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King Charles Invites Tinubu for First UK State Visit in 37 Years

King Charles III has formally invited President Bola Tinubu for a state visit to the United Kingdom, marking the first such invitation extended to a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The planned visit signals a renewed diplomatic phase between London and Abuja amid evolving trade, security, and Commonwealth partnerships.

Edo APC Chairman Faces Backlash Over Alleged Threat to Facebook Critic

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The acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State is facing criticism after screenshots surfaced online allegedly showing him threatening a Facebook user who criticised Governor Monday Okpebholo. The development has sparked calls for police investigation, raising concerns about political intimidation and online harassment in Nigeria’s evolving digital public space.

Appeal Court Upholds Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension, Says Senate Acted Within Powers

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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ruling that the Senate acted within its constitutional and procedural powers. While affirming the suspension, the appellate court vacated a ₦5 million contempt fine earlier imposed on the Kogi Central lawmaker, partially reshaping the legal fallout from the dispute.

El-Rufai Says His 2023 Support for Tinubu Was Political, Not Persona

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Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has said his support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election was strictly political, not rooted in personal friendship. He described Tinubu as an “accidental beneficiary” of party arrangements and said post-election differences stem from divergent philosophies on governance and public service.

Senate Vows No Budget Extension Beyond December, Signals Tighter Fiscal Discipline

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Nigeria’s Senate has vowed to end the practice of extending federal budgets beyond December, warning that delays undermine fiscal discipline and accountability. Lawmakers said the 2026 budget would mark a decisive break from past spending habits, as concerns mount over revenue shortfalls, rising deficits, and the need for stricter oversight of service-wide votes.

Tinubu Says Terrorism Keeps Him Awake, Pledges Decisive Action

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President Bola Tinubu has described terrorism and banditry as threats that keep him and other Nigerians awake at night, pledging renewed action to defeat insecurity. Speaking at the National Economic Council conference in Abuja, Tinubu framed security as both a national survival issue and an economic constraint, vowing stronger coordination and delivery across affected regions.

NICO Boss Warns Mandatory E-Transmission Could Disenfranchise Voters

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The head of Nigeria’s cultural orientation agency has warned that making real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory could exclude millions of voters in areas with weak infrastructure. Abiodun Ajiboye argues that technology should support elections, not override feasibility, as debate intensifies over Senate amendments to the Electoral Act ahead of 2027.

Agbakoba Warns Electoral Act Gaps Could Reopen Era of Disputed Elections

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Senior Advocate of Nigeria Olisa Agbakoba has warned that failure to clearly mandate electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act could plunge Nigeria back into cycles of disputed elections and prolonged litigation. He argues that the legal ambiguity exposed during the 2023 polls remains unresolved and could undermine electoral credibility ahead of 2027.

NAFDAC Uncovers ₦3bn Fake Drug Syndicate in Lagos, Seizes Over 10 Million Doses

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Nigeria’s drug regulator has uncovered one of the largest counterfeit medicine operations in recent years, seizing over 10 million fake and banned drug doses worth more than ₦3 billion in Lagos. The bust exposes a sophisticated international syndicate cloning life-saving medicines and pushing them into local markets, raising fresh alarms about public health safety and regulatory enforcement.

Senate Sets Up 12-Member Committee as Electoral Transmission Backlash Forces Rethink

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When the backlash refused to fade Mounting public pressure over changes to the Electoral Act has forced a procedural pivot inside the Red Chambers. On...