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From the Mambilla Power Project corruption trial to renewed calls for Nnamdi Kanu's release and deadly land disputes in Ebonyi State, Nigeria confronts simultaneous governance challenges testing federal authority and regional stability.
Minority lawmakers staged a dramatic walkout from Nigeria's House of Representatives during electoral reform discussions, while opposition figures allege government interference ahead of 2027 elections.
Parliamentary chaos erupted as Nigeria's lawmakers clashed over contentious Electoral Act amendments, with minority members staging a dramatic walkout and both chambers stalling over procedural disputes just months before the 2027 general elections.
Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun outlined the Nigeria Police Force's shift toward proactive, intelligence-based operations, even as the House of Representatives launched a review into alleged tear gas deployment against demonstrators at the National Assembly.
Former Osun governor Oyinlola's allegation that incumbent Adeleke wept under presidential pressure reveals intensifying tensions within opposition ranks as Nigeria's political landscape becomes increasingly polarized ahead of future electoral contests.
Federal Housing Authority launches major commercial project under Tinubu's directive to complete stalled developments, while Nasarawa State Assembly enacts electricity reforms to address persistent power supply challenges.
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai remains in EFCC custody as investigators examine alleged fraud spanning his eight-year tenure, with political observers calling for judicial scrutiny beyond political theatre.
Dr. Chima Amadi, an Imo State governorship hopeful, has raised concerns about potential electoral manipulation in the 2027 elections, calling for grassroots mobilization to protect democratic integrity.
President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed commitment to ongoing economic reforms during an Adamawa State visit, as the federal government separately announced a new industrial policy targeting dormant factories and domestic manufacturing expansion.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan publicly challenged Senate committee leadership over her alleged marginalization from North Central representation, exposing deeper fissures in Nigeria's upper legislative chamber as lawmakers approved billions in national health and security spending.
Israel's decision to approve a new land registration process in Area C of the occupied West Bank has triggered sharp criticism from international observers and Palestinian authorities, who warn the move undermines Palestinian territorial claims and violates international law.
Governor Bassey Otu has called on Nigeria's federal government to ensure equitable treatment for Cross River State during the ongoing re-listing process for oil-producing states, citing the state's historical sacrifices for national unity.
Audu Maikori, founder of Chocolate City Entertainment, has alleged that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai organized his abduction in retaliation for a social media post, as the ex-governor faces mounting legal challenges.
Nigeria's electoral landscape shows divergent priorities as Abia APC endorses President Tinubu for 2027 while former INEC official warns that unresolved technical and legal challenges around electronic transmission of results could undermine future polls.
Nigeria's House of Representatives has directed the Accountant-General and Auditor-General to produce four years of federal accounts while investigating N9.8 billion in GIFMIS payments, as South Africa's Special Investigating Unit secures arrests in a separate R75 million water tanker procurement scandal.