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PDP Crisis Deepens as Turaki Emerges Interim Chairman

KEY POINTS Kabiru Turaki has been appointed interim chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party to lead a new 13-member committee. The move follows a Supreme Court of Nigeria ruling that voided the party’s 2025 national convention over legal violations. Internal disputes and legal battles...

May 5, 2026

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Ayeni Remanded in Kuje Over Alleged N8bn Money Laundering Case

KEY POINTS Tunde Ayeni has been remanded in Kuje prison after pleading not guilty to N8bn money laundering charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The court adjourned his bail hearing to May 13 after his lawyers requested temporary release pending trial. ...

May 5, 2026

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Senate Confirms Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq as INEC National Electoral Commissioner for North-East

KEY POINTS The Senate has confirmed Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq, a retired rear admiral, as INEC...

March 13, 2026

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Appeal Court Affirms Wole Oluyede as PDP Governorship Candidate for 2026 Ekiti Election

KEY POINTS The Court of Appeal in Akure has affirmed Wole Oluyede as the...

March 13, 2026

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IGP Urges Court to Dismiss El-Rufai’s N1bn Rights Violation Suit

KEY POINTS The IGP has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss...

March 13, 2026

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Tony Elumelu Foundation Adds Three Global Names to Board

The Tony Elumelu Foundation has named UAE Special Envoy Badr Jafar, former IKEA Foundation CEO Per Heggenes, and Harvard professor Paul Gompers to its advisory board.

March 13, 2026

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Nigeria Launches itSMF Chapter to Lift IT Standards

Nigeria has joined the global IT service management community with the launch of itSMF Nigeria, a professional forum aimed at improving how technology services are delivered nationwide.

March 13, 2026

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Safety tips for Nigerians trapped in Iran as Middle East conflict escalates

Growing Middle East strikes raise fears for Nigerians in Iran, as safety advice and evacuation calls emerge amid escalating conflict.

March 13, 2026

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New report says Tinubu’s economic reforms have worsened cost of living for many Nigerians

A new report says economic reforms under President Tinubu raised living costs, leaving many Nigerian households and businesses struggling.

March 13, 2026

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Nigerian Students Win Funding at AfriVatech Research Pitch

Seven young Nigerian researchers showcased technology solutions for African challenges at the AfriVatech iResearch Fellowship Grand Pitch, with Tife Kerry emerging overall winner.

March 13, 2026

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Nigeria’s Single Window Trade Platform Launches March 27

Nigeria's National Single Window Initiative is set to go live March 27, with the Secretariat wrapping up a nationwide stakeholder sensitisation tour across three cities.

March 13, 2026

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Illegal mining turns deadly in Plateau as bandit attacks, mine collapses claim lives

Illegal mining in Plateau exposes youths to bandit attacks, deadly mine collapses and growing insecurity across rural communities.

March 13, 2026

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Makinde support group urges Wike allies to return to PDP mainstream amid leadership crisis

A Makinde support group calls on Wike-backed PDP members to return to mainstream leadership as reconciliation efforts gather momentum.

March 13, 2026

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Cardoso: Nigeria’s Economy Can Take Middle East Shocks

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso says two years of reforms have positioned Nigeria to withstand shocks from the US-Iran conflict, with reserves now above $50 billion.

March 13, 2026