18.09.2026

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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State Governor Francis Nwifuru has dismissed government appointees, dissolved community leadership structures, and withdrawn a traditional ruler’s certificate following deadly attacks in parts of the state.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....

Senate Sets Up Committee to Harmonise Electoral Act Amendments

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Nigeria’s Senate has constituted a seven-member ad hoc committee to harmonise lawmakers’ inputs on proposed Electoral Act amendments. The panel, announced after a closed-door session, is expected to distil senators’ positions and submit a consolidated report within three days as the upper chamber intensifies scrutiny of reforms ahead of future elections....

₦58.4 Trillion 2026 Budget Passes Second Reading Without Debate in House

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Nigeria’s House of Representatives passed the ₦58.4 trillion 2026 budget through second reading without debate, a rare legislative moment that raises questions about oversight, executive–legislative balance, and pre-2027 politics. While leaders cite macroeconomic gains, the silence on the floor is as consequential as the numbers themselves....

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Receives Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle for Sports Development Talks

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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal Dare met with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle on January 28, 2026, to discuss strategies for enhancing sports development in the state. The focus was on promoting youth participation in sports, with plans for a revamped sports complex and stadium nearing completion to serve as a hub for community and grassroots athletics....

“Nigeria Still Runs in Darkness”: Obi Faults Tinubu Over Power Crisis

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Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s persistent electricity crisis, arguing that recent government interventions fall short of campaign promises. The remarks have reignited debate over power sector reforms, political accountability, and the gap between policy announcements and everyday realities....

Senate Moves Toward Realtime Electronic Transmission of Election Results

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Nigeria’s Senate is weighing far-reaching amendments to the Electoral Act that would mandate realtime electronic transmission of election results from polling units. Lawmakers say the proposal, alongside stiffer penalties for vote trading, could reshape the credibility of future elections if passed....

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