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El-Rufai Detention Deepens as ICPC Seeks Extended Custody

Nigeria’s anti-corruption authorities have intensified the legal confrontation with former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, as investigators seek extended custody while probing allegations linked to surveillance equipment and sensitive documents recovered during a search of his Abuja residence. The case has escalated into one of the most politically charged investigations involving a former state governor in recent years.

APC Constitutional Dominance: Ruling Party Nears Power to Alter Nigeria’s Constitution Alone

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Nigeria’s ruling party has crossed a powerful political threshold. With 84 senators and 231 seats in the House of Representatives, the All Progressives Congress now holds near-supermajority control of the National Assembly — raising major questions about constitutional amendments, opposition oversight, and the balance of power as the country moves toward the 2027 elections.

Igoche Mark Pledges Unity First if Elected NBBF President

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Basketball promoter and founder of the Mark D’ Ball Championship, Igoche Mark, says his first priority if elected president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation will be restoring unity within the sport. Speaking in Abuja, Mark outlined a reconciliation-driven leadership agenda, arguing that Nigeria’s global basketball talent must be matched with coordinated development and peace among stakeholders.

FCC Chair Omidiran Urges Staff Fitness as FCC Sports Club Names Her Patron

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The Executive Chairperson of the Federal Character Commission, Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has urged staff to adopt periodic exercise and sporting activities as part of workplace culture. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the FCC Sports Club in Abuja, she emphasized health, teamwork and discipline while accepting formal decoration as the FCC Sports Club Patron.

IDNN Founder & Publisher Frank Alapa Meets NCNCSON Coordinator Sony Otache

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Founder and Publisher of the Independent Digital News Network (IDNN), Frank Idemudia Alapa, has met with civil society advocate Sony Otache, newly appointed North Central Coordinator of the National Council of NGOs and Civil Society Organisations of Nigeria (NCNCSON). The engagement signals growing collaboration between independent media platforms and civic networks shaping governance and public accountability conversations across Nigeria’s North Central region.

Niger Governor Bago Congratulates Sony Otache on NCNCSON North Central Coordinator Appointment

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Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has congratulated media advocate Sony Otache following his appointment as North Central Zone Coordinator of the National Council of NGOs and Civil Society Organisations of Nigeria. The Sony Otache NCNCSON appointment places the Crusader Radio founder in a regional role expected to strengthen civil society advocacy and citizen engagement across Nigeria’s North Central region.

FCC Boss Promises Staff Welfare Boost, Launches Whistleblower Lines Against Job Racketeering

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The Federal Character Commission has introduced whistleblower hotlines aimed at exposing job racketeering within Nigeria’s public service recruitment system. FCC Executive Chairman Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran announced the measure during a general staff meeting in Abuja, warning that illegal recruitment practices undermine constitutional principles designed to guarantee fairness in federal appointments.

FG Bans Roadside Tax Collection as Nigeria Moves to Presumptive Tax System

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The Federal Government has banned roadside tax collection across Nigeria as part of a wider effort to reform revenue practices affecting small businesses. Authorities say the move will eliminate informal levies and introduce a new presumptive tax system designed to simplify compliance while reducing the burden of multiple taxation.

FEC Approves Six Major Road Projects as Government Pushes Infrastructure Despite Economic Strain

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A Billion-Naira Infrastructure Wave Begins Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council has approved a new wave of large-scale road reconstruction projects across the country, including the ₦427...

ICPC Obtains 14-Day Detention Order for El-Rufai, Details Allegations in Court

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The ICPC says it secured a 14-day remand order to detain former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai while investigating corruption and security-related allegations. In court filings, the commission detailed financial transactions, alleged diversion of funds and recovery of sensitive documents and equipment. El-Rufai denies wrongdoing and describes the probe as political persecution.