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Senate Sets Up Committee to Harmonise Electoral Act Amendments

Nigeria’s Senate has constituted a seven-member ad hoc committee to harmonise lawmakers’ inputs on proposed Electoral Act amendments. The panel, announced after a closed-door session, is expected to distil senators’ positions and submit a consolidated report within three days as the upper chamber intensifies scrutiny of reforms ahead of future elections.

UK Prosecutors Say Diezani Spent £2m at Harrods as Trial Continues

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UK prosecutors have told a London court that former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison‑Madueke spent about £2m at luxury retailer Harrods, as proceedings in her corruption trial continued. The allegation forms part of a wider case examining the movement and use of funds prosecutors say were illicitly obtained.

FCTA Strike: Unions Appeal Court Order as Wike Warns Workers

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Labour unions representing Federal Capital Territory Administration workers have filed an appeal against a court order directing an end to their ongoing strike, as FCT Minister Nyesom Wike warned that disciplinary measures would follow continued industrial action. The dispute places the rule of law, workers’ rights and public service continuity on a collision course.

Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu: Interim Military Report Names Army Colonel as Coordinator

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An interim military investigation has identified a serving Army Colonel as the alleged coordinator of a multi-service plot to overthrow Nigeria’s civilian government. Investigators say the operation progressed beyond dissent into early operational planning, prompting arrests across the armed forces and triggering formal military judicial processes amid heightened concerns over national stability.

Zamfara APC Denies Bello Turji Membership, Calls Card ‘Fake’

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The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has denied claims that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji is a registered member of the party, describing a circulating APC membership card bearing his name as fake. Party officials say the allegation is a deliberate attempt to politicise insecurity and damage public trust amid ongoing counter-banditry operations.

Diezani Alison-Madueke Faces UK Trial Over Alleged Luxury Bribes

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Former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke is at the centre of a UK corruption trial alleging she accepted luxury bribes, including high-value properties and designer goods, in exchange for oil contracts. Prosecutors say the case exposes how global financial systems were used to move illicit wealth, reviving scrutiny of Nigeria’s oil-era corruption and cross-border accountability.

FCT Strike Fallout: Wike Confirms ₦12bn Salary Approval as NLC Warns Against ‘Scapegoating’

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The fallout from the suspended FCT workers’ strike deepened on Tuesday after FCT Minister Nyesom Wike confirmed a ₦12bn salary approval, while the Nigeria Labour Congress warned against scapegoating officials. Labour leaders insisted the dispute stemmed from delayed implementation, as court-ordered mediation moves the parties back to negotiations.

How Military Arraignments Work in National Security Cases

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Military arraignments linked to national security matters are governed by a distinct legal and institutional framework aimed at balancing state stability with due process. Unlike...

Military to Arraign Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu Government

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The Nigerian military has confirmed plans to arraign officers over an alleged coup plot, stressing that the process will follow established legal and disciplinary procedures. Authorities emphasised that the development does not imply guilt and urged the public to avoid speculation, noting that due process remains central as investigations progress

Court Orders FCT Workers to Suspend Strike

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The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has ordered FCT workers to suspend their ongoing strike following an interlocutory injunction sought by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration. The court ruled that once a trade dispute is before it, industrial action must cease pending determination, paving the way for mediation.