Ajaokuta Budget Defence Turns Heated as Akpoti-Uduaghan Walks Out After Oversight Dispute
Four hours of scrutiny, then a rupture What began as an extended budget defence session for the Ministry of Steel Development concluded with a visible......
Politics
Soludo Says Sit-at-Home Suspension Is Driving Monday Trade Rebound in Onitsha
Anambra Governor Charles Soludo says the sit-at-home suspension trade rebound is becoming visible in Onitsha, with increased Monday market activity following recent security enforcement. He linked improved commercial turnout to restored public confidence, though no independent economic data has yet quantified the scale of recovery....
Rivers Crisis: Fubara Dissolves Cabinet After Tinubu Intervention as Wike Signals Truce
Rivers political crisis entered a new phase as Governor Siminalayi Fubara dissolved the State Executive Council 48 hours after President Bola Tinubu convened reconciliation talks involving Nyesom Wike. The move comes amid impeachment tensions and renewed federal mediation efforts in the oil-rich state....
El-Rufai Alleges Attempted Arrest at Abuja Airport, Links Move to Associates’ Detention
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
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
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
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
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
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....
King Charles Invites Tinubu for First UK State Visit in 37 Years
King Charles III has formally invited President Bola Tinubu for a state visit to the United Kingdom, marking the first such invitation extended to a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The planned visit signals a renewed diplomatic phase between London and Abuja amid evolving trade, security, and Commonwealth partnerships....