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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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Enugu Monarch Urges Tinubu to Release Nnamdi Kanu

KEY POINTS An Enugu monarch publicly urged President Tinubu to facilitate Nnamdi Kanu’s release,...

February 18, 2026

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Senate Directs North Central Commission to Focus Spending on Agriculture and Security

KEY POINTS The Senate has told the North Central Development Commission to prioritise agriculture...

February 17, 2026

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Security Forces Destroy Three Bandit Camps in Kogi

KEY POINTS Joint security forces destroyed three bandit camps in Kogi allegedly linked to...

February 17, 2026

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ADC Criticises Umahi for Predicting Overwhelming South-East Support for Tinubu in 2027

KEY POINTS ADC has criticised Dave Umahi for claiming Tinubu would receive 90 percent...

February 17, 2026

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CAN Opposes Niger Hisbah Bill, Urges Governor Bago to Withhold Assent

KEY POINTS CAN has rejected the proposed Niger Hisbah Bill, warning it could cause...

February 17, 2026

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Federal Government Files Criminal Charges Against El-Rufai

KEY POINTS The Federal Government has filed criminal charges accusing El-Rufai of unlawfully intercepting...

February 17, 2026

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Three Suspects Appear in Court Over Killing of Nigerian Student and Driver Isaac Satlat

KEY POINTS Three suspects have appeared in court charged with murdering Nigerian student and...

February 17, 2026

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Shettima Returns to Abuja After After AU Summit in Ethiopia

KEY POINTS Shettima represented Nigeria at the African Union summit in Ethiopia and has...

February 17, 2026

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US Mission Warns Nigerians Against Visa Fraud

The US Mission in Nigeria renews its visa fraud warning, saying fraudulent applications and overstays will trigger stricter scrutiny for future applicants.

February 17, 2026

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Amni International Denies Receivership in Cenroc Dispute

Amni International denies it has entered receivership, saying a Federal High Court order in a Cenroc dispute is limited and under appeal.

February 16, 2026

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AON Urges Compliance as States Eye Airline Partnerships

AON supports state airline partnerships but warns regulators must enforce AOC rules to protect Nigeria’s aviation credibility and investor confidence.

February 16, 2026

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