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Tinubu Urges South Sudan Peace, Pledges Nigeria Support for Gulf of Guinea Task Force

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Tinubu South Sudan peace push took centre stage at the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, where Nigeria called for the immediate release of opposition figures and deeper national dialogue in South Sudan. The president also pledged infrastructure and operational support for the Combined Maritime Task Force in the Gulf of Guinea....

El-Rufai Suggests Political Motive Behind US Bill Naming Kwankwaso

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Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has questioned the inclusion of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in a proposed U.S. Religious Freedom bill, suggesting the move may be politically motivated. Speaking on national television, El-Rufai argued that singling out Kwankwaso while other northern leaders implemented Sharia raises concerns about fairness and possible political calculations....

FG Sues El-Rufai Over NSA Phone-Tapping Claims

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The Federal Government has filed a three-count charge against former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai over alleged interception of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu’s phone communications. The charges, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, follow El-Rufai’s televised admission that he and unnamed individuals listened to conversations from a tapped phone....

Ganduje Rejects Link to Dadiyata Disappearance After El-Rufai’s Allegation

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Former Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has rejected allegations linking him to the 2019 disappearance of activist Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, after ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai referenced an alleged police confession. Ganduje described the claim as reckless and unfounded, urging evidence-based investigation into the long-unresolved case....

Shehu Sani Demands Probe of El-Rufai’s Eight-Year Kaduna Administration

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Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has called for a comprehensive probe of ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s eight-year administration, alleging financial irregularities and abuse of office. Sani urged anti-corruption agencies to investigate claims of mismanagement raised by the Kaduna State House of Assembly, intensifying political tensions ahead of the 2027 elections....

US Religious Freedom Bill Names Kwankwaso, MACBAN; Nigerian Backlash Mounts

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A proposed United States bill seeking sanctions over alleged religious freedom violations in Nigeria has named former Kano Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and herders’ group MACBAN, triggering sharp reactions from Nigerian political figures. Supporters have rejected the allegations as unfounded, while critics warn the development could strain diplomatic relations and intensify domestic political tensions....

El-Rufai Wiretap Claim Expands With Alleged Airport Arrest Plot

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Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai has alleged that National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu’s phone was tapped, claiming he learned of an attempt to arrest him at the airport through intercepted communication. The El-Rufai wiretap claim has triggered calls for investigation and raised constitutional and institutional questions about Nigeria’s security architecture....

Fubara Calls ‘Weakness’ a Virtue, Dedicates Award to Wike

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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has described “weakness” as a virtue, saying his restrained approach to political tensions was driven by the need for peace and survival. Speaking at an award ceremony in Lagos, he dedicated his Man of the Year honour to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, his predecessor and political benefactor....

Under-50s Fit for President, Not 100-Year-Olds — Jonathan

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged African nations to prioritise leaders aged 25 to 50, arguing that modern governance demands stamina, clarity and resilience. Speaking in Abuja, he said younger leaders are better equipped for the physical and mental pressures of office, while stressing that discipline and institutions remain essential to democratic stability....

Tinubu Restates Support for State Police, Urges Lawmakers to Enable Sub-National Policing

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President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his support for the establishment of state police, urging the National Assembly to review relevant laws to enable sub-national policing. Speaking in Umuahia, the President said Nigeria’s size and diversity demand decentralised security structures, describing state police as critical to strengthening national cohesion and addressing rising insecurity....

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