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Court Removes Julius Abure as Labour Party Chairman

KEY POINTS The Federal High Court removes Julius Abure as Labour Party chairman, recognising Nenadi Usman’s caretaker committee as legitimate. The 29-member Usman-led committee was formed to manage party affairs pending a national convention. Earlier court rulings supporting Abure were overturned by the Supreme...

January 22, 2026

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Malami Alleges DSS Denying Him Access to Family and Legal Team

KEY POINTS Former AGF Abubakar Malami alleges the DSS is denying him access to his family and legal team while he faces trial for alleged money laundering. Malami was re-arrested shortly after being granted N500 million bail, reportedly over an alleged discovery of arms...

January 22, 2026

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Four PDP Senators Join APC, Boosting Ruling Party’s Senate Control

KEY POINTS Four PDP senators defect to the APC, boosting the ruling party’s Senate...

July 23, 2025

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Senators Link Rising Insecurity to 2027 Elections

Rising violence in various parts of the country has led senators to warn that the return of Boko Haram and banditry could be related to the 2027 elections.

May 29, 2025

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Appeal Court Slams Professor for Rigging Election for Akpabio

Appeal Court slams professor jailed for rigging election, says academic rank not meant for fools.

May 29, 2025

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Rivers Sole Administrator, Others to Defend N1.48trn Budget

Rivers State’s N1.48 trillion budget for 2025 will be defended by the state’s Sole Administrator and senior officials before a joint committee of the National Assembly, after the declaration of emergency rule.

May 28, 2025

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PDP Governors Vow to Resist Federal Intimidation, Stay United

PDP governors reject federal intimidation, affirm unity, and recommit to democratic governance at the party’s 99th NEC meeting in Abuja.

May 28, 2025

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Labour Party Declares Full Support for Peter Obi in Coalition Talks

Labour Party confirms Peter Obi coalition support, dismisses Abure’s opposition as illegitimate and contrary to party principles.

May 27, 2025

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PDP Leaders Hold Emergency Meeting Over Wike, Party Crisis

PDP internal crisis deepens as leaders meet over Wike’s withdrawal and secretariat closure in Abuja.

May 27, 2025

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Peter Obi: Nigeria a Difficult Country for Good People to Govern

Peter Obi highlighted how leadership in Nigeria is not easy and praised Governor Otti’s efforts during a service held in Abia.

May 26, 2025

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Jigawa Delegates Disrupt Atiku, Obi Political Coalition Meeting

Tensions erupted at a political coalition meeting in Abuja as Jigawa delegates disrupted proceedings over imposed representation.

May 26, 2025

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Wike Breaks Ranks With PDP Over Broken Party Agreements

Wike pulls out of all PDP agreements, blames key leaders for party instability.

May 26, 2025

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When Nollywood Meets Politics: How Celebrities Are Shaping Nigeria’s Electoral Landscape

KEY POINTS Nigerian celebrities from Nollywood and the music industry are increasingly influencing political...

May 23, 2025

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Ribadu Outlines Security Gains Under Tinubu Administration

Nuhu Ribadu has remarked that Nigeria’s security situation has improved a lot since President Tinubu came into office, with over 13,000 terrorist members dealt with by authorities.

May 23, 2025