Day: March 10, 2026

ICPC traces multi-billion Naira properties allegedly linked to el-Rufa’i in Egypt

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ICPC traces el Rufa'i properties in Egypt

Investigators with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC), have traced a number of high-value properties in Egypt allegedly linked to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, according to officials familiar with the inquiry. Sources within the anti-corruption agency who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss the matter publicly, said the properties are located in upscale districts of New Cairo, a rapidly developing suburb of Cairo known for luxury estates and gated residential communities. The discoveries include three villas and…

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Again, Ɗangote Refinery hikes petrol price to ₦1,175/litre

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Dangote hikes petrol price again

The cost of goods and services across Nigeria is expected to increase further following a fresh hike in petrol prices by the Ɗangote Petroleum Refinery, which has raised the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to ₦1,175 per litre. The adjustment marks the third petrol price increase within one week, intensifying concerns over rising living costs across the country. The refinery communicated the new pricing structure to marketers yesterday, increasing the gantry price from ₦995 per litre announced on Friday to ₦1,175 per litre, representing a ₦180 increase or…

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Zamfara Gov. defects to APC amid political turmoil

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Zamfara Gov. defects to APC

Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).  The announcement was made by the Deputy Governor, Mani Malam Mummuni, who acted on behalf of the governor. This move comes after a series of legal and political challenges that left the Zamfara PDP chapter in a precarious position. The decision to defect follows the Appeal Court’s ruling that barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from validating the PDP convention. With their position within the PDP becoming untenable, Governor…

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Appeal Court stops INEC from recognising PDP convention

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A'Court stops PDP convention

…Fines Turaki faction The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the October 31 judgment by Justice James Omotosho, of the Federal High Court in Abuja, restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of the national convention planned by the PDP for Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16. In a unanimous judgment, a three-member panel of the appellate court resolved the four issues for determination against the PDP. The court held that the appeal by…

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FG spends ₦27.2tr on debt servicing in 2yrs

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FG on debt servicing

Nigeria spent about ₦27.2 trillion servicing public debt between 2024 and 2025, exceeding capital expenditure by roughly ₦3.9 trillion during the same period, according to a media brief from the Federal Ministry of Finance. The document showed that debt servicing rose from ₦12.63 trillion in 2024—well above the ₦8.56 trillion budgeted—to ₦14.57 trillion in 2025, surpassing the ₦13.12 trillion provision in the budget. Overall, actual debt payments exceeded projections by about ₦5.52 trillion across the two years. The ministry attributed the increase largely to macroeconomic factors such as the depreciation…

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Gumi urges FG to negotiate with armed groups

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Gumi urges FG

…Questions heavy military spending Controversial Islamic cleric and security commentator, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has urged the Federal Government to reconsider its heavy spending on military operations and instead pursue dialogue with armed groups such as the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Boko Haram and bandits as part of efforts to end Nigeria’s worsening security crisis. Speaking during a recent interview, Gumi said he could support groups like IPOB, Boko Haram or bandits if they agreed to lay down their arms and embrace peaceful negotiations with the government.  According to…

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Rising Insecurity: “Nigeria is under siege” – Peter Obi

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Obi on rising insecurity

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has decried the worsening insecurity across Nigeria, saying the country is now “clearly under siege”, as violent attacks continue to spread across several states. In a statement shared on his X handle yesterday, Obi said the scale of insecurity has become unbearable, lamenting that many communities are under constant attacks while the response from the nation’s leaders remains largely silent. Citing the recent attack in Ngoshe community of Borno State, Obi said, “This week alone in Borno State’s…

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Sokoto: Bandits disguised in hijabs attack community, kill scores

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Sokoto bandits attack

Bandits reportedly disguised in women’s hijabs attacked Mallamawar Yari village in Gawakuke ward of Rabah local government area in Sokoto State on Saturday night, killing several residents and abducting several others. Security analyst, Bakatsine disclosed this in a post on X on Sunday. The post said the bandits attacked the village at night and carried out a massive assault while they were dressed in women’s hijabs, which allegedly helped them move around without raising suspicion. During the attack, several residents were killed, while many others were abducted and taken to…

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