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N’East attacks: Defence Minister urges Nigerians not to lose hope

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Defence Min. urges Nigerians

…As Tinubu approves more equipment for military  Security Chiefs have briefed President Bola Tinubu on the ongoing fight against terrorism and banditry across the country, as the Federal Government moves to strengthen military operations following a recent surge in attacks in the North-East. The closed-door meeting, held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was attended by top security officials led by the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, alongside the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribaɗu, the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, and Heads of the armed forces and intelligence…

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H’Reps amend Electoral Act, proposes ₦10m fine, jail term for dual party membership

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H'Reps amend Electoral Act

The 10th House of Representatives has moved to crack down on political cross-carpeting by amending the Electoral Act 2026 to criminalise dual membership of political parties. The lower legislative chamber passed the amendment during yesterday’s plenary. Under the new provision, individuals found guilty of belonging to more than one political party at the same time will face a fine of ₦10 million and a maximum prison term of two years. The amendment introduces three new subsections to section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026, which deals with political party membership…

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$11.44m debt: China threatens to shut down Nigerian communications satellite

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China threatens NCC

The China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) has threatened to suspend operations of Nigeria’s communications satellite, NigComSat-1R, over an outstanding debt of $11.44 million accumulated over the past seven years. The company gave Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) 30 days to settle the debt or provide a legally binding guarantee, failing which it warned it would shut down the satellite. According to reports, the ultimatum was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Managing Director of NigComSat Ltd., and copied to President Bola Tinubu. The letter signed by Liu Lan,…

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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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Borno: Military airstrikes kill 18 top terrorist commanders in Sambisa forest

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Borno military kill terrorist commanders

The Nigerian military says airstrikes conducted by the Air Component of ‘Operation Haɗin-Kai‘ have eliminated several high-ranking terrorist commanders in Sambisa Forest, in Borno State. According to military authorities, the precision strike targeted terrorist enclaves in the forest on March 2, following intelligence indicating the presence of senior leaders of Boko Haram and allied insurgent factions. Among those reportedly killed in the air assault were terrorist commanders identified as Saddam, Saleh Garin-Kago and Ba-Alayi Benbem, along with another fighter, Hussaini Ubaida. A battle damage assessment conducted after the operation indicated…

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Senate summons ex-NNPCL Boss, Mele Kyari over alleged ₦210tr financial discrepancies

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Senate summons Kyari

The 10th Senate Committee on Public Accounts has summoned the former management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), including its immediate-past Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, over alleged financial discrepancies amounting to ₦210 trillion in the company’s audited accounts between 2017 and 2023. According to Chairman of the committee, Aliyu Wadada, who represents Nasarawa West, disclosed the development during a press briefing at the National Assembly in Abuja on Thursday, the investigation is part of the committee’s constitutional responsibility to ensure accountability, transparency and proper management of…

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Tax Shake-Up: FG bans roadside collections

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FG bans roadside collections

…Slams 1% turnover levy for informal sector; Exempts businesses below ₦2m The Federal Government has outlawed roadside tax collections and cash-based enforcement nationwide, unveiling a new presumptive tax regime that imposes a flat 1% turnover levy on eligible informal businesses, as part of sweeping tax reforms. The new regulations, signed in Abuja by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, mark what officials described as the full transition from legislation to implementation under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to Edun, the framework, issued under…

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El-Rufa’i cries political persecution, as ICPC, EFCC probes deepen

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El Rufa'i cries persecution

…DSS arrests 5 officers over alleged airport bribery The legal and political drama surrounding former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufa’i has intensified, as his ₦1 billion fundamental rights suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Attorney-General stalled in court and drew further scrutiny amid related bribery revelations. A hearing at the Federal High Court in Abuja was adjourned on Tuesday after it emerged that the respondents had not been served…

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“2027 election won’t be 100% perfect” – INEC chair warns

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INEC chair warns

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that it has the capacity to electronically transmit results for the 2027 elections, but Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan cautioned that a “100 percent perfect election” may not be achievable. Amupitan made the remarks on Sunday, during a live Citizens’ Town Hall discussion on the Electoral Act 2026, titled: ‘What it Means for Your Votes and the 2027 Elections, anchored by Yiaga Africa. Political leaders present included APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, LP Interim Chairman, Nenadi Usman, former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili,…

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Senate moves to amend Constitution for State Police

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Senate moves to amend Constitution

…Pledges completion by year’s end The 10th Senate has pledged to complete amendments to the 1999 Constitution to enable the creation of state police before the end of 2026, setting the stage for what could become one of Nigeria’s most far-reaching security reforms since the return to democratic rule. Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, disclosed that lawmakers would immediately resume work on the constitutional review once plenary reconvenes next week. He assured Nigerians that the amendment process would be fast-tracked and concluded well before political campaigns begin ahead of the next…

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