18.09.2026

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Alleged Coup Plotters Must Face Civil Courts, Not Court-Martial — Falana

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Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has said soldiers accused of plotting a coup against Nigeria’s democratic government cannot be tried by court-martial, insisting that such cases fall under civilian courts. His comments come amid renewed debate over constitutional order, military discipline, and how democracies should legally confront threats against elected governments....

Public Officers Cannot Receive Gifts While in Service, Lawyers Warn

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Legal experts and civil society groups have warned that Nigerian public officers are barred from receiving gifts or benefits while in active service, stressing that such acts may amount to corruption under existing laws. The clarification follows claims by a former attorney general that he received large sums as “gifts,” reopening debate over ethics, legality, and accountability in public office....

Onitsha Traders Reopen Market as Army Warns IPOB/ESN Remnants

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Commercial activity has resumed at the Onitsha Main Market after years of disruption, as traders returned amid renewed security assurances from the Nigerian Army. The move follows sustained operations against violent groups in the South-East and marks a critical test of confidence in security efforts, economic recovery, and the state’s ability to restore normalcy in one of Nigeria’s largest trading hubs....

No More Vagabonds in PDP’ — Makinde Declares After Party Purge

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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that individuals he described as “vagabonds” have been expelled from the Peoples Democratic Party, insisting the party has emerged calmer after years of internal disruption. The remarks follow prolonged leadership battles within the PDP and signal a renewed push by influential governors to reassert control, discipline, and political relevance ahead of 2027....

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....

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