April 21, 2026

2027: Atiku, Obi Cannot Unseat Tinubu — Kalu

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who represents Abia North in the National Assembly, has dismissed the chances of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, or any other opposition candidate defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
April 21, 2026

EL-RUFAI’S BAIL HEARING ADJOURNED TO JUNE 2026

A Kaduna State High Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, to the first week of June 2026. The presiding judge, Justice Darius Khobo, announced the adjournment
April 21, 2026

INEC Under Amupitan Cannot Be Trusted – Aisha Yesufu

Activist Aisha Yesufu has raised fresh concerns over the credibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting that the commission under its current leadership cannot be trusted to conduct free, fair and credible elections. Yesufu’s reaction follows INEC’s recent
April 21, 2026

NCC, CBN launch portal to track suspicious phone lines

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have launched a joint portal to help financial institutions track fraudulent and suspicious phone lines, in a move aimed at tackling rising electronic fraud.   The initiative, unveiled