03.05.2026

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27 Killed in Adamawa as Boko Haram Fighters Storm Madagali Community

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At least 27 people have been killed in an Adamawa Boko Haram attack after gunmen stormed Shuwari Sholi community in Madagali Local Government Area. The assault, which lasted several hours, left homes burned and residents fleeing into surrounding hills, reigniting concerns over civilian vulnerability in Nigeria’s northeast security corridor....

Peter Obi, Oyegun Escape Gunfire as Hoodlums Attack ADC Event in Benin City

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A reported Peter Obi convoy attack in Benin City, Edo State, has triggered fresh concerns about political safety after gunmen allegedly opened fire near a gathering involving opposition figures. Obi and other leaders escaped unharmed, but the incident has intensified scrutiny over security arrangements around political events ahead of future elections....

El-Rufai Detention Due Process: Atiku Demands Clarity Over Health, Bail, 48-Hour Limit

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Concerns over El-Rufai detention due process intensified Tuesday as former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar demanded immediate clarification on the former Kaduna governor’s whereabouts, health condition, and access to legal counsel. Allegations of a nosebleed in custody, claims that the constitutional 48-hour limit was breached, and reports of ignored bail requests have escalated public scrutiny...

IGP Retirement Tension: Why Tunji Disu’s Clock Is Already Ticking

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The IGP retirement tension has moved to the centre of Nigeria’s policing debate after Tunji Disu’s appointment as Acting Inspector-General of Police. With statutory retirement rules looming in April 2026, the leadership transition now carries structural implications for command continuity, senior officer exits, and institutional stability inside the Nigeria Police Force....

President Accepts IGP Resignation, Appoints Tunji Disu Acting Police Chief

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Nigeria’s policing leadership entered a new phase on Tuesday after President Bola Tinubu accepted the IGP resignation and Tunji Disu appointment as Acting Inspector-General of Police. The transition ends months of tenure controversy surrounding Kayode Egbetokun and opens a delicate period of institutional recalibration within the Nigeria Police Force....

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....

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....

FCT Area Council Elections 2026: APC Wins 5 Councils as 15% Turnout Fuels Electoral Act Backlash

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The FCT Area Council Elections 2026 delivered five council victories to the APC and one to the PDP, but a 15 per cent voter turnout and intensifying criticism of the Electoral Act 2026 have reshaped the political narrative. Parties, civil society and religious leaders now warn that trust in Nigeria’s electoral framework faces renewed strain ahead of 2027....

Tinubu, German Chancellor Agree on Power and Security Cooperation

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Tinubu German power security cooperation discussions intensified during a phone call between President Bola Tinubu and Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with both leaders pledging deeper collaboration in electricity transmission, railway modernisation and Sahel intelligence support. Germany signalled readiness to back Nigeria’s power infrastructure through Siemens and financial support mechanisms, while security coordination featured prominently....

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