15.06.2026

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Appeal Court Upholds Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension, Says Senate Acted Within Powers

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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ruling that the Senate acted within its constitutional and procedural powers. While affirming the suspension, the appellate court vacated a ₦5 million contempt fine earlier imposed on the Kogi Central lawmaker, partially reshaping the legal fallout from the dispute....

El-Rufai Says His 2023 Support for Tinubu Was Political, Not Persona

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Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has said his support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election was strictly political, not rooted in personal friendship. He described Tinubu as an “accidental beneficiary” of party arrangements and said post-election differences stem from divergent philosophies on governance and public service....

Senate Vows No Budget Extension Beyond December, Signals Tighter Fiscal Discipline

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Nigeria’s Senate has vowed to end the practice of extending federal budgets beyond December, warning that delays undermine fiscal discipline and accountability. Lawmakers said the 2026 budget would mark a decisive break from past spending habits, as concerns mount over revenue shortfalls, rising deficits, and the need for stricter oversight of service-wide votes....

Tinubu Says Terrorism Keeps Him Awake, Pledges Decisive Action

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President Bola Tinubu has described terrorism and banditry as threats that keep him and other Nigerians awake at night, pledging renewed action to defeat insecurity. Speaking at the National Economic Council conference in Abuja, Tinubu framed security as both a national survival issue and an economic constraint, vowing stronger coordination and delivery across affected regions....

NICO Boss Warns Mandatory E-Transmission Could Disenfranchise Voters

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The head of Nigeria’s cultural orientation agency has warned that making real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory could exclude millions of voters in areas with weak infrastructure. Abiodun Ajiboye argues that technology should support elections, not override feasibility, as debate intensifies over Senate amendments to the Electoral Act ahead of 2027....

Agbakoba Warns Electoral Act Gaps Could Reopen Era of Disputed Elections

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Senior Advocate of Nigeria Olisa Agbakoba has warned that failure to clearly mandate electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act could plunge Nigeria back into cycles of disputed elections and prolonged litigation. He argues that the legal ambiguity exposed during the 2023 polls remains unresolved and could undermine electoral credibility ahead of 2027....

NAFDAC Uncovers ₦3bn Fake Drug Syndicate in Lagos, Seizes Over 10 Million Doses

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Nigeria’s drug regulator has uncovered one of the largest counterfeit medicine operations in recent years, seizing over 10 million fake and banned drug doses worth more than ₦3 billion in Lagos. The bust exposes a sophisticated international syndicate cloning life-saving medicines and pushing them into local markets, raising fresh alarms about public health safety and regulatory enforcement....

NBBF at a Crossroads: Power, Peace, and the 2026 Clock

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Nigerian basketball is entering a decisive phase. As the expected 2026 leadership transition approaches, disputes over timing, legitimacy, and reform have resurfaced with force. From calendar battles to palace-led peace talks, IDNN investigates the power dynamics shaping the Nigeria Basketball Federation—testing critical perspectives against real events and examining what credible reconciliation would truly require....

What a Real Reconciliation in Nigerian Basketball Would Require

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With 2026 underway, Nigerian basketball faces a test beyond personalities: whether reconciliation will remain symbolic or become structural. After peace meetings and rising criticism, this explainer examines what genuine reconciliation would require—clear election timelines, transparent process, reform accountability, and a non-negotiable clock—if the Nigeria Basketball Federation is to escape another cycle of contested leadership...

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