DSS to Arraign El-Rufai Over Alleged NSA Phone Interception Claim
A Claim Now Becomes a Court Case The El-Rufai NSA phone interception claim has shifted from political allegation to formal prosecution, with the Department of......
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FCT Area Council Elections 2026: APC Wins 5 Councils as 15% Turnout Fuels Electoral Act Backlash
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
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....
FCT Area Council Elections: INEC Deploys 3,345 BVAS, Police Impose Movement Restriction
The FCT Area Council elections BVAS deployment plan will see 3,345 accreditation devices distributed across 2,822 polling units, as INEC confirms early logistics movement and police announce a 6am–6pm restriction on election day. Anti-corruption agencies and security forces are also mobilised to deter vote trading and maintain order across Abuja’s six area councils....
Ondo APC Ward Congress Violence Raises Party Stability Questions
The Ondo APC ward congress violence has escalated into a full-blown political crisis after two people were killed and several others injured during clashes in Idanre Local Government Area. Party elders have appealed for presidential intervention, while Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa denies allegations of sponsorship amid rising internal tensions ahead of key party processes....
ICPC Confirms El-Rufai in Custody as Probe Deepens
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has confirmed that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is in its custody, marking a new phase in escalating investigations surrounding the ex-governor. The confirmation follows recent security agency engagements, wiretapping allegations, and ongoing corruption-related probes linked to his tenure in office...
How Manipulation Would Have To Occur Under the Electoral Act 2026 Hybrid Model
The Electoral Act 2026 hybrid model retains electronic transmission while permitting manual fallback under defined failure conditions. This forensic breakdown maps the exact procedural steps required for manipulation to succeed under the amended framework. Rather than rhetoric, the analysis examines structural barriers, discretion points, certification triggers, and audit mechanisms before Nigeria’s 2027 elections...
Electoral Act 2026 Signed Into Law as Transmission Clause Sparks National Divide
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law less than 24 hours after its passage by the National Assembly, following intense disagreement over electronic transmission of election results. The new law formally recognises electronic upload but permits manual fallback where technology fails, setting the stage for heightened scrutiny ahead of 2027....
INEC Warns Transport Unions Ahead of FCT Area Council Elections
INEC warns transport unions ahead of the Federal Capital Territory area council elections, insisting that logistics discipline will determine whether voting begins on schedule. The commission said vehicles must deploy before dawn and meet agreed standards, stressing it will not tolerate excuses that could delay sensitive materials across polling units....
Tinubu, APC Governors Donate ₦8bn to Kano Fire Victims as Yusuf Aligns with Ruling Party
Tinubu, APC governors donate ₦8bn to Kano fire victims in a high-profile visit that combined relief support with a major political realignment. Vice-President Kashim Shettima announced ₦5bn from the President and ₦3bn from governors, as Governor Abba Yusuf received the APC flag, signalling a consolidation of federal-state ties....