18.06.2026

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El-Rufai Alleges Attempted Arrest at Abuja Airport, Links Move to Associates’ Detention

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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has alleged that security operatives attempted to arrest him at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport upon arrival from Cairo. El-Rufai alleged arrest attempt claims were made by his aides, while his legal team says he had already notified the EFCC of a scheduled appearance next week....

Labour Party Secretariat Takeover Deepens Rift as Usman Assumes Control, Abure Cites Appeal

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A Labour Party secretariat takeover in Abuja has intensified factional tensions as rival camps cite competing court orders and leadership claims. Police presence at the premises followed attempts to assert control, while both sides referenced INEC records to justify authority. The dispute now shifts toward legal interpretation rather than street confrontation....

US Sanctions Bill Raises Diplomatic Stakes Over Nigeria Religious Freedom Concerns

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A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation proposing targeted sanctions over alleged religious freedom violations in Nigeria. The US sanctions bill Nigeria debate could trigger visa bans and asset restrictions under Magnitsky-style authorities if passed, adding fresh diplomatic pressure as Nigeria approaches another election cycle....

Electronic Transmission Loophole: CSOs Reject Senate’s EC8A Fallback Clause

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A coalition of election-focused civil society organisations has rejected what it calls an electronic transmission loophole in the Senate’s Electoral Act amendment. The groups warn that making Form EC8A the “primary” collation source when internet fails could weaken safeguards built into the 2022 reforms. They are urging the harmonisation committee to adopt the House version....

Form EC8A Explained: The Polling Unit Document at the Heart of Nigeria’s Election Disputes

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Form EC8A is the official polling unit result sheet used by INEC to record votes immediately after counting. Frequently cited in election petitions, it serves as the primary documentary evidence of results at source. As debate intensifies over electronic transmission, understanding Form EC8A explained becomes central to interpreting Nigeria’s evolving electoral safeguards....

Electoral Act EC8A Caveat Redraws Nigeria’s 2027 Election Battlefield

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The Senate’s amendment to the Electoral Act permitting electronic transmission of results—while designating Form EC8A as the primary source in cases of internet failure—has reignited debate over electoral transparency. Civil society groups warn that the caveat could weaken safeguards introduced in 2022, as lawmakers insist the revision balances innovation with operational realities....

Edo APC Chairman Faces Backlash Over Alleged Threat to Facebook Critic

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The acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State is facing criticism after screenshots surfaced online allegedly showing him threatening a Facebook user who criticised Governor Monday Okpebholo. The development has sparked calls for police investigation, raising concerns about political intimidation and online harassment in Nigeria’s evolving digital public space....

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....

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