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₦117bn Allegation: Sokoto Panel Submits Report on Tambuwal’s Eight-Year Rule

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A judicial panel in Sokoto State has submitted a report alleging financial irregularities amounting to ₦117 billion during the eight-year administration of former governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. The submission marks a critical escalation in post-tenure accountability, setting the stage for possible prosecutions while raising sharp questions about due process, political motive, and the legal weight of state-led probes....

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....

FCT Strike Ends as NLC, TUC Direct Workers to Resume

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The industrial action that paralysed parts of the Federal Capital Territory has ended after the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress directed workers to resume duties. The decision followed negotiations with the FCT Administration, raising expectations of restored public services while shifting attention to whether agreed terms will be implemented beyond the immediate return to work....

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...

Public Officers Cannot Receive Gifts While in Service, Lawyers Warn

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Legal experts and civil society groups have warned that Nigerian public officers are barred from receiving gifts or benefits while in active service, stressing that such acts may amount to corruption under existing laws. The clarification follows claims by a former attorney general that he received large sums as “gifts,” reopening debate over ethics, legality, and accountability in public office....

Onitsha Traders Reopen Market as Army Warns IPOB/ESN Remnants

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Commercial activity has resumed at the Onitsha Main Market after years of disruption, as traders returned amid renewed security assurances from the Nigerian Army. The move follows sustained operations against violent groups in the South-East and marks a critical test of confidence in security efforts, economic recovery, and the state’s ability to restore normalcy in one of Nigeria’s largest trading hubs....

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