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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it recovered equipment allegedly capable of tapping conversations and sensitive security documents from the Abuja home of former Governor Nasir el-Rufai. The commission also said it obtained a legal order from a Magistrate Court in Bwari in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to detain el-Rufai for 14 days, which is due to expire on Thursday. It denied allegations of arbitrary detention and repression of the former governor. The commission has asked the High Court of Justice of the Federal Capital Territory to dismiss el-Rufai’s application alleging violation of his fundamental human rights.…

Director of Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Dr Sam Amadi, says no Nigerian should place confidence on the deployment of technology by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Amadi said this on Sunday during the Citizens Town Hall Meeting on Electoral Act 2026 held in Abuja, the nation’s capital city. He said that there should be a bipartisan audit commission of INEC’s technology. According to him: “We finished the 2023 election with so much allegations, so much issues. “The National Assembly did not conduct one public hearing; nobody was put on oath, neither Mahmood nor all the officers,…

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has issued a travel advisory to passengers following airspace restrictions in parts of the Middle East that have disrupted flight operations to and from the region. In a statement released to journalists in Lagos on Saturday, FAAN said the developments had resulted in the cancellation and delay of several outbound flights from Nigerian airports to Middle Eastern destinations, including services operated by Emirates and Qatar Airways. The authority advised affected passengers to contact their respective airlines directly for the latest information on flight schedules, rebooking arrangements and other necessary guidance. FAAN noted that it…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Mike Ozekhome, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), over his alleged involvement in a disputed property case in the United Kingdom, now dubbed the “Tali Shani affair”. TheCable understands that Ozekhome was arrested shortly after a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court struck out a forgery charge filed against him. He is expected to be to charged to court any moment from now. TheCable also understands that this is different from the fresh 12-count charge filed by the federal government on the same issue on Tuesday. THE GENESIS The controversy centres…

Seyi Law, a popular Nigerian comedian known for his strong support for president Bola Tinubu, has made a U-turn over his stance about the security situation in Nigeria. This comes after he was heavily criticized for saying the country is more safer than 10 years ago despite the growing attack by terrorists and kidnapping across Nigeria. His statement sparked mixed reactions from Nigerians online, with many condemning him for not being sincere with the security situations due to his relationship with the ruling party. Reacting to the public condemnation, Seyi, in an apology video on Instagram, described his comment as…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced January 16, 2027, as the new date for Nigeria’s presidential and National Assembly elections, following a revision of the country’s electoral timetable. Politics Nigeria The commission also fixed February 6, 2027, for governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections across the federation. INEC disclosed the new dates in a statement issued on Thursday by its National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna. According to the electoral body, the adjustment became necessary after the repeal of the Electoral Act, 2022, and the enactment of the Electoral Act,…

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Buba Galadima, says if the Nigerian people could remove former President Goodluck Jonathan from office in 2015 over insecurity, the All Progressives Congress can be cut into pieces. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday monitored by DAILY POST, Galadima warned that Nigerians could react strongly at the ballot box if current economic and security challenges continue. He lambasted the policies of the ruling APC and dismissed claims that living conditions have improved. Speaking on political dissent and governance, the elder statesman stated that authorities should not…

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that President Bola Tinubu is not Nigeria’s main problem, insisting that the weakness of the opposition is responsible for the country’s political challenges. It was earlier reported that leaders of opposition parties held a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. The briefing, themed “Urgent Call to Save Nigeria’s Democracy,” brought about prominent opposition leaders. Speaking at the conference, Amaechi said “Tinubu is not our problem. The problem is the opposition. We are our own problem. When the opposition is ready, Nigeria will change.” He stressed that opposition parties must clearly distinguish themselves…

Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) of spreading misinformation about the Electoral Act, 2026. On Thursday, opposition parties faulted the new law, describing it as “obnoxious”, a threat to democracy and an alleged attempt to entrench a one-party state in Nigeria. Tinubu signed the Electoral Act amendment bill into law on February 18 after it was passed by the national assembly. Key provisions in the law include the electronic transmission of election results with manual collation as a fallback where…

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Nigerian schools to embrace endowments as a strategic measure to address the chronic underfunding of the nation’s educational institutions. Osinbajo made the call at the 94th Founders’ Day celebration of Igbobi College, Lagos, describing an endowment as a pool of funds or assets donated by individuals or corporations and set aside to support schools over the long term. “Many great institutions are backed by large endowments that sustain their operations for decades,” he said. “Endowments are not just about financial provision; they are about sustaining standards, cultures, values and norms. It is not…