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Ondo APC Ward Congress Violence Raises Party Stability Questions

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The Ondo APC ward congress violence has escalated into a full-blown political crisis after two people were killed and several others injured during clashes in Idanre Local Government Area. Party elders have appealed for presidential intervention, while Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa denies allegations of sponsorship amid rising internal tensions ahead of key party processes....

ICPC Confirms El-Rufai in Custody as Probe Deepens

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has confirmed that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is in its custody, marking a new phase in escalating investigations surrounding the ex-governor. The confirmation follows recent security agency engagements, wiretapping allegations, and ongoing corruption-related probes linked to his tenure in office...

UK to Issue Digital eVisa for Nigerians from February 25

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The UK digital eVisa for Nigerians will replace physical visa stickers from February 25, 2026, marking a shift to a fully digital immigration process. The British High Commission says applicants will access visas through a UKVI account, with no change to eligibility requirements, as the UK modernises border systems....

Senator Zam Says Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Not Member of North Central Committee

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Senator Zam says Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan not member of the Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission, dismissing her claim of exclusion from a recent budget defence session. The dispute follows a tense exchange over attendance records, raising questions about committee selection procedures and legislative protocol within Nigeria’s upper chamber....

Nigeria Opens Probe into Temu Over Suspected Data Protection Breaches

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Nigeria opens probe into Temu over suspected data protection breaches, as the country’s data watchdog examines concerns around surveillance practices, cross-border data transfers and data minimisation compliance. The investigation could trigger penalties under Nigeria’s data protection framework if violations are established in one of Africa’s largest digital markets....

Health Ministry Orders Immediate Retirement of Long-Serving Directors

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The Health ministry orders immediate retirement of directors who have spent eight years in the directorate cadre, enforcing the Revised Public Service Rules 2021. A circular directs agencies and federal hospitals to disengage affected officers, halt salary payments, and recover emoluments paid beyond tenure limits, with compliance monitoring announced....

How Manipulation Would Have To Occur Under the Electoral Act 2026 Hybrid Model

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The Electoral Act 2026 hybrid model retains electronic transmission while permitting manual fallback under defined failure conditions. This forensic breakdown maps the exact procedural steps required for manipulation to succeed under the amended framework. Rather than rhetoric, the analysis examines structural barriers, discretion points, certification triggers, and audit mechanisms before Nigeria’s 2027 elections...

Electoral Act 2026 Explained: What Changed From 2022 — And Where Transmission Risk Now Sits

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Electoral Act 2026 explained: Nigeria’s amended electoral law retains electronic transmission of results but codifies manual fallback under defined failure conditions. The shift has triggered national debate. This deep dive dissects what changed from 2022, where discretion now sits, and how implementation before 2027 will determine whether transparency strengthens or weakens....

Electoral Act 2026 Signed Into Law as Transmission Clause Sparks National Divide

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President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law less than 24 hours after its passage by the National Assembly, following intense disagreement over electronic transmission of election results. The new law formally recognises electronic upload but permits manual fallback where technology fails, setting the stage for heightened scrutiny ahead of 2027....

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