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Desmond Elliot Withdraws from Lagos APC Primary, Alleges Intimidation of Supporters

KEY POINTS Desmond Elliot withdrew from the APC primary for Surulere 1, citing intimidation and coercion. He alleged that supporters were blocked from participating in the primary process across several zones. The withdrawal adds to ongoing tensions and disputes within APC primaries nationwide. Lagos lawmaker...

Tonye Cole Withdraws from Rivers APC Governorship Primary Ahead of 2027 Election

KEY POINTS Tonye Cole withdrew from the Rivers APC governorship primary after consultations with stakeholders. He cited party unity, reconciliation, and stability as key reasons for stepping aside. His exit, alongside Siminalayi Fubara’s, reshapes the Rivers APC governorship race ahead of 2027. A former Rivers...

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Afenifere Criticizes Electoral Act 2026 for Removing Forged Certificate as Ground to Challenge Elections

Afenifere says the Electoral Act 2026 shields candidates with forged certificates and weakens legal grounds for challenging election results.

Nigeria Transporters, Commuters Decry Rising Fuel Prices Amid Middle East War

Transporters and commuters say high petrol prices are worsening hardship, despite reports that Dangote Refinery has reduced its gantry price.

Tinubu Nominates Former SEC DG Lamido Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor

KEY POINTS President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated former SEC Director-General Lamido Abubakar Yuguda...

Senate Confirms Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Senate confirmed Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance...

Makoko Residents Reject Relocation Plan to Epe After Demolition

KEY POINTS Residents of Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Sogunro rejected the Lagos Assembly’s proposal to...

Kano Governor Yusuf Removes Head of Service Abdullahi Musa

KEY POINTS Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has removed Head of Service Abdullahi...

Kwara Gives Garri Machines to Rural Women Farmers

Kwara State has handed over industrial garri processing machines to rural women in Owode Oja, fulfilling a promise Governor AbdulRazaq made in August 2025.

Nigeria’s Debt Service Payments Drop 38 Percent in January

Nigeria's debt service payments fell 38.5 percent year-on-year to $405.3 million in January 2026, according to CBN data.

UNILAG Rejects ASUU Strike, Says Exams Will Hold

UNILAG management rejected ASUU's strike action Wednesday and vowed semester exams would proceed despite lecturers walking out over unpaid salary components.

Nigeria Suspends $300 Helicopter Fee for Oil Firms

Nigeria suspended its $300 helicopter landing fee on oil and gas operators for two months after industry stakeholders raised disruption concerns.

Court Adjourns Trial of Former AGF Abubakar Malami to April 15

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned the trial of former AGF...

Rivers Senator Ipalibo Banigo Defects to APC, Blames PDP’s Internal Crisis

KEY POINTS Rivers West Senator Ipalibo Banigo has defected from the PDP to the...

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Desmond Elliot Withdraws from Lagos APC Primary, Alleges Intimidation of Supporters

KEY POINTS Desmond Elliot withdrew from the APC primary for Surulere 1, citing intimidation...

Tonye Cole Withdraws from Rivers APC Governorship Primary Ahead of 2027 Election

KEY POINTS Tonye Cole withdrew from the Rivers APC governorship primary after consultations with...

Makinde Signs Executive Order to Regulate Private Security Groups in Oyo State

KEY POINTS Governor Seyi Makinde signed an executive order regulating security-related associations and groups...

Police Confirm Abduction of Two CRIN Officials in Ibadan

KEY POINTS Oyo police dismissed viral reports of mass abductions in Ibadan, confirming only...