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Electoral Act Delay Could Affect 2027 Timetable, INEC Warns

Nigeria’s electoral umpire has raised concerns that delays in amending the Electoral Act could affect aspects of the timetable for the 2027 general elections. While insisting on its readiness to conduct the polls, INEC says any late legislative changes may force adjustments, adding urgency to calls for the National Assembly to conclude work on the bill.

Kwara Massacre: Village Head Says Bandits Operated 10 Hours Before Soldiers Arrived

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The Kwara massacre has reopened hard questions about how quickly Nigeria’s security apparatus reacts when rural communities come under attack. In Woro village, Kaiama Local...

Electoral Act Amendment: The Clause That Still Lets INEC Decide When Results Appear

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Nigeria’s Senate passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 but rejected a proposal to make real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory. By retaining INEC’s discretion over how and when results are uploaded, lawmakers have reopened long-standing concerns over transparency, public trust and the true point at which elections are decided, as preparations for 2027 quietly accelerate

What Emefiele Told Buhari: Memo Reveals Naira Redesign Approval Trail

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A memo submitted by former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele to then President Muhammadu Buhari has surfaced, outlining the approval process behind Nigeria’s controversial naira redesign. The document, now cited in court proceedings, traces institutional consent at the highest level and intensifies scrutiny of responsibility, due process, and the legal weight of executive approval in one of Nigeria’s most disruptive monetary decisions.

DSS Arraigns Malami, Son Abdulaziz on Terrorism Financing and Firearms Charges

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The Department of State Services has arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami (SAN) and his son, Abdulaziz Abubakar Malami, before a Federal High Court in Abuja on five counts bordering on terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms. The charges mark a rare national-security prosecution involving a former chief law officer, with sweeping implications for due process and accountability.

Labour Party Crisis Deepens as Abure Rejects Otti’s Reconciliation Move

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The leadership crisis within Nigeria’s Labour Party has escalated after the Julius Abure–led faction rejected reconciliation efforts by Abia State Governor Alex Otti. The rejection, coming despite recent court rulings and INEC recognition of a caretaker committee, highlights deepening divisions that continue to weaken the party’s cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Senate Confirms Oyewole as Supreme Court Justice

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The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole as a Justice of the Supreme Court, following the consideration of a report by its Judiciary Committee. The confirmation, requested by President Bola Tinubu, reinforces the ongoing reconstitution of the apex court as Nigeria navigates rising judicial workload and heightened constitutional scrutiny.

Alleged Coup Plotters Must Face Civil Courts, Not Court-Martial — Falana

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Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has said soldiers accused of plotting a coup against Nigeria’s democratic government cannot be tried by court-martial, insisting that such cases fall under civilian courts. His comments come amid renewed debate over constitutional order, military discipline, and how democracies should legally confront threats against elected governments.

FG to Share Electricity Subsidy Burden With States From 2026

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The Federal Government has announced plans to share electricity subsidy costs with state and local governments from 2026, ending the long-standing practice of carrying the burden alone. Officials say the move is aimed at transparency and fiscal discipline, as Nigeria grapples with mounting power-sector debt and seeks to stabilise an electricity market strained by unpaid subsidies.

Malami Tells Court He Received ₦958m as Gifts, ₦374m in Salary as EFCC Forfeiture Case Deepens

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Former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami has told a Federal High Court that he received ₦958 million as gifts and ₦374 million in salaries and allowances, as he challenges the interim forfeiture of properties linked to him. The claims have reignited scrutiny of asset declarations, public-office ethics, and the legal boundaries of “gifts” in Nigerian governance