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Federal High Court validates key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, dismissing the National Democratic Congress' constitutional challenge in its entirety. Justice Muhammed Umar rules that disputes over candidates' eligibility belong strictly to the pre-election stage, closing the...

Wike says Governor Siminalayi Fubara's political rebellion and abandonment of the structure that brought him to power ultimately cost him the opportunity to seek a second term in office. The FCT minister reveals that several reconciliation efforts were...

President Bola Tinubu has invited China to partner with Nigeria through geophysical data sharing to unlock opportunities in the country's marine economy. Nigeria says technology transfer and marine intelligence will deliver greater long-term economic value than traditional development...

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike challenges Cardinal John Onaiyekan’s neutrality, alleging that the Catholic cleric’s position during the 2023 presidential election was known to Nigerians. Wike faults repeated criticism of the Tinubu administration without acknowledgement of achievements, warning that...

Nigeria and Israel have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in security, technology, agriculture, healthcare and trade. Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said Nigeria is seeking Israeli expertise in counter-terrorism, intelligence and border security. Nigeria's new Ambassador to...

Nigerian student Anderson Ishiekwene has been sentenced to three years in prison by a UK court after being convicted of attempting to meet a child following online sexual grooming. The 25-year-old, who arrived in the United Kingdom on...

Atedo Peterside says his decision to back Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election was rooted in leadership capacity and execution The Stanbic IBTC founder maintains that Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi all campaigned on broadly...

 Kano State House of Assembly passes the Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (Amendment) Bill, 2026, following extensive public hearings and stakeholder consultations  Amended legislation establishes the office of an Executive Secretary to strengthen the administration, coordination, and regulatory...

The National Economic Council has approved a $4.5bn refinancing of the Project Gazelle oil-backed loan, replacing the 2023 $3.3bn facility. The refinancing will unlock about $3bn in fresh liquidity while reducing the volume of crude pledged as collateral...

The Debt Management Office has opened subscriptions for its August 2026 savings bond, offering annual returns of up to 14.963 percent. Nigerians can invest from N5,000, with subscriptions closing on August 7 and settlement scheduled for August 12. ...