KEY POINTS
El-Rufai will be arraigned Feb 25 over alleged unlawful interception of the NSA’s phone communications.
Prosecutors claim he admitted involvement and association with suspects during a TV interview.
Trial of former AGF Malami and his son on terrorism-related charges has been rescheduled...
Tinubu says insecurity keeps his administration sleepless, warning terrorism and banditry threaten economic growth as he pledges stronger security action.
Governor Mohammed Bago says fear of re-election weakens governance, reviving national debate over adopting a single term for governors and constitutional reform.
Nigeria’s Senate has formed a bipartisan committee to consolidate lawmakers’ views on proposed Electoral Act amendments, with a report due within 48 hours.
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has approved President Tinubu’s N58.18 trillion 2026 budget, prioritising capital expenditure, security and macroeconomic stability.
NESG warns the 2027 elections may undermine Nigeria’s economic reforms, stressing consolidation, disciplined policies, and stronger growth in agriculture and manufacturing.