Nigeria News 2027: INEC unveils draft rules to curb flawed primaries, campaign spending March 24, 2026 Damilola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced a draft of revised regulations for political parties aimed at addressing opaque primaries and unchecked campaign spending ahead of the 2027 general…
Nigeria News Kaduna cleric denies DSS detention after Obi raises arrest alarm March 24, 2026 Damilola A Kaduna-based cleric, Ahmad Umar has dismissed claims that he was detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) following a recent visit by Peter Obi. In a post on…
Nigeria News Court adjourns El-Rufai’s bail hearing to March 31 March 24, 2026 Damilola A Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the bail application of Nasir el-Rufai to March 31. El-Rufai was arraigned on Tuesday over allegations of conversion of public property and…
Politics Wike to Makinde: Don’t start a fight you can’t win amid PDP crisis March 24, 2026 Damilola The minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at Seyi Makinde over the ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike spoke on Monday…
Nigeria News Heavy security as El-Rufai appears in court over corruption charges March 24, 2026 Damilola Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai appeared before the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday as his arraignment over alleged corruption charges commenced under heavy security. The El-Rufai court…
Economy Dangote warns prolonged Middle East crisis could trigger work-from-home March 23, 2026 Damilola Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has warned that a prolonged crisis in the Middle East could force Nigeria and other African countries to adopt work-from-home measures similar to those…
Nigeria News Ex-accountant-general Nwabuoku bags 72 years imprisonment for money laundering March 23, 2026 Damilola Former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has been sentenced to 72 years imprisonment by federal high court in Abuja, for money laundering. Presiding judge, James Omotosho, while delivering…
Politics Supporters chant ‘Obi-Kwankwaso’ name at Kano 2027 permutations March 23, 2026 Damilola Supporters of Rabiu Kwankwaso chanted the name of Peter Obi as the former Anambra governor attended the annual Kwankwasiyya Eid festival in Kano on Sunday. The crowd, many dressed in…
Politics Wike-aligned PDP members backing Tinubu’s 2027 re-election, says Makinde March 23, 2026 Damilola Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makimde, has said politicians associating with a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) linked to Nyesom Wike are effectively supporting the re-election of Bola…
Nigeria News Nigeria secures french support for military equipment, training March 22, 2026 Damilola President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that Nigeria has secured collaboration from France on military equipment and training following discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron. The president made this known on…
