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Labour Party Elects Nenadi Usman as National Chair Ahead of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Nenadi Usman has been elected as National Chairman of the Labour Party at its convention in Umuahia. Court rulings and INEC recognition resolved leadership disputes, clearing the way for her emergence. She is expected to reposition the party and strengthen its chances...
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Reps Approve Tinubu’s $516 Million Loan for Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway

KEY POINTS The House of Representatives approved President Tinubu’s $516.3 million loan request from Deutsche Bank. Funds will support key sections of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project. The 1,000km road will connect seven states, boosting trade and national connectivity. Nigeria’s House of Representatives has approved...

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Vote Buying Will Not Be Allowed in FCT Elections, INEC Chairman Warns

KEY POINTS INEC says vote buying will not be tolerated in the February 21...
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Tinubu Says Electronic Transmission Supportive

Tinubu signs Electoral Act Amendment 2026, backing a hybrid results system as former REC Mike Igini criticises manual backup provisions.
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Abia PFN Urges Otti to Remain in Politics Beyond 2031

PFN backs Otti second term ambition in Abia, urging the governor to remain in politics beyond 2031 despite opposition from former governors.
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EFCC Questions El-Rufai Over Alleged N432 Billion Misconduct

EFCC questions former Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai over alleged N432 billion misconduct as Federal Government files cybercrime charges in Abuja.
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US Freezes Assets of Eight Nigerians Over Terror, Cyber Links

US Nigeria terror sanctions freeze assets of eight Nigerians over alleged Boko Haram, ISIL and cybercrime links under OFAC designation.
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Adeyanju Rejects El-Rufai Arrest Plot Claim

Deji Adeyanju dismisses El-Rufai arrest claim, saying airport incident was exaggerated and calling for lawful investigation instead of political drama.
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ADC, Atiku Clash Over INEC’s 2027 Election Date

ADC backs INEC 2027 election date of February 20, while Atiku urges reconsideration, citing Ramadan and participation concerns.
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Governor Siminalayi Fubara Sacks Entire Rivers Cabinet

KEY POINTS Governor Fubara dissolved his entire cabinet and ordered immediate handover to senior...
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Kwankwassiya, NNPP Reject US Sanctions on Kwankwaso

NNPP and the Kwankwassiya movement reject a Kwankwaso US sanctions proposal, calling the congressional move politically motivated and selective.
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US Lawmakers Seek Sanctions Over Nigeria Religious Violations

US lawmakers propose sanctions over Nigeria religious freedom violations, citing killings and attacks while calling for visa bans and asset freezes.
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Senate Promises Review as Protesters Demand Real-Time Results

The Senate says it will review the real-time electronic transmission clause after protesters demanded stronger electoral safeguards ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
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Tinubu Vows Security Push as Insecurity Weighs on Economy

Tinubu says insecurity keeps his administration sleepless, warning terrorism and banditry threaten economic growth as he pledges stronger security action.
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Labour Party Elects Nenadi Usman as National Chair Ahead of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Nenadi Usman has been elected as National Chairman of the Labour Party...
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Reps Approve Tinubu’s $516 Million Loan for Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway

KEY POINTS The House of Representatives approved President Tinubu’s $516.3 million loan request from...
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Tinubu Leads 2027 Race as Faleke Picks Up APC Presidential Nomination Form

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu is the first to obtain the APC presidential nomination...
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APC Aspirant Ajose Accuses Hamzat of Avoiding Primaries, Rejects Consensus Push

KEY POINTS Ajose rejects the APC’s consensus plan, insisting all aspirants must agree before...