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Senate Confirms Usman Dakingari as Ambassador

KEY POINTS The Senate confirmed Usman Dakingari as a non-career ambassador and approved Ismail...

March 13, 2026

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Senate Confirms Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq as INEC National Electoral Commissioner for North-East

KEY POINTS The Senate has confirmed Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq, a retired rear admiral, as INEC...

March 13, 2026

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Nigeria Governor’s Call for Single Term Reignites Tenure Debate

Governor Mohammed Bago says fear of re-election weakens governance, reviving national debate over adopting a single term for governors and constitutional reform.

January 31, 2026

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Senate Sets Up Panel to Harmonise Views on Electoral Bill

Nigeria’s Senate has formed a bipartisan committee to consolidate lawmakers’ views on proposed Electoral Act amendments, with a report due within 48 hours.

January 30, 2026

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Peter Obi Faces Ruling Party Pressure As 2027 Race Nears

Ruling party steps up moves that may block Peter Obi’s path to 2027 as courts and party crises deepen nationwide.

January 24, 2026

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Makinde Clears Air After Tinubu Meeting, Says PDP Is Home

Makinde says he is staying in the PDP after meeting Tinubu, urging parties to work together for Nigeria’s future.

January 23, 2026

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Nwajiuba Slams Tinubu Government, Likens It To A Cartel

Nwajiuba criticises Tinubu’s government, calls it cartel-like, and declares his plan to run for president in 2027.

January 23, 2026

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Datti Says Atiku Has Pursued Presidency Since NYSC Days

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed says Atiku Abubakar has pursued the presidency since his NYSC days, calling for a new generation of Nigerian political leaders.

January 9, 2026

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Baba-Ahmed Denies Declaring Presidential Bid

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed says he never declared a presidential bid, clarifying that his remarks only reaffirmed his membership of the Labour Party.

January 9, 2026

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Obi Warns 141 Million Nigerians Live In Poverty As Politicians Focus On Power

Peter Obi warns poverty is rising fast in Nigeria as politicians chase power and national football players remain unpaid.

January 9, 2026

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PDP Faction Plans Talks With Atiku And Peter Obi Ahead Of 2027 Elections

PDP aims to meet Atiku and Obi as part of efforts to challenge APC in 2027, despite internal party conflicts.

January 8, 2026

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Unprecedented Takeover: Dynamics and Implications of APC’s Dominance of the National Assembly

Defections and court rulings give the APC a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly, reshaping power and oversight in Nigeria.

December 22, 2025

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Tinubu Tells Western Partners Nigeria Will Adopt State Police

Tinubu says Nigeria’s ruling party backs state police, local funding reforms and deeper inclusion as he reassures foreign partners on security.

December 19, 2025

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INEC Opens Online Accreditation for FCT Election Coverage

INEC has opened an online accreditation portal for journalists covering the FCT poll, signaling early preparations for structured media access during the elections.

December 15, 2025