29.04.2026

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Abba Yusuf Fires Political Adviser as Kano Power Blocs Realign After NNPP Exit

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Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has dismissed his political adviser barely 24 hours after resigning from the NNPP, signalling a major political realignment in the state. The move comes amid mass defections of lawmakers and council chairmen, deepening tensions within the Kwankwasiyya movement and reshaping Kano’s political landscape ahead of 2027....

Atiku, Civil Groups Warn Senate Over Electoral Act Delay Ahead of 2027

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Former vice president Atiku Abubakar and civil society organisations have urged the Senate to expedite amendments to Nigeria’s Electoral Act, warning that delays could weaken safeguards ahead of 2027. The calls, delivered through statements and advocacy reports, frame the debate around legislative accountability and reform timelines, as lawmakers consider changes following concerns raised after the 2023 elections....

Makoko Demolitions: Lagos Government Defends Clearance as CAPPA Reports 10,000+ Displaced

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Fresh demolitions in Makoko have reignited debate over urban safety and social justice in Lagos after civil society groups reported that more than 10,000 residents were displaced. While the Lagos State Government insists the exercise was necessary to protect lives under high-tension power lines, rights advocates argue that the operation lacked adequate safeguards and humane resettlement plans....

Police Suspend Tinted Glass Enforcement After Court Order, Nigerians Demand Clear Rules

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The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the enforcement of tinted glass regulations nationwide following a court order, easing a long-running source of harassment complaints. While motorists welcome the pause, legal experts warn the underlying law remains unsettled, raising questions about when enforcement may resume—and under what rules....

Tax Reform Chaos: 48 Hours In, Nigeria Enforces a New Regime Amid Law, Trust and Legitimacy Crisis

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Barely 48 hours into Nigeria’s new tax regime, controversy has shifted from policy to legitimacy. Allegations that the gazetted tax laws differ from what lawmakers passed have triggered confusion among businesses and citizens, even as President Bola Tinubu insists enforcement must continue. Critics warn Nigeria may already be collecting taxes under a law whose credibility is in dispute....

DRTS Vows to Appeal VIO Court Ban, Says Abuja Now ‘Lawless’ After Judgment Restricting Enforcement

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The Directorate of Road Traffic Services says it will “certainly” appeal the Court of Appeal ruling that bars VIO officials from stopping vehicles, impounding cars or issuing fines. Acting Director Deborah Osho says the judgment has triggered “lawlessness” across Abuja, claiming motorists now flout rules freely while over ₦409m in unpaid fines remain outstanding since enforcement was halted....

Tinubu Sends 68 Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate as Ayo Oke, Dalhatu & Are Clear First Screening Round

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President Bola Tinubu has forwarded 68 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, expanding Nigeria’s diplomatic reshuffle. The list includes ex-service chiefs, former senators and political heavyweights. Three nominees — Ayo Oke, Amin Dalhatu and Kayode Are — were screened and cleared after intensive national security questioning...

Senate Confirms Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister as He Declares: “No Negotiation with Terrorists” and Unveils New National Security Doctrine

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The Senate has confirmed former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, as Defence Minister after a five-hour session where he declared an end to ransom payments, warned against negotiating with terrorists, and called for a unified national database to strengthen Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts. He outlined a sweeping security doctrine amid rising kidnappings, banditry and maritime crime....

Tinubu Rejects Private Military Contractors, Tells AU–EU Leaders Africa Must Lead Its Own Security

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President Bola Tinubu has told African and European leaders that the continent must not depend on private military companies for security, insisting that foreign mercenaries undermine sovereignty and complicate counterterrorism efforts. His stance — Tinubu rejects private military contractors — reinforces Nigeria’s push for African-led security solutions amid growing Sahel instability....

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