2027: Tinubu Retains Shettima Ahead of INEC Deadline
President Tinubu has formally retained Kashim Shettima as his running mate for 2027, as parties race to beat INEC’s nomination deadline.
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Obi Says Tinubu-Era Business Owners Now Sell Kuli-Kuli
Peter Obi claims Nigerians who owned businesses when Tinubu came to power have lost them, while criticising the Renewed Hope agenda and defending his alliance with Kwankwaso.
Northern Governors Launch Security Fund, Pledge N1bn Monthly
Governors of the 19 northern states have launched the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund, pledging N1 billion monthly to strengthen regional security coordination.
ICPC Arrests El-Rufai’s Doctor Over Hospital Visit Breach
The ICPC has arrested Prof Bello Abubakar, personal physician to former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, alleging the ex-governor breached the terms of a court-approved hospital visit.
2027 Presidential Nomination Deadline: 5 Parties Race INEC’s July 11 Clock
With INEC’s July 11, 2026 deadline for presidential nomination forms approaching, political parties are racing to complete submissions as Tinubu’s running mate choice remains unannounced.
Court Sets July 6 to Rule on Malami’s 57 Properties
A Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved judgment in the high-stakes case seeking the final forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed July 6, 2026, to deliver judgment after hearing arguments from both sides on Tuesday. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
Amaechi Challenges ADC Primary Results Over Alleged Irregularities
Former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary, alleging widespread irregularities and voter suppression. In a statement shared on his X account on Tuesday, Amaechi dismissed the exercise as producing “concocted results,” insisting the process fell far short of the party’s promise of a…
Court Grants El-Rufai N100m Bail Over Alleged National Security Breach
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of N100 million over charges relating to alleged breach of national security. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who presided over the matter, approved the bail application but imposed strict conditions for the former governor’s release. According…