BREAKING: Security Operatives Attempt to Arrest El-Rufai at Abuja Airport, Aide Alleges
El-Rufai at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport
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Political Enemies Pushing US Sanctions Narrative Against Kwankwaso, Says Galadima
Buba Galadima has alleged that political opponents are behind efforts to link Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Kano State governor, to terrorism-related sanctions proposed by US lawmakers. Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and longtime ally of Kwankwaso, spoke on Thursday during an interview on The Morning Show on Arise Television. He…
‘Totally Unacceptable’ — Senate Committee Rejects N127m SUV Budget for Aso Villa
The Senate Committee on Special Duties on Wednesday rejected a proposed N127 million allocation for the purchase of an SUV for Aso Villa, describing the amount as “totally unacceptable.” Lawmakers announced the decision during the budget defence of the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, led by Minister Zephaniah Jisalo. ‘It Cannot Buy a…
US Lawmakers Seek Visa Ban on Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah
A group of Republican lawmakers in the US House of Representatives has introduced a bill seeking visa bans and sanctions against Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and the Miyetti Allah groups over alleged religious freedom violations in Nigeria. The lawmakers introduced the proposed legislation, titled the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026 (HR 7457), on…
Electronic Transmission with Embedded Loopholes Undermine Electoral Integrity — CSOs Tell Senate
Civil society organisations have warned that loopholes in the Senate’s revised Electoral Bill could weaken electoral integrity. This warning comes despite the chamber’s decision to restore electronic transmission of results. The group’s concern followed the Senate’s emergency plenary session, where lawmakers rescinded their earlier rejection of mandatory electronic transmission. Senate Reverses Earlier Position The Senate…
Rivers Crisis: Fubara, Assembly, Will Obey Tinubu, Says Wike
Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the State House of Assembly will comply fully with President Bola Tinubu’s directives following his latest intervention in the state’s political crisis. Wike spoke to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday after inspecting ongoing projects in the…
BREAKING: Senate Approves Electronic Transmission of Election Results, Retains EC8A as Primary Source
The Senate has reversed its earlier stance on electronic transmission of election results following widespread public outrage and protests by civil society groups. The reversal came after the red chamber reconvened to scrutinise its votes and proceedings on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. Senate Amends Clause 60(3) Under the revised Clause 60(3), the Senate now…
‘Tinubu, Akpabio Don’t Care About Nigerians’ — Amaechi Joins NASS Protest Over Electronic Transmission
Former minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi on Monday joined protesters at the National Assembly to oppose the Senate’s rejection of real-time electronic transmission of election results. At the protest, Amaechi accused President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio of showing little concern for the lives and safety of Nigerians during elections. He spoke to…
FG Orders Federal Universities to Integrate 40% Allowance Increase Into Payroll
The federal government has ordered all federal universities to integrate the approved 40 per cent increase in the Consolidated Academic Allowance (CAA) into their payroll systems. The directive took effect from January 1, 2026. It follows the renegotiated agreement between the government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Increase Targets ASUU Welfare The…
No Zoning of Presidential Ticket in ADC, Says El-Rufai
Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, says the AfriNasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will not zone its presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. El-Rufai disclosed this on Monday during an interview with Trust TV, where he outlined the party’s strategy, mobilisation drive, and internal reforms. ADC…