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2027: Atiku, Obi, Makinde, Others Back Move To Support Single Candidate Against Tinubu
Political leaders from the opposition have resolved to present a united front in the 2027 general elections, agreeing to field a single presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Reps receive bill to repeal Police Trust Fund Act, set deadline for committees
The House of Representatives on Wednesday received a bill seeking the repeal and re-enactment of the Nigerian Police Trust Fund (NPTF) Establishment Act, 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security framework.
FG Files 13-Count Charge Against Alleged Coup Plotters
The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court, Abuja, against alleged plotters of a coup to oust President Bola Tinubu.
Appeal Court Dismisses Abure’s Appeal, Upholds Usman As Labour Party Leader
A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal, Abuja, has dismissed the appeal filed by Julius Abure challenging the leadership of the Labour Party.
Court Adjourns El-Rufai’s Bail Application To June
Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court has adjourned the bail hearing of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai to the first week of June, 2026.
Forensic probe clears Amupitan in partisan X account posts, says INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to track down and prosecute those responsible for creating a fake X (formerly Twitter) account allegedly linked to its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, after a forensic probe absolved him of any wrongdoing.
APC Unveils Detailed Timetable for 2027 General Elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections, outlining key dates for primaries, screening, appeals, and the sale of nomination forms.
Akpabio Urges Global Parliaments To Defend Peace, Justice
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called on parliaments across the world to take a leading role in defending peace, justice and humanity amid rising global tensions.
Tinubu’s aide fires back at Aregbesola over ‘Renewed Hope is a scam’ claim
Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has dismissed a speech by the former Minister of Interior and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress at the ADC national convention as the rant of a man with a failed record in public office.
Reps move to stop ZTE’s payment over failed $460m CCTV project
The House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee probing the $460 million Closed Circuit Television surveillance project in the Federal Capital Territory has resolved to notify the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend further payments to ZTE Corporation pending satisfactory explanations on the execution of the contract.