Wike Denies Endorsing Rivers Candidates, Cites Elders Council
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike clarifies he has not endorsed any candidate for Rivers State elections, stating endorsement decisions rest with the elders council led by Ferdinand Alabraba.
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Trump Weighs NATO Exit, Calls It 'Paper Tiger'
Former US President Donald Trump criticizes NATO as a 'paper tiger,' suggesting a potential US withdrawal, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirms commitment to the alliance.
El-Rufai's Bail Ruling Adjourned to April 14 by Court
The Federal High Court in Kaduna has postponed its ruling on Nasir El-Rufai's bail application to April 14, as the former governor faces corruption charges from the ICPC.
El-Rufai's Bail Hearing Adjourned to April 14 by Court
A Federal High Court in Kaduna has postponed the bail application of former governor Nasir El-Rufai to April 14, ordering his continued detention by the ICPC on corruption charges.
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Ex-Minister: Indiscipline, Not Corruption, Nigeria's Issue
Former Minister of State for Power, Goody Jedy-Agba, asserts that indiscipline, not corruption, is Nigeria's primary problem, advocating for disciplined public resource management to reduce graft.
Sule Lamido's N1.3bn Fraud Case Arraignment Stalled Again
The arraignment of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido and his sons for alleged N1.3bn fraud was stalled at the Federal High Court in Abuja due to an EFCC objection citing Supreme Court orders.
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African Countries Under Military Rule: Full List 2020-2025
A comprehensive look at nine African countries currently governed by military authorities, detailing their locations, leaders, and the circumstances that led to coups from 2020 to 2025.
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Tinubu Proposes N9 Trillion Boost to 2026 Budget
President Bola Tinubu has requested National Assembly approval to raise the 2026 budget by N9 trillion, aiming to enhance fiscal transparency and fund key national initiatives amid economic challenges.
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Tinubu's Ministers Resign for Governorship Bids
Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu and Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar have resigned from President Tinubu's cabinet to focus on their 2027 governorship campaigns in Oyo and Bauchi states respectively.
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Nigerians Outraged by Senate's Rapid $5bn Loan Approval
Public fury erupts as Nigerian Senate approves President Tinubu's $5 billion external loan request in under four hours, raising serious questions about legislative scrutiny and transparency in the country's borrowing process.
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Trump Sets 21-Day Timeline for U.S. Withdrawal from Iran
President Donald Trump has declared that American forces will exit Iran within two to three weeks, regardless of whether a formal peace agreement is reached with Tehran.
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Spain, Italy Refuse U.S. Warplanes Access for Iran Missions
Spain and Italy have denied the United States access to their airspace and military bases for operations related to the Iran conflict, exposing significant divisions within NATO and complicating American military logistics in the Middle East.
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El-Rufai Back in ICPC Custody, Trial Adjourned to Wednesday
The Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the 10-count corruption trial of former governor Nasir El-Rufai to Wednesday for a bail hearing, following his return to ICPC custody after temporary release for his mother's funeral.
Tinubu Appoints Okala as AfCFTA Head as Ministers Resign
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Patience Okala as the new national coordinator of Nigeria's AfCFTA Coordination Office. The appointment comes as two ministers resigned to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Philadelphia Court Bans AI Smart Glasses in Courtrooms
A Philadelphia court has implemented a groundbreaking ban on all smart and AI-powered glasses with recording capabilities, including Meta glasses, to safeguard courtroom privacy and prevent unauthorized recordings, with violators facing criminal contempt
EFCC Insists on Original Judge for Lamido Retrial
The EFCC insists that Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu, the original trial judge, must handle the retrial of former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido and his sons on corruption charges, following a Supreme Court order.
Trump: US Could Finish Iran Conflict in Weeks, Rubio Warns on Talks
US President Donald Trump stated military operations in Iran could conclude in 'two or three weeks,' with or without a deal, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned against 'fake negotiations.' Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed willingness
Obasanjo Campaign Slams APC Convention Provocation in Ogun
Iyabo Obasanjo's campaign team condemns coordinated disruptive conduct at the APC National Convention, alleging it targeted her Ogun governorship aspiration and urging supporters to remain calm.
Trump to Attend Supreme Court Citizenship Case in Person
Former President Donald Trump announced his intention to physically attend a Supreme Court hearing on his executive order challenging birthright citizenship, marking a historic first for a sitting president.
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Tinubu Meets Ex-Governors as Defections Surge in North
President Bola Tinubu held separate closed-door meetings with former APC governors Abdullahi Ganduje and Badaru Abubakar, amid a wave of defections in Kano and Jigawa states.
Adamawa Women Face Harassment Over Clothing Choices
Young women in Adamawa State report verbal and physical abuse in public spaces due to their attire, emphasizing the distinction between correction and harassment while calling for awareness and accountability.
Senate Directs INEC to Restore Benue Constituencies
The Senate has directed INEC to restore Ukum II, Konshisha II, and Gboko I constituencies in Benue State by 2027, following a Court of Appeal ruling to ensure fair representation.
Kano Politician Defects from APC to ADC in Major Realignment
Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, former Kano deputy governor and APC governorship candidate, has defected to the African Democratic Congress. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso described the move as a defining political moment that could reshape the state's direction ahead of futu
Tinubu Recalls First Encounter with Ex-IGP Egbetokun
President Bola Tinubu and other Nigerian leaders have paid tribute to former IGP Kayode Egbetokun, highlighting his character, discipline, and contributions to national security during his tenure.
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Nigeria's 100 Most Powerful: Tinubu, Obasanjo, Elumelu Top List
Maddtimes announces a landmark coffee table book featuring 100 influential Nigerians, including President Tinubu and former President Obasanjo, with essays on leadership and national impact.
Kristi Noem Seeks Prayers Over Husband's Cross-Dressing Scandal
Former US Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem is reportedly devastated after allegations her husband led a secret cross-dressing life, with experts warning of blackmail risks.
Kwankwaso's ADC Move Threatens Tinubu, APC in 2027
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's defection to the African Democratic Congress reshapes Nigeria's political landscape, challenging President Tinubu's re-election bid with grassroots mobilisation and coalition-building.
Atiku Faces Risks from Kwankwaso's ADC Defection
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's move to the African Democratic Congress has reshaped Nigeria's opposition politics, creating new challenges for Atiku Abubakar's presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.
Pipeline Contract Dispute: Legal Action and Protests Erupt
The Peoples Wellbeing Association plans a lawsuit to halt the pipeline surveillance contract renewal, advocating for decentralization, while protesters defend the current arrangement, warning of security risks.
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Mass Defections in House of Reps as 28 Switch Parties
The House of Representatives witnessed significant political realignment as 28 lawmakers defected from their parties, citing internal crises and 2027 election uncertainties. The ADC accused the APC of pressuring INEC to destabilize the opposition.
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