04.08.2026

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PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike Blamed for Prolonged Party Rift

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Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party is facing renewed internal turmoil as a senior party chieftain publicly accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of fuelling its prolonged leadership crisis. The allegation reopens wounds from the 2022 presidential primary, raising fresh questions about party cohesion, opposition credibility, and whether the PDP can stabilise ahead of the 2027 elections....

Peter Obi Signals 2027 Interest While Backing ADC Candidate

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Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has indicated renewed interest in national leadership discussions while publicly backing a candidate of the African Democratic Congress. The move adds a fresh layer to Nigeria’s evolving opposition politics, raising questions about alliances, timing, and how early signals shape the road to 2027....

Osun LG Funds Row: Oyetola Aide Dismisses Assembly Allegations

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A political dispute has erupted in Osun State after an aide to former governor Rauf Aregbesola’s successor dismissed allegations by the state assembly that local government funds were diverted. The exchange reopens scrutiny of fiscal accountability, inter-party rivalry, and how allegations are contested when court rulings and political narratives collide in subnational governance....

Court Restrains NLC, TUC From FCT Strike and Protest

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A Nigerian court has barred the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress from proceeding with a planned strike and protest in the Federal Capital Territory, shifting a labour dispute into the judicial arena. The order raises fresh questions about the balance between workers’ rights, public order, and how far courts can go in shaping industrial action during periods of civic tension....

Onitsha Main Market Reopens as Soludo Defies Sit-at-Home Order

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Onitsha Main Market reopened on Monday under heavy security as Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo moved to enforce economic activity despite a sit-at-home order. The decision pits state authority against disruption fears, reopening debate about governance, security enforcement, and how long traders can absorb economic paralysis in Nigeria’s major commercial hubs....

Nwifuru Sacks Appointees, Dethrones Monarch After Ebonyi Killings as State Moves to Quell Violence

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Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has dismissed government appointees, dissolved community leadership structures, and withdrawn a traditional ruler’s certificate following deadly attacks in parts of the state. The sweeping sanctions come as authorities respond to violent incidents that left at least four people killed, signalling a hardline approach to restoring order and preventing escalation....

Electoral Act Delay and the 2027 Question: Why Time Is Becoming the Real Opponent

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With barely a year to Nigeria’s 2027 general election, delays in passing the amended Electoral Act are triggering growing concern among civil society groups, analysts, and election managers. While the House has acted, the Senate’s hesitation is tightening timelines for reform, raising questions about preparedness, credibility, and whether legal certainty can still arrive in time....

Senate Targets March 17 for Passage of ₦58.47tn 2026 Budget, Sets Tight Review Timetable

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The Nigerian Senate has fixed March 17, 2026, for the final passage of the ₦58.47 trillion federal budget, unveiling an accelerated timetable for committee scrutiny, public hearings, and engagement with key economic managers. Lawmakers say the schedule is designed to balance speed with detailed oversight as fiscal pressures and reform expectations intensify....

Buhari Approved Naira Redesign, EFCC Witness Tells Court in Emefiele Trial

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A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has told a Federal Capital Territory High Court that former President Muhammadu Buhari approved the naira redesign policy implemented under ex-CBN governor Godwin Emefiele. The testimony emerged as the court fixed fresh dates to conclude the trial, with hearings scheduled across February, April, May and June....

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