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INEC to test new Electoral Act as FCT, Rivers, Kano hold polls Saturday

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The Independent National Electoral Commission will on Saturday conduct the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections alongside bye-elections in Rivers and Kano states, marking its first major electoral exercise under the Electoral Act 2026. The elections are expected to tests new Electoral Act provisions, especially the full implementation of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System […]

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A woman sparked mixed reactions online after saying Peter Obi too soft for politics, praising Bola Tinubu’s tough leadership style and questioning whether moral idealism fits Nigeria’s political terrain.

Woman says Peter Obi too soft for politics, sparks mixed reactions online

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A woman has stirred heated debate online after declaring that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi is “too soft” for Nigeria’s political terrain. The comment was made during a Kay Hikers Club discussion themed “City Boy vs Village Boy.” In a clip that began trending on Friday, she argued that politics demands firmness and

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Four of my associates arrested, I may be next – El-Rufai

ICPC raids Nasir El-Rufai’s residence

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday searched the residence of Malam Nasir Nasir El-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna State. His media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, disclosed the development on Thursday. Ubong Akpan, El-Rufai’s lawyer, criticised the action, describing it as “unlawful and a clear violation of legal procedures and

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Ramadan: Forgive me, Tinubu begs Nigerians over alleged sins

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President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, peace, and moral renewal as Muslims begin the Ramadan fast, calling on citizens to forgive one another and show compassion. Speaking on Wednesday at a Ramadan Tafsir held at the State House Mosque in Abuja, the President described the holy month as a period of spiritual

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Nyesom Wike

‘Stop adding to Nigeria’s crisis with your mouth’, ADC blasts Wike

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, against making statements that could deepen the country’s problems. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party criticised Wike’s reported declaration of “war” against candidates opposed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the

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INEC

BREAKING: INEC announces timetable, date for 2027 general elections

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the timetable and schedule for the 2027 general elections. At a press conference in Abuja on Friday, the Chairman of the Commission, Joash Amupitan, dismissed earlier reports claiming that the electoral body had already released the timetable. ALSO READ: Fubara dissolves cabinet 48 hours after Tinubu-brokered reconciliation talks

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VIDEO: Security agents attempt to arrest El-Rufai at Abuja airport

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Muyiwa Adekeye, Media Adviser to former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai, on Thursday alleged that security agents tried to arrest the former governor. Adekeye said the attempt occurred when El-Rufai arrived on a flight from Cairo. According to him, the former governor refused to go with the agents because they did not present a

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Senator Kaka Shehu rejects 127m budget for Presidential Villa SUVs, calling the allocation unacceptable and warning it could damage Nigeria’s international image.

Senator Kaka Shehu rejects 127m budget for presidential SUVs, says it’s unacceptable

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Senator Kaka Shehu has rejected the proposed N127 million budget for the purchase of SUVs for the Presidential Villa, describing the amount as unacceptable. Shehu, who chairs the Senate Committee on Special Duties, spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during the budget defence session on the 2026 budget proposal. He praised President Bola Tinubu for ensuring

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Four of my associates arrested, I may be next – El-Rufai

Four of my associates arrested, I may be next – El-Rufai

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Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that he could be arrested at any time by the Federal Government led by the All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai, who is now a prominent figure in the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the claim during an interview with BBC Hausa on Wednesday. He accused

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