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Senate Showdown: Akpabio Drags Natasha Akpoti to Nigeria’s Highest Court

January 22, 2026

The legal dispute over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has escalated as Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court of Nigeria seeking final determination of the case, legal filings show. The suit marks the latest phase in the prolonged constitutional battle over the legality of the...

North‑Central APC Forum Warns Against Dropping Shettima Ahead of 2027 Election

January 22, 2026

The North‑Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has urged the Federal Government and APC leadership to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 general election, cautioning that any move to drop him could pose political risks for the ruling party. The position was outlined in a statement...

Sowunmi Says ‘Coalition Playbook’ Belongs to Tinubu, Buhari; Faults ADC Model

January 22, 2026

Segun Sowunmi, convener of the political group The Alternative, has criticised the ongoing coalition efforts around the African Democratic Congress (ADC), asserting that the successful coalition strategy in Nigerian politics was developed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari, and cannot be simply replicated by newer opposition alliances. Sowunmi made the remarks...

Court Bars Rivers Chief Judge from Acting on Impeachment Panel Request in Fubara Crisis

January 16, 2026

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Oyibo Local Government Area, Port Harcourt, has barred the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, from receiving or acting on any communication from the Rivers State House of Assembly relating to moves to investigate and impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu,...

Rivers Assembly Postpones Sitting Amid Rumoured Plot Against Speaker

January 16, 2026

The Rivers State House of Assembly did not hold its scheduled sitting on Thursday, January 15, 2026, amid rumours that some lawmakers were planning to remove Speaker Martins Amaewhule, observers and officials said. The Assembly, led by Speaker Amaewhule, had adjourned its last session one week earlier after beginning impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara...

Former Imo Governor Ihedioha Picks Up ADC Membership Card

January 15, 2026

Aboh‑Mbaise, Imo State — Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, former Governor of Imo State, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by picking up his ADC membership card, party officials said on Monday, January 12, 2026. The ceremony took place at Mbutu Ward, Aboh‑Mbaise Local Government Area of the state. The membership card — numbered...

Opposition Slams FG Over Alleged $9m US Lobbying Contract

January 15, 2026

Key opposition parties have criticised the Federal Government for allegedly approving a $9 million (about ₦12.8 billion) contract to hire a United States lobbying firm to promote Nigeria’s image abroad, saying the spending shows misplaced priorities while security and economic challenges deepen at home. The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigeria...

Two More Rivers Lawmakers Pull Back From Fubara Impeachment, Call for Peace

January 15, 2026

Two additional members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have withdrawn their support for the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, and are calling for a peaceful political solution to the ongoing crisis in the state, lawmakers said on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The lawmakers — Barile Nwakoh...

Fayose to Fubara: Drop the Ego, Make Peace with Wike

January 13, 2026

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has urged Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to “climb down from his high horse” and seek reconciliation with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, rather than persist in political confrontation that analysts say has destabilised governance in the oil-producing state. Fayose spoke during an interview on...

Standing on Truth: How Chief Nnaji Is Turning the Page With Law and Honour

January 13, 2026

By Dr. Robert Ngwu Today, the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Abuja, adjourned the case involving Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji to 26 February 2026. I am sharing this update to clarify the proceedings and the personal story behind the headlines. The court proceedings could not move forward because proof of service was not available for...

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Nigeria Customs Denies Reports of Exchange Rate Manipulation on B’Odogwu

February 26, 2026

The Nigeria Customs Service has clarified that its Unified Customs Management System, known as B’Odogwu, does not in any way generate, substitute for, or alter foreign exchange rates used in cargo clearance valuation. The statement was made by the National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Abdullahi Maiwada, in a press release on...

Nigeria Revamps Air Cargo to Boost Non‑Oil Exports

February 26, 2026

Efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s non‑oil export capacity are taking shape through reforms in the air cargo sector that focus on infrastructure, logistics efficiency and revenue processes, industry sources say. Nigeria’s non‑oil export sector has long faced logistical challenges that limit the competitiveness of agricultural and other export goods. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has...

Gov Aiyedatiwa vs Ondo NASS Members: Tension Over 2027 Return Tickets Intensifies

February 26, 2026

The reported cold war between Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the state’s National Assembly members over return tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections deepened, a party source said. The development was disclosed in Akure amid ongoing political activities in Ondo State. The disagreement centres on the prospects of sitting federal lawmakers from the...

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