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2023 Elections

INEC Sets Dates For Presidential, Governorship Elections

Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has fixed 20 February 2027 for the presidential and National Assembly elections and 6 March 2027 for governorship and state assembly polls, formally triggering the countdown to the country’s next general election. Announcing

February 13, 2026

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APC Says Over Two Million Members Registered in First Week of Digital Drive

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says more than two million Nigerians have registered as members in the first week of its nationwide electronic membership drive. The party expects the total to reach eight to nine million before the exercise ends on

January 14, 2026

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Edo Governor Frees Students, Rejects Kidnapping Claims Behind Ekpoma Protests

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the release of students and other individuals arrested during protests in Ekpoma last weekend. The unrest, which began on Saturday, 10 January 2026, was sparked by rising kidnapping and insecurity in the community. Residents had

January 14, 2026

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Uganda Opposition Voice Concerns as Internet Blackout Deepens Tensions

The shutdown of internet services across Uganda during the election period has drawn sharp reactions from opposition figures and their supporters, who accuse the government of trying to silence dissent and limit scrutiny of the vote. Shortly after access was cut on

January 13, 2026

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Nigeria, UAE Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Abu Dhabi

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a deal aimed at deepening trade, investment and economic cooperation between both countries, Prime Business Africa reports. The agreement was signed in Abu Dhabi during the

January 13, 2026

Tambuwal Defeats Incumbent Dambuwa In Sokoto South Senatorial Election

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Tambuwal: Nigerian Elections Often Don’t Reflect Voters’ Will, Competence Must Lead

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has raised fresh concerns over the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process, asserting that election outcomes are not completely decided by the electorate, Prime Business Africa reports. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time political programme, the

January 13, 2026

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Rivers Impeachment Crisis Deepens as Assembly Alleges Court Interference

The political crisis rocking Rivers State intensified on Monday after the House of Assembly alleged attempts by unnamed political actors to frustrate the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara through restraining orders from courts outside Port Harcourt. The Assembly said it

January 13, 2026

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Sudan Government Returns to Khartoum Amid Ongoing War

Sudan’s government has returned to Khartoum for the first time in nearly two years. This marked a symbolic milestone after 1,000 days of conflict that have devastated the capital. Prime Minister Kamel Idris described the move on Sunday as the arrival of

January 13, 2026

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Edo Protesters Remanded, Police Say Rally Was Hijacked

Some protesters and their relatives were seen crying as those arrested were taken into a waiting vehicle at the court. The protest, which took place last weekend in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, was sparked by rising cases of kidnapping and

January 13, 2026

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Rivers Minority Leader, Another Lawmaker Back Out of Fubara Impeachment

Pressure is mounting on the Rivers State House of Assembly to reconsider impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, after two lawmakers publicly withdrew their support for the move and called for dialogue. The Minority Leader of the House, Sylvanus Nwankwo, and Peter

January 12, 2026

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Odinkalu Warns of Retaliation Over Edo Residency Permit Proposal

Former chairman of Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission, Professor Chidi Odinkalu, has warned that proposals to restrict residency in Edo State could trigger retaliation in other parts of the country and exacerbate ethnic tensions. Prof Odinkalu was responding to calls by

January 12, 2026

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Nigeria Tightens Rules for Courier Companies Using Prepaid Imports

Nigeria’s customs authority has introduced new rules for courier companies

Behind the Geregu Power Sale: Politics and a $750m Deal

The sale of Geregu Power, one of Nigeria’s largest electricity

Recapitalisation: UBA Extends Deadline For Rights Issue

UBA Hits Billion-Naira Milestone: Rights Issue Success Pushes Capital Base Above ₦500bn

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has successfully concluded its rights

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Politics - Page 6

INEC Sets Dates For Presidential, Governorship Elections

APC Says Over Two Million Members Registered in First Week of Digital Drive

Edo Governor Frees Students, Rejects Kidnapping Claims Behind Ekpoma Protests

Uganda Opposition Voice Concerns as Internet Blackout Deepens Tensions

Nigeria, UAE Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Abu Dhabi

Tambuwal: Nigerian Elections Often Don’t Reflect Voters’ Will, Competence Must Lead

Rivers Impeachment Crisis Deepens as Assembly Alleges Court Interference

Sudan Government Returns to Khartoum Amid Ongoing War

Edo Protesters Remanded, Police Say Rally Was Hijacked

Rivers Minority Leader, Another Lawmaker Back Out of Fubara Impeachment

Odinkalu Warns of Retaliation Over Edo Residency Permit Proposal

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