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El-Rufai ₦1bn Suit: What the Court Must Decide in ICPC Warrant Dispute

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The El-Rufai ₦1bn suit before the Federal High Court shifts attention to the legality of a search warrant used by the ICPC during a February operation at his Abuja residence. The court must now determine whether alleged procedural defects under the ACJA invalidate the warrant and affect the admissibility of evidence....

El-Rufai Files ₦1bn Suit Against ICPC Over Alleged Unlawful Search of Abuja Residence

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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a ₦1bn fundamental rights enforcement suit against the ICPC, alleging that a search warrant used to invade his Abuja residence was defective and unconstitutional. The suit challenges the validity of the warrant and seeks damages for alleged violations of privacy, dignity, and personal liberty....

Tinubu Approves ₦2.8tn GenCo Debt After Audit Slashes ₦6tn Claim

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President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦2.8tn as the Federal Government’s verified electricity subsidy liability to power generation companies, following a tripartite audit that cut operators’ ₦6tn claim by more than half. The decision includes conditions on gas debt settlement and infrastructure reinvestment as authorities seek to stabilise Nigeria’s power sector liquidity crisis....

APC Defends Wike’s Cross-Party Campaigning as Constitutional Right After FCT Polls

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The All Progressives Congress has defended the role of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in supporting APC candidates during the area council elections, describing his actions as an exercise of constitutional liberty. The defence follows criticism over cross-party alignment and renewed debate on political loyalty within Nigeria’s multi-party system....

Wike: ‘Corn and Groundnut Campaigns Can’t Deceive Nigerians’ After FCT Polls

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the FCT elections exposed what he described as “hypocrisy” among politicians who engage in symbolic roadside campaigns to mislead voters. His remarks followed the All Progressives Congress’ victories in five of the six area councils in the Federal Capital Territory....

FCT Poll Fallout: Obidient Movement Rejects AMAC Result, Alleges Agent Killing

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The Obidient Movement has rejected the outcome of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship election, describing the process as a “brazen assault” on democracy and alleging the killing of one of its polling agents. The protest follows low turnout in the FCT polls and renewed scrutiny of electoral integrity safeguards....

Electoral Act 2026: Senate Leader Defends 24-Hour Assent as Clause 60 Debate Intensifies

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The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to sign the Electoral Act 2026 within 24 hours of its passage, describing the process as collaborative and consultative. His remarks come amid sustained criticism from civil society groups over Clause 60, which makes electronic transmission of results optional rather than mandatory....

IPOB Renews Call for Kanu Release as 99-Year-Old Appeals to Tinubu

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The IPOB Kanu release appeal has resurfaced with renewed urgency after a 99-year-old elder publicly urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene on humanitarian grounds. As legal proceedings continue in court, the fresh appeal reframes the detention debate around compassion, constitutional process and the institutional responsibilities of Nigeria’s executive arm....

NNPP Alleges Intimidation in Kano After Local Poll Disputes

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The NNPP intimidation allegation Kano has intensified political tension in the state following disputes linked to recent local government elections. Party officials claim members were harassed and pressured during post-election activities, while authorities insist law enforcement actions were routine and lawful amid broader concerns about electoral stability before 2027....

Senate Funding Strain Deepens as 2026 Budget Pressures Mount

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Senate funding strain has intensified as lawmakers confront rising operational costs under Nigeria’s 2026 fiscal framework. Delays in capital releases, inflation-driven expenditure spikes and mounting oversight obligations are reshaping internal debates within the National Assembly, raising broader questions about legislative capacity and fiscal sustainability ahead of the 2027 elections....

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