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Tinubu Approves 30% Debt Relief for Nigerian Airlines Amid Rising Fuel Costs

KEY POINTS The federal government approved a 30% reduction in debts owed by domestic airlines to aviation agencies. The move aims to support airlines grappling with a 300% surge in aviation fuel prices. Operators warn the sector remains under severe strain and are calling...

April 24, 2026

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APC Announces Timetable for 2027 Elections, Begins Sale of Nomination Forms April 25

KEY POINTS APC will begin selling nomination forms for the 2027 elections on April 25, with submission closing on May 4. Presidential aspirants are required to pay a total of N100 million for forms. The party will use a hybrid system of direct and...

April 24, 2026

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Obasa Sparks Controversy by Unilaterally Changing Lagos Assembly Legal Team as Court Adjourns Case

KEY POINTS Mudashiru Obasa, impeached Lagos Assembly Speaker, controversially replaced the Assembly's legal team...

March 11, 2025

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El-Rufai Leaves APC, Joins SDP to Challenge Ruling Party

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai leaves APC, joins SDP, and plans to bring opposition leaders together ahead of the 2027 elections.

March 11, 2025

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Governor Fubara Calls Crucial Meeting with Rivers Assembly Members Post-Supreme Court Ruling

KEY POINTS Governor Siminalayi Fubara has invited Rivers State House of Assembly members to...

March 10, 2025

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El-Rufai Visits Aregbesola, Tunde Bakare in Lagos

The Lagos meeting of Nasir El-Rufai with Rauf Aregbesola and Pastor Tunde Bakare triggered political speculation about his upcoming election plans for 2027.

March 10, 2025

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Senate Suspends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for Six Months

KEY POINTS The Senate Senate imposed a six-month suspension on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan resulting...

March 7, 2025

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Natasha Reacts to Suspension, ‘This Injustice Will Not Be Sustained’

Six months of suspension issued by the Senate against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan stems from her accusations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio who continues to deny these allegations.

March 7, 2025

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Rivers State political crisis: Rivers Commissioners Sacked

The Rivers State House of Assembly has intensified its standoff with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, demanding the removal of 19 commissioners over alleged illegal appointments.

March 6, 2025

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Nigerian Senate President Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations

Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a petition accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. Akpabio denies the claims as the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct reviews the case

March 6, 2025

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PDP Remains Strong in Bayelsa, Says Governor Diri

As governor of Bayelsa State Douye Diri confirmed that PDP is united so it continues to be the leading political party while denying any existence of party divisions.

March 4, 2025

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SAN Urges Tinubu to Free Nnamdi Kanu in Honour of Late Elders

The Senior Advocate appeals to President Tinubu through a formal petition to let Nnamdi Kanu go because reconciliation efforts and legal principles both need his release.

March 3, 2025

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