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Tinubu Urges Judges to Close Legal Loopholes Used by Criminals

President Bola Tinubu has urged judges to close procedural loopholes and review outdated legal precedents that allow politically exposed persons and organised crime suspects to delay or frustrate criminal trials. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the 8th annual capacity-building workshop for judges and justices, organised by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Judicial Institute (NJI). The President described corruption as a threat to Nigeria’s survival, urging […]

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NNPC Awaits Chinese Firms’ Reports on Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) says it is awaiting technical assessment reports from two Chinese firms before proceeding with plans to revive the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. The company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, disclosed that Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xinganchen (Fuzhou) Industrial Park Operation and Management Co. Limited had conducted about three months of on-site assessments alongside NNPC technical teams. The assessments are expected to determine the work and technology required to make the […]

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APC Includes Wike, Adeleke, Soludo in Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign Council

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has included Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo in President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the January 16, 2027 presidential election. Wike, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), will coordinate the campaign in Rivers State and the FCT, while Adeleke, who belongs to the Accord Party, will coordinate in Osun State. Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance […]

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INEC Gives Pantami, Adebutu Until October 24 to Challenge Omission

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given political parties whose governorship candidates were omitted from the final list for the 2027 elections until October 24, 2026, to notify it of alleged errors. INEC announced the deadline in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, citing Section 32(2) of the Electoral Act, 2026, which provides a 14-day window for parties to report omissions. Among the affected candidates […]

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Martínez Blames Man United Hierarchy After Atlético Defeat

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez has criticised the club’s hierarchy for failing to strengthen the squad sufficiently during the summer transfer window following their 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. The Argentina international defended manager Michael Carrick, insisting that responsibility for the club’s poor results should not rest solely on the coach and players. He called on the club’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, to invest more in the squad to improve United’s competitiveness. […]

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Amnesty Raises Alarm Over Bandit Attacks in Niger, Zamfara

Amnesty International Nigeria has raised concerns over escalating bandit attacks in parts of Niger and Zamfara states, saying hundreds of residents have fled their communities and abandoned their homes and farms. In a statement on Tuesday, the human rights organisation said the attacks had affected communities around Rijau in Niger State and parts of Zamfara, forcing residents to flee for safety. It warned that farmers were also abandoning their farmlands as the harvest season approaches, threatening livelihoods and food security. […]

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FMC Workers Begin 72-Hour Warning Strike in Abeokuta

Medical and health workers at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, have embarked on a 72-hour warning strike following the alleged stabbing of a medical laboratory scientist by a patient’s relative within the hospital premises. The strike began at 11am on Monday and is expected to end at 8am on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The Joint Action Committee of the unions identified the injured worker as Lawal Toheeb Olasunkanmi, saying the industrial action was intended to show […]

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Court to Rule November 20 on Atiku’s Bid to Amend Suit Against Tinubu

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 20 to rule on an application by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to amend their suit seeking to stop President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) from participating in the 2027 presidential election. Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date on Tuesday after lawyers to the parties presented their final arguments on the application. Atiku’s lawyer, Joseph Silas, urged the court to grant the […]

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NSA Unveils Framework to Tackle Oil Theft, Pipeline Vandalism

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has unveiled a new security framework to strengthen the fight against crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, illegal refining and other criminal activities in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The framework, known as the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry-Wide Security Architecture, seeks to harmonise security operations and improve coordination among government agencies, private surveillance contractors and industry operators. Speaking at the unveiling, Ribadu said oil theft and pipeline vandalism […]

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