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Umahi Praises Tinubu, Predicts Massive South-East Support In 2027
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said concerns about marginalisation raised by people of the South-East have been addressed by President Bola Tinubu, expressing confidence that the region will deliver 90 per cent support for the President in the 2027 presidential election.
Motorist On Lagos Road Who Disobeys VIS Officer Will Be Arrested, Prosecuted, Ministry Warns
The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has faulted what it described as a “viral report of misrepresentation” of the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, which affirmed an earlier ruling of the Federal High Court on the powers of Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Troops Neutralise Two Suspected Terrorists in Ondo Operation
Troops of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two suspected armed terrorists during a tactical operation along the Akunu–Auga road in Ondo State.
New Tax Laws Don’t Impose 25% Levy On Building Materials, Others — Presidential Committee
The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has dismissed as false a viral video claiming that new tax laws will take effect in 2027 and impose a 25 per cent tax on funds meant for building materials and other transactions.
Senate Defends Decision On E-Transmission Of Election Results, Says Action Backed By Data
The Senate has said that empirical data guided its decision to make the electronic transmission of election results discretionary rather than mandatory in the ongoing reform of Nigeria’s electoral governance framework.
Lagos APC dismisses ‘implosion’ claims, faults opposition over internal crisis
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed recent opposition claims predicting an “implosion” within the party ahead of its national convention, describing the assertions as misplaced and reflective of the opposition’s internal disarray.
Two Osun Senators, Three Reps Members defect to APC
Two serving senators and three members of the House of Representatives from Osun State have formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in a significant political development within the state.
El-Rufai seeks clarification from NSA over alleged procurement of toxic chemical
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has written to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) requesting clarification over what he described as information available to opposition figures concerning the alleged procurement of a toxic chemical substance.
Heavy US Military presence grows in Nigeria amid potential operation against ISWAP
A significant buildup of United States military assets has been reported in Nigeria over the past week, signalling preparations for a potential US-backed offensive against the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the country’s northeast.
Presidency calls for investigation into El-Rufai over alleged wire-tapping of NSA
The Presidency on Friday demanded a formal investigation and potential prosecution of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, following what it described as his open admission of illegal wire-tapping of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.