04.08.2026

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ADC “Won by 3PM” Claim: Ogigi Rejects AMAC Election Result

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The ADC “won by 3PM” claim has intensified debate over the Abuja Municipal Area Council election after candidate Dr Moses Paul Ogigi rejected the official result. Ogigi alleged irregularities, curfew imposition, vote buying and result manipulation, insisting he was leading before what he described as “magic” altered the outcome...

INEC FCT Voter Migration Clarification: No New Relocations in 2026, Says Commission

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The INEC FCT voter migration clarification has addressed claims that voters were moved to new polling units ahead of the recent area council elections. The commission insists no fresh migration occurred in 2026, explaining that polling unit redistributions referenced in public debate were carried out in 2022 as part of a nationwide decongestion exercise....

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...

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....

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