday while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. Hundeyin stressed that the enforcement operation is fully underway, emphasising that all officers attached to VIP protection duties have been withdrawn.…