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BREAKING: Supreme Court grants PDP accelerated hearing; fixes April 22
Supreme Court of Nigeria has granted the request by the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for an accelerated hearing of its appeal. The Court directed all respondents to file their necessary processes within five days and fixed April 22, 2026, for further hearing. Notably, the Wike/Tinubu-led group had initially requested…
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Obi mourns death of Abakaliki Catholic Bishop Peter Chukwu
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Most Rev. Peter Nworie Chukwu, describing his passing as a significant loss to the Church and humanity. In a condolence message shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Obi paid glowing tribute to the late cleric,…
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Commanding Officer, 6 soldiers killed in IED explosion as troops repel terrorist attack in Monguno
Tragedy struck the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) following a deadly Improvised Explosive Device (IED) incident that claimed the lives of a Commanding Officer and six other soldiers after troops successfully repelled a terrorist attack in Monguno, Borno State. Troops of Sector 3, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI,…
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BREAKING: Court Grants El-Rufai N200m Bail, Bars Public Comments, Demands Traditional Ruler as Surety
The legal troubles of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as a Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna granted him bail in the sum of N200 million, but with stringent conditions that effectively keep him in custody for now. Presiding judge, Rilwanu Aikawa, ruled that the former governor…
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Unprecedented Alliance: Civil Groups, Professionals, Artisans, Labour Leaders Back Bola Ahmed Tinubu
In what is being described as an unprecedented political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, a broad-based national coalition cutting across civil society organisations, professional bodies, labour groups, artisan associations, and other grassroots networks has announced plans to formally endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. The coalition, spearheaded by…
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BREAKING: Court Grants El-Rufai N200m Bail With Strict Terms, Delays Release Pending Compliance
The legal troubles of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as a Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna granted him bail in the sum of N200 million, but with stringent conditions that effectively keep him in custody for now. Presiding judge, Rilwanu Aikawa, ruled that the former governor…
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Civilian Deaths in Borno-Yobe Airstrike: Peter Obi Calls for Defence Overhaul
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s defence strategy following reports of an accidental airstrike at Jilli Market along the Borno–Yobe border that reportedly killed several civilians. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Obi described the incident as tragic and extended condolences to families of the victims, urging…
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Customs seize ₦1bn tramadol, codeine hidden in Cargo along Benin Expressway
Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone C, Owerri, have intercepted a massive consignment of illicit drugs worth over ₦1 billion, concealed within legitimate goods along the Okada/Ofosu Expressway in Benin City. The Comptroller of the Unit, Bishir Balogun, disclosed during a press briefing on Friday, 10 April 2026, that…
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2027: Suswam Declares For Senate
Former Benue State Governor and ex-Senator Gabriel Suswam has formally declared he will contest the Benue North-East Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform. “Benue State, since I started politics in 1998, is a place where the people believe in one party,” he said. “Benue State for…
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Electoral Integrity Under Scrutiny as SERAP Calls for Probe of INEC Chairman
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the National Assembly to urgently exercise its constitutional oversight powers to investigate allegations reportedly made against the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement.on Tuesday, SERAP urged lawmakers to conduct what it described as a credible, impartial and transparent inquiry into the…