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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila and order an independent investigation into alleged bribery and budget irregularities.
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A Federal High Court has warned it may dismiss a suit against Chief Judge Justice John Tsoho and Justice Peter Lifu after the plaintiff again failed to appear in court.
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Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has withdrawn the recognition of Swali’s paramount ruler over insecurity, ordered a fresh traditional election, and inaugurated a caretaker committee for Ogboinbiri Community.
Okopi Agu has been selected as the African Action Congress (AAC) candidate for the Otukpo Federal Constituency in Benue State, pledging to focus his campaign on improved representation, accountability, and better public service delivery ahead of the next general elections.
Omoyele Sowore has led hundreds of protesters in Abuja under the “Save Jabi Lake” campaign, demanding an end to alleged illegal land grabbing around Jabi Lake and calling for greater transparency in the management and protection of public spaces in the FCT.
An Ogun State High Court has sentenced Chukwuemeka Iheamama to 12 years in prison for child trafficking and the exploitation of two minors, following his conviction for recruiting and subjecting them to forced labour.
President Bola Tinubu says the APC 2026 primaries demonstrate strong internal democracy, praising party members, governors and officials for conducting a peaceful and well-organised electoral process nationwide.
Donald Trump says the US and Iran are “getting a lot closer” to an agreement but warns of severe consequences if negotiations fail, as both sides continue high-stakes talks over Middle East tensions.
Edo Police Command has rescued all 13 passengers abducted along the Benin–Lagos expressway after coordinated operations involving drones, surveillance and gun battles with suspected kidnappers.
Aichatou El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a N2 billion defamation suit against ICPC, accusing the commission of publishing false statements that damaged her reputation.
Peter Obi has met South African ministers and political leaders in Cape Town to discuss xenophobic attacks against Nigerians, calling for peaceful coexistence, justice and stronger regional cooperation across Africa.
Minister of Works David Umahi says President Bola Tinubu will solve Nigeria’s insecurity challenges within the next four years, insisting the administration’s reforms and infrastructure projects are already stabilising the country.
ICPC says ADC leaders were denied access to Nasir El-Rufai because a court order permits only family members, doctors and legal counsel to visit the former Kaduna governor in custody.
Peter Obi says he is not avoiding former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, describing him as a respected leader and elder brother despite the collapse of their opposition coalition alliance ahead of 2027.
Governor Hope Uzodinma says Nigeria’s democracy faces danger without a strong opposition, insisting the APC’s growing grassroots support has already positioned President Bola Tinubu strongly ahead of the 2027 election.
