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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...

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...

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Nigeria’s balance of payments surplus drops 38 percent

Nigeria's overall balance of payments surplus fell 38 percent to $4.23 billion in 2025, with crude oil export declines and a sharp retreat in foreign portfolio investment driving the contraction.

Tinubu Makes Historic State Visit to UK, Strengthening Nigeria-UK Ties

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu begins historic state visit to the UK, first in...

Emir Sanusi to Lead Kano Eid-el-Fitr Durbar

KEY POINTS Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II to lead Hawan Idi durbar in Kano amid...

Four Abducted at Cocoa Research Institute in Ibadan

KEY POINTS Four people kidnapped at Cocoa Research Institute, Ibadan; one rescued. Oyo State...

Labour Party Sets May 23 for 2027 Presidential Primaries

KEY POINTS Labour Party schedules presidential primary for May 23, 2026, with governorship and...

Soludo Begins Second Term as Anambra Governor Amid High-Profile Inauguration in Awka

KEY POINTS Chukwuma Soludo and his deputy were sworn in for a second term...

Zamfara Governor Joins Tinubu on Landmark UK Visit to Boost Trade

KEY POINTS Governor Dauda Lawal will join President Tinubu on a two-day state visit...

Half of Nigerians distrust INEC ahead of 2027 polls, GoNigeria warns electoral reform is unavoidable

Civil society group GoNigeria says surveys show less than 50 percent of Nigerians trust INEC to deliver credible 2027 elections.

Maiduguri blast survivors recount horror, Tinubu orders service chiefs to relocate to Borno

Survivors of the Maiduguri bombings described scenes of chaos and smoke as Tinubu ordered service chiefs to relocate to Borno State.

Maiduguri bombings kill 23, injure 108 as opposition demands Tinubu cut UK visit short

Suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers struck three locations in Maiduguri Monday evening, killing 23 people and wounding 108 others.

UN deputy secretary-general Amina Mohammed urges African women to lead with courage, pledges support for Niger Delta

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed urged Niger Delta women to stop agonizing and start organizing at CSW70 in New York.

ACCI pushes for Nigeria-India private sector dialogue

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for a structured Nigeria-India Private Sector Dialogue to deepen business collaboration between both countries.

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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...

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...

Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu Apologises to Nigerians Over Persistent Outages

KEY POINTS Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu apologises for widespread electricity outages affecting homes, businesses,...

Nigeria, Finland Sign MoU to Boost Digitalisation

KEY POINTS Nigeria and Finland sign a MoU to enhance digitalisation, innovation, cybersecurity, and...