04.05.2026

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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....

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...

No More Vagabonds in PDP’ — Makinde Declares After Party Purge

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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that individuals he described as “vagabonds” have been expelled from the Peoples Democratic Party, insisting the party has emerged calmer after years of internal disruption. The remarks follow prolonged leadership battles within the PDP and signal a renewed push by influential governors to reassert control, discipline, and political relevance ahead of 2027....

Defence Minister Says He Was Target in Foiled Coup Plot

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Nigeria’s Defence Minister has disclosed that he was a primary target in a recently foiled coup plot, describing the incident as a direct threat to constitutional order. The revelation has drawn attention to internal security vulnerabilities, the resilience of democratic institutions, and how intelligence-led interventions are shaping Nigeria’s response to destabilisation attempts....

Peter Obi Signals 2027 Interest While Backing ADC Candidate

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Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has indicated renewed interest in national leadership discussions while publicly backing a candidate of the African Democratic Congress. The move adds a fresh layer to Nigeria’s evolving opposition politics, raising questions about alliances, timing, and how early signals shape the road to 2027....

Onitsha Main Market Reopens as Soludo Defies Sit-at-Home Order

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Onitsha Main Market reopened on Monday under heavy security as Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo moved to enforce economic activity despite a sit-at-home order. The decision pits state authority against disruption fears, reopening debate about governance, security enforcement, and how long traders can absorb economic paralysis in Nigeria’s major commercial hubs....

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