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Transparent Primaries: Gov Buni Says Yobe APC Open to Fair Contest

May 10, 2026

Governor Mai Mala Buni has stated that the Yobe State chapter of the All Progressives Congress remains committed to transparent primaries ahead of the 2027 elections. The governor said the party would adopt a fair and credible electoral process if consensus efforts among stakeholders fail. His remarks come amid growing political consultations surrounding governorship succession...

Senate reverses Senate ranking rule, reopens 2027 leadership contest

May 8, 2026

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday rescinded the controversial Senate ranking rule introduced earlier in the week, reopening the contest for Senate President and other presiding offices ahead of the 2027 political transition. The reversal followed deliberations during plenary in Abuja after lawmakers raised constitutional and procedural concerns over the amendment. The earlier provision had restricted...

Electoral Act amendment bill passes Senate amid reform concerns

May 7, 2026

The current Electoral Act was enacted in 2022 to regulate the conduct of federal, state, and Federal Capital Territory area council elections. Since its implementation during the 2023 elections, lawmakers, political parties, civil society groups, and legal experts have identified areas requiring review and clarification. Debates around the Electoral Act amendment process intensified earlier in...

Alcohol regulation framework bill advances as Reps seek tighter controls

May 7, 2026

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has begun moves to establish a national alcohol regulation framework aimed at tightening controls on alcohol production, advertising, distribution, and consumption across the country. Lawmakers said the proposed legislation is designed to address rising concerns over substance abuse, public health risks, and social consequences linked to alcohol misuse. The bill, sponsored...

Over 11.5m Nigerians benefit from RAAMP improved access, rural reach expands

May 5, 2026

More than 11.5 million rural Nigerians have benefited from RAAMP improved access, according to the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi. He said the gains reflect expanded rural connectivity under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project. The minister made the disclosure during a national implementation support mission on RAAMP in...

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Dispatch riders safety campaign launched as Lagos moves to curb crashes

May 4, 2026

The dispatch riders safety campaign has been launched by the Lagos State Government. The initiative aims to reduce road crashes involving commercial motorcycle operators. Authorities said the safety effort will improve compliance with traffic rules. The campaign focuses on enforcement, training, and public awareness. Officials said the campaign responds to rising incidents across the state....

Join NDC call by Kwankwaso urges Nigerians ahead of 2027 elections

May 4, 2026

The join NDC call by Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has drawn national attention. He urged Nigerians to support the National Democratic Congress. He described the move as part of a renewed push for good governance. The call was made during a public engagement in Abuja. Kwankwaso said the initiative aims to mobilise citizens. He called for...

Xenophobia attacks worsen as Nigerians plan return home from South Africa

May 2, 2026

Xenophobia attacks worsen in South Africa, prompting Nigerians to consider returning home. The Nigerian Consulate and the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa have arranged free repatriation flights. The offer targets Nigerians willing to leave permanently amid rising insecurity. The xenophobia attacks worsen situation has disrupted businesses and livelihoods. The initiative comes as many Nigerians...

Supreme Court ruling reshapes ADC leadership, axes PDP Turaki faction

May 1, 2026

The Supreme Court ruling has reshaped political party leadership structures. The apex court affirmed the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). It also nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention linked to Kabiru Turaki. The Supreme Court ruling carries implications for party governance and elections. The Supreme Court ruling followed appeals from both ADC...

Reps pass 50-year national plan bill through second reading in Nigeria

April 30, 2026

The national plan bill has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill proposes a 50-year national development planning framework for Nigeria. Lawmakers considered the bill during plenary in Abuja. The national plan bill aims to guide long-term national policy direction. The national plan bill seeks to institutionalise long-term development strategy. It is...

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Oshiomhole Attacks Obi, Says Four Years Not Enough to Transform Nigeria

July 28, 2026

Former Edo State Governor and Senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the 2027 presidential ambition of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Peter Obi, describing his promise to transform Nigeria within a single four-year term as unrealistic and driven by desperation. Speaking on Obi’s campaign promises, Oshiomhole questioned the former Anambra governor’s political consistency, arguing that his...

SERAP Drags NNPCL to Court Over Unexplained ₦211 Trillion Entries

July 26, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted legal proceedings against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over what it describes as the company’s failure to properly explain ₦211 trillion recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements. The lawsuit, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenges financial entries listed as “Sundry...

Troops Rescue Five Relatives as Search for Abducted Zamfara LG Chairman Intensifies

July 26, 2026

Security forces have intensified efforts to rescue the Zamfara LG chairman, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, after suspected terrorists abducted him during an overnight attack on his residence in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Joint Task Force (North West), operating under Operation Fansan Yamma, confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday that the...

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Transparent Primaries: Gov Buni Says Yobe APC Open to Fair Contest

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Electoral Act amendment bill passes Senate amid reform concerns

Alcohol regulation framework bill advances as Reps seek tighter controls

Over 11.5m Nigerians benefit from RAAMP improved access, rural reach expands

Dispatch riders safety campaign launched as Lagos moves to curb crashes

Join NDC call by Kwankwaso urges Nigerians ahead of 2027 elections

Xenophobia attacks worsen as Nigerians plan return home from South Africa

Supreme Court ruling reshapes ADC leadership, axes PDP Turaki faction

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