“2027 polls must be decided by Nigerians, not courts” – Atiku

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Atiku on 2027 polls

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said the outcome of the 2027 general election should be determined through votes cast by Nigerians and not through legal battles in the courts. Atiku made the statement yesterday, after the Court of Appeal overturned a Federal High Court judgment that had sought to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and some other political parties from participating in Nigeria’s political activities. The appellate court’s decision cleared the way for the ADC leadership to continue its preparations for the 2027 elections without facing further legal challenges…

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APC defections shake NDC, as party appeals to Hanga, Gaya to stay 

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APC defections shake NDC

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has appealed to the Senator representing Kano Central, Rufa’i Sani Hanga, and former Kano State governor, Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya, to reconsider their alleged plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kano State Chairman of the NDC, Hussaini Isah Mairiga, said the party remained concerned about reports surrounding the two politicians, particularly after they visited President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, on Sunday alongside the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin. Their meeting with Tinubu came after the APC National Chairman reportedly visited…

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Plateau: MOPOL officers allege 7-month allowance delay 

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MOPOL officers

Some Mobile Police (MOPOL) officers deployed on peacekeeping duties in Plateau State have alleged that they have not received their monthly operational allowances for seven months, claiming funds released by the state government were diverted. The officers, who spoke anonymously for fear of victimisation, said they were deployed from Kano State to communities in Jos-South, Barkin-Ladi, Ɓokkos and other local government areas in December 2025. They claimed they were promised a monthly allowance of ₦150,000 by the Plateau State government but received payment only for December. According to them, although…

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“Umahi threatened our President over ₦20bn Mary Habila death lawsuit” – SOKAPU alleges

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SOKAPU alleges Umahi threat

…Says he vowed to deal with him, teach him a lesson The Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) has alleged that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, threatened its National President, Engr. Tabara Samuel Kato, following the group’s lawsuit seeking an independent investigation into the death of 26-year-old nurse Mary Habila. Addressing newsmen at an emergency press conference yesterday, SOKAPU claimed that Umahi contacted Kato via WhatsApp at about 9:39 a.m. on July 28 (yesterday), after learning about the lawsuit and a recent television interview granted by the SOKAPU president. According…

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Ɗangote set to donate one-third of his $35.1bn fortune to charity

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Dangote set to donate

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Ɗangote, plans to donate one-third of his fortune to charitable causes as part of his succession plan, according to his daughter, Halima Ɗangote. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg, Halima, who serves as a trustee of the Aliko Ɗangote Foundation, revealed that the billionaire has already secured his family’s approval to dedicate 33 percent of his estate to philanthropy. With Ɗangote’s net worth currently estimated at $35.1 billion by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the planned donation would be worth about $11.7 billion. Halima explained that philanthropy…

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Tinubu calls for stronger security measures after Kaduna village attack

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Tinubu on Kaduna village attack

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested a stronger security response in parts of Kaduna State after a tragic attack on Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward of Kauru local government area, which resulted in the deaths of around 30 residents. This order came after gunmen reportedly raided the community early on Monday, killing men, women, and children, while also burning several homes. In a statement issued yesterday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu condemned the assault as a barbaric and cowardly act of…

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‘FG budgets nearly ₦1tr for empowerment, SUVs amid rising borrowing pressure’ – Report

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FG budgets for SUVs

The Federal Government has earmarked ₦962.83bn for the procurement of Sport Utility Vehicles and empowerment projects in the 2026 Appropriation Act, an amount that exceeds the combined allocations to seven key federal ministries, according to a review of the Budget by civic technology organisation, Tracka. In its analysis of the 2026 Federal Government budget, Tracka said the allocation comprised ₦15.13bn for the procurement of 39 SUVs and ₦947.70bn for 2,579 empowerment projects, bringing the total to ₦962.83bn. The civic organisation noted that the amount surpassed the combined N960.27bn appropriated to…

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“Forged State House letter used to create PFIPC” — Acct-Gen.

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Acct Gen. on PFIPC

The Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has told the 10th House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) that a forged State House letter was used to secure official government recognition for the fake agency. Appearing before the committee yesterday, Ogunjimi said his office received what appeared to be a genuine State House letter in November 2024 requesting the creation of an administrative code for the council, which was processed in line with procedure. He, however, disclosed that investigations later confirmed the letter…

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“₦3bn Covid funds paid into 11 accounts without approval” – Ex-NSIPA boss alleges 

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Ex NSIPA boss on Covid funds

A former National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Halima Shehu, has alleged that ₦3 billion in leftover Covid-19 funds was paid into 11 different accounts without her authorisation or approval. Shehu, who made the allegation during an interview on a television programme yesterday, while denying allegations that she diverted ₦44 billion, insisted that she never transferred any money into a personal account and said she reported alleged financial irregularities within the agency to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other…

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31 killed, homes razed, as terrorists attack Kaduna border community

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Kaduna border community attacked

…Gov. orders manhunt, relief for victims At least 31 people, including eight children, have been killed after suspected terrorists launched a deadly midnight attack on Naridon village in Kamaru ward, of Kauru local government area of Kaduna State, burning homes and shops in one of the deadliest assaults on Southern Kaduna in recent months. The attackers reportedly stormed the border community around 11 p.m. on Sunday, firing indiscriminately at residents before setting houses and business premises ablaze. Survivors said the gunmen operated for several hours, leaving behind widespread destruction, grieving…

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