18.06.2026

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Atiku, Civil Groups Warn Senate Over Electoral Act Delay Ahead of 2027

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Former vice president Atiku Abubakar and civil society organisations have urged the Senate to expedite amendments to Nigeria’s Electoral Act, warning that delays could weaken safeguards ahead of 2027. The calls, delivered through statements and advocacy reports, frame the debate around legislative accountability and reform timelines, as lawmakers consider changes following concerns raised after the 2023 elections....

Tinubu Declares Fubara APC Leader in Rivers Amid Impeachment Tensions

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President Bola Tinubu has formally affirmed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is the leader of the APC in Rivers State, amid ongoing impeachment tensions and political rivalry with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The clarification, conveyed by presidential aides, reinforces party hierarchy and underscores the administration’s position on due process and constitutional order during the unfolding political crisis....

Kano Defection Watch: Abba Yusuf–Tinubu Meeting Fuels Realignment Talk

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A closed-door meeting between Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and President Bola Tinubu has triggered renewed speculation about political realignments in the North-West. While both camps confirmed the engagement, officials declined to discuss outcomes, insisting no defection decision has been taken amid growing manoeuvres ahead of the 2027 elections....

APC 2027 Warning: Baba-Ahmed Says Defections Do Not Guarantee Votes

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Former political adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has warned the ruling All Progressives Congress that high-profile defections ahead of the 2027 elections may not translate into electoral success. He argued that voter behaviour is shaped more by performance and trust than by elite movements, cautioning that political arithmetic does not always reflect realities at the polls....

Makoko Demolitions: Lagos Government Defends Clearance as CAPPA Reports 10,000+ Displaced

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Fresh demolitions in Makoko have reignited debate over urban safety and social justice in Lagos after civil society groups reported that more than 10,000 residents were displaced. While the Lagos State Government insists the exercise was necessary to protect lives under high-tension power lines, rights advocates argue that the operation lacked adequate safeguards and humane resettlement plans....

Ohanaeze Warns New York Times Over Nigeria Airstrike Report, Cites Risk of Ethnic Tension

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo has warned The New York Times against publishing what it described as unverified and inflammatory claims linking Igbo individuals to intelligence used for U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria. The group says such reporting risks reviving ethnic tensions and undermining national cohesion amid ongoing security challenges....

Wike vs Fubara: ‘No Second Term’ Threat Raises Stakes in Rivers 2027 Power Battle

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Rivers State’s fragile political truce is under fresh strain after FCT Minister Nyesom Wike openly declared that his political career would end if Governor Siminalayi Fubara secures a second term. The statement has reignited fears of a renewed power struggle ahead of the 2027 elections....

Forgiveness or Strategy? Akpabio Drops Lawsuits After Church Sermon, Critics See a Calculated Reset

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s decision to withdraw all defamation suits after a New Year church sermon has been framed as forgiveness. Critics, however, see a subtler calculation: a strategic retreat that ends scrutiny, reshapes optics, and resets power without judicial accountability....

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