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INEC FCT Voter Migration Clarification: No New Relocations in 2026, Says Commission

The INEC FCT voter migration clarification has addressed claims that voters were moved to new polling units ahead of the recent area council elections. The commission insists no fresh migration occurred in 2026, explaining that polling unit redistributions referenced in public debate were carried out in 2022 as part of a nationwide decongestion exercise.

Peter Obi, Oyegun Escape Gunfire as Hoodlums Attack ADC Event in Benin City

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A reported Peter Obi convoy attack in Benin City, Edo State, has triggered fresh concerns about political safety after gunmen allegedly opened fire near a gathering involving opposition figures. Obi and other leaders escaped unharmed, but the incident has intensified scrutiny over security arrangements around political events ahead of future elections.

El-Rufai Detention Due Process: Atiku Demands Clarity Over Health, Bail, 48-Hour Limit

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Concerns over El-Rufai detention due process intensified Tuesday as former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar demanded immediate clarification on the former Kaduna governor’s whereabouts, health condition, and access to legal counsel. Allegations of a nosebleed in custody, claims that the constitutional 48-hour limit was breached, and reports of ignored bail requests have escalated public scrutiny

IGP Retirement Tension: Why Tunji Disu’s Clock Is Already Ticking

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The IGP retirement tension has moved to the centre of Nigeria’s policing debate after Tunji Disu’s appointment as Acting Inspector-General of Police. With statutory retirement rules looming in April 2026, the leadership transition now carries structural implications for command continuity, senior officer exits, and institutional stability inside the Nigeria Police Force.

President Accepts IGP Resignation, Appoints Tunji Disu Acting Police Chief

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Nigeria’s policing leadership entered a new phase on Tuesday after President Bola Tinubu accepted the IGP resignation and Tunji Disu appointment as Acting Inspector-General of Police. The transition ends months of tenure controversy surrounding Kayode Egbetokun and opens a delicate period of institutional recalibration within the Nigeria Police Force.

El-Rufai ₦1bn Suit: What the Court Must Decide in ICPC Warrant Dispute

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The El-Rufai ₦1bn suit before the Federal High Court shifts attention to the legality of a search warrant used by the ICPC during a February operation at his Abuja residence. The court must now determine whether alleged procedural defects under the ACJA invalidate the warrant and affect the admissibility of evidence.

El-Rufai Files ₦1bn Suit Against ICPC Over Alleged Unlawful Search of Abuja Residence

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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a ₦1bn fundamental rights enforcement suit against the ICPC, alleging that a search warrant used to invade his Abuja residence was defective and unconstitutional. The suit challenges the validity of the warrant and seeks damages for alleged violations of privacy, dignity, and personal liberty.

Tinubu Approves ₦2.8tn GenCo Debt After Audit Slashes ₦6tn Claim

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President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦2.8tn as the Federal Government’s verified electricity subsidy liability to power generation companies, following a tripartite audit that cut operators’ ₦6tn claim by more than half. The decision includes conditions on gas debt settlement and infrastructure reinvestment as authorities seek to stabilise Nigeria’s power sector liquidity crisis.

APC Defends Wike’s Cross-Party Campaigning as Constitutional Right After FCT Polls

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The All Progressives Congress has defended the role of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in supporting APC candidates during the area council elections, describing his actions as an exercise of constitutional liberty. The defence follows criticism over cross-party alignment and renewed debate on political loyalty within Nigeria’s multi-party system.

Wike: ‘Corn and Groundnut Campaigns Can’t Deceive Nigerians’ After FCT Polls

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the FCT elections exposed what he described as “hypocrisy” among politicians who engage in symbolic roadside campaigns to mislead voters. His remarks followed the All Progressives Congress’ victories in five of the six area councils in the Federal Capital Territory.