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Sharia Council Tells INEC It Will Not Accept Compromised Polls in 2027

January 29, 2026

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has declared that it will not recognise or legitimise any election it considers compromised ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that the credibility of Nigeria’s democratic process must be protected. The announcement was made on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, during the Council’s Annual Pre-Ramadan Lecture and […]

DSS Frees Ogun Pastor and Associates After Public Outcry

January 21, 2026

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have released Pastor Kayode Olawoye and two of his associates who were detained earlier in Abeokuta, Ogun State, after significant public outcry over their arrest. The development was confirmed on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, following widespread criticism of the detention on social media and among civil rights […]

EFCC Quizzes Benue Officials Over Alleged N4.6bn Fraud

January 21, 2026

Some principal officers of the Benue State Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and associated consultants are currently being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Makurdi as part of an investigation into an alleged N4.6 billion fraud involving local government funds. The development was reported on Tuesday, January 21, 2026. The […]

Court Orders INEC to Recognise David Mark‑Led ADC List for FCT Area Council Poll

January 20, 2026

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise and publish the names of candidates forwarded by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for February 21, 2026. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday by Justice Mohammed Umar […]

₦1.62 Trillion Budget & the Politics of Deception: Why Enugu’s Election-Year Budget Raises Serious Red Flag

January 19, 2026

By Parcel Ogbonna The Anambra Question: Where the Numbers Stop Making Sense If there is one comparison that strips Enugu State’s proposed ₦1.62 trillion 2026 budget of its theatrical shine, it is Anambra State. Anambra is not just another South-East peer. It is governed by a globally recognised economist, a former Governor of the Central […]

FG Files Three-Count Criminal Charge Against Mike Ozekhome Over UK Property Forgery

January 19, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a three-count criminal charge against Chief Mike Ozekhome, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), alleging forgery and use of false documents in connection with a disputed property in the United Kingdom. The charge was filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) at the Federal […]

SERAP Sues Governors, Wike Over Failure to Account for Security Votes Spending

January 18, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, over alleged failures to account for billions of naira spent as security votes since the start of the current administration on May 29, 2023. The lawsuit was filed […]

“Tomorrow Is Not Here”: Cleric Warns Against Slogan-Driven Governance

January 18, 2026

by Rev. Christopher Nwafor, Enugu A strongly worded commentary by Rev. Christopher Nwafor has sparked debate across Enugu and beyond, challenging the popular political slogan “Tomorrow Is Here” and warning that declarations without planning amount to deception rather than leadership. In a statement released on Tuesday, the cleric argued that political slogans should clarify vision, […]

EFCC Begins Investigation Into Ex‑NMDPRA MD After Dangote’s Petition

January 18, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced an investigation into allegations contained in a petition against the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, following a formal complaint lodged by the Chairman of Dangote Industries, Aliko Dangote. The matter was confirmed by senior EFCC officials […]

‘Say No If Anybody Seizes a Radio Station and Says “Fellow Countrymen”’ — Richard Akinjide

January 15, 2026

Chief Richard Akinjide (SAN), a respected legal statesman and former Attorney-General of the Federation, has called on Nigerians to reject any attempt to seize a radio station and broadcast to the public under the guise of national authority. He made the remarks in reflections on Nigeria’s political history and the rule of law, citing the […]

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Sharia Council Tells INEC It Will Not Accept Compromised Polls in 2027

DSS Frees Ogun Pastor and Associates After Public Outcry

EFCC Quizzes Benue Officials Over Alleged N4.6bn Fraud

Court Orders INEC to Recognise David Mark‑Led ADC List for FCT Area Council Poll

₦1.62 Trillion Budget & the Politics of Deception: Why Enugu’s Election-Year Budget Raises Serious Red Flag

FG Files Three-Count Criminal Charge Against Mike Ozekhome Over UK Property Forgery

SERAP Sues Governors, Wike Over Failure to Account for Security Votes Spending

“Tomorrow Is Not Here”: Cleric Warns Against Slogan-Driven Governance

EFCC Begins Investigation Into Ex‑NMDPRA MD After Dangote’s Petition

‘Say No If Anybody Seizes a Radio Station and Says “Fellow Countrymen”’ — Richard Akinjide

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