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Court Adjourns El-Rufai Fraud Case to March 31 as Ex-Kaduna Governor Files Bail Application

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Kaduna adjourned Nasir El-Rufai’s alleged fraud case to March 31 to hear pending applications, including his bail request. Peter Obi condemned the reported arrest of a Kaduna cleric, warning that such actions threaten democracy and freedom of...

March 25, 2026

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Labour Party Signals 2027 Presidential Ticket Will Emerge from Southern Nigeria

KEY POINTS Labour Party initially indicated its 2027 presidential ticket would be zoned to Southern Nigeria. Party later clarified no formal zoning, reaffirming a competitive and democratic candidate selection process. LP has set May 23 for its presidential primary as it prepares for the...

March 25, 2026

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Nigeria’s November inflation climbed month-on-month as festive demand and insecurity lifted food prices, despite easing annual inflation trends.

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Umahi Says Southeast Integration Makes Biafra Calls Obsolete

Works Minister David Umahi says federal infrastructure investment under President Tinubu has reintegrated the Southeast, making renewed Biafra agitation unnecessary.

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Dangote Warns Oil Theft Syndicates Outgun Drug Cartels

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INEC Opens Online Accreditation for FCT Election Coverage

INEC has opened an online accreditation portal for journalists covering the FCT poll, signaling early preparations for structured media access during the elections.

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