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Atiku Alleges Plot to Stop ADC from Contesting 2027 Election

K KEY POINTS • Atiku Abubakar alleges there is a coordinated political and legal plot to stop the ADC from participating in the 2027 general elections. • He called on the judiciary, INEC, security agencies, civil society, and Nigerians to protect democracy and ensure free political competition. •...

June 30, 2026

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Kwara Governor Sacks Aide After Warning Against Political Godfatherism

KEY POINTS • Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq removed his Principal Private Secretary, Oloyin Abdullateef, during a cabinet reshuffle affecting several political appointees. • Abdullateef had recently warned against alleged plans to impose a preferred governorship successor, saying it would revive political godfatherism and undermine the ideals of...

June 30, 2026

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Strengthen local arms production and block crime financing, Reps tell key sectors

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has urged Nigeria's defence industry to deepen local arms production and charged the financial sector to block criminal and terrorist financing flows.

June 15, 2026

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Nigeria is moving in the right direction, FG says as it defends Tinubu’s reforms

The Federal Government says Nigeria is steadily emerging from economic fragility, defending President Tinubu's reforms with GDP growth, over one million student loan beneficiaries and anti-graft gains.

June 10, 2026

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National Assembly will pass state police bill this week, says Bamidele

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele says the National Assembly will pass the constitutional amendment bill establishing state police this week, calling the reform long overdue amid worsening insecurity.

June 10, 2026

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INEC Meets Parties, Defends Appeal Against Court Rulings on Election Timelines

KEY POINTS INEC met political parties ahead of the June 20 Ekiti governorship election...

June 10, 2026

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Akume Defends Tinubu’s Reforms, Says Government Will Seek 2027 Mandate Revalidation

KEY POINTS SGF Backs Tinubu Administration’s Economic Policies Claims Economy Is Showing Signs of...

June 10, 2026

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Xenophobia: Nigeria weighs sanctions against South Africa

Nigeria says it is weighing sanctions against South Africa over renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, warning that a review of bilateral privileges is not off the table.

June 9, 2026

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Abure Warns Dickson Over Alliance With Peter Obi

KEY POINTS • Abure cautions NDC against handing control to Obi’s supporters • Says Labour Party...

June 9, 2026

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APC Sets Up Uba Sani-Led Ekiti Governorship Campaign Council

KEY POINTS • APC to inaugurate Ekiti campaign council on Wednesday in Abuja• Uba Sani...

June 9, 2026

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Salihu Dangoje Elected New Kebbi Assembly Speaker

KEY POINTS • Salihu Maikasuwa-Dangoje has been elected Speaker of the Kebbi State House of...

June 5, 2026

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LASU Student Dies After Armed Robbery Attack in Lagos

KEY POINTS • A Lagos State University student died after sustaining injuries during an armed...

June 5, 2026

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Reps Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda Resigns

KEY POINTS House of Representatives Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda has resigned from his position...

June 3, 2026

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Why Nigerians aren’t feeling Tinubu’s economic reforms, says Bwala

Presidential adviser Daniel Bwala says Nigeria's large population and infrastructure deficit are slowing the impact of President Tinubu's economic reforms on ordinary citizens.

June 3, 2026