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Court reportedly issues fresh order to Nasir El-Rufai in the DSS phone-interception case

26 Oct 2026, 11:35 GMT

A court has reportedly issued an order to former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai in the case brought against him by the DSS, which centres on remarks he made in a television interview about intercepted calls. The matter was listed for a ruling on his no-case submission.

He was granted N100 million bail in May.
His lawyers argue the prosecution has not shown enough evidence for him to defend himself.

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CCB reportedly reviewing overseas-asset claims against Peter Obi, Bukola Saraki and David Mark

26 Oct 2026, 09:34 GMT

The Code of Conduct Bureau is reportedly reviewing claims from the Panama and Pandora Papers leaks about undisclosed foreign assets linked to several current and former politicians, including Peter Obi, Bukola Saraki and David Mark. The bureau is said to have described the process as confidential. Being under review does not mean any wrongdoing has been proven.

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Lere Olayinka reportedly asks DSS and police to probe viral video said to threaten Christians in Jos and Enugu

26 Oct 2026, 07:36 GMT

The media aide to the FCT Minister has reportedly alerted security agencies to a video that allegedly calls for violence against Christians. He wants the clip investigated and those behind it identified. The origin and authenticity of the video have not been independently verified.

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David Umahi reportedly questions why Igbos should accept only four years of the presidency

26 Oct 2026, 07:36 GMT

The Works Minister is said to have reacted to Peter Obi's single-term pledge, asking why the South-East should settle for four years when others have served eight. His remarks add to the debate over Obi's plan to serve one term if elected in 2027. Supporters of the pledge argue that results matter more than tenure length.

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INEC reportedly sets a timeline for deciding the fate of Pantami's and Gwarzo's governorship candidacies

26 Oct 2026, 05:34 GMT

INEC has reportedly indicated when Isa Ali Pantami in Gombe and Aminu Gwarzo in Kano will learn whether their governorship bids stand. Both names were missing from the commission's final list earlier this month, and their parties have disputed the omission. Pantami has also vowed to expose those he says are plotting against his bid.