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The Kaduna State High Court on Tuesday 21 April denied the bail application of Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of the state. Darius Khobo, the presiding judge, found it was in the interests of justice for el-Rufai to remain in custody to be available for trial. The former governor was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission …

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…Counterfeit drinks Linked to increased deaths and illnesses …40% of the alcohol market is now illegal …Smuggling and tax evasion fuel the market boom Daud Olatunji The Spirits and Wines Association of Nigeria has raised fresh concerns over the growing scale of the illicit alcohol trade in the country, revealing that Nigeria loses an estimated $428 billion every year to …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. 2027: Wike-backed PDP releases election schedule, pegs presidential form at N51 million Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released the schedule and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections.Read more 2. Edun, Dangiwa resigns, not fired – President The Presidency …

The European Commission has announced €235 million in humanitarian assistance to support the most vulnerable people in Central and West Africa. This funding will support people affected by current conflicts and food crises, forcibly displaced people, host communities and hard-to-reach populations. In Nigeria, €33 million will support life-saving health and nutrition actions targeting areas of north-eastern and north-western Nigeria. Funding …

The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Makurdi on Friday declared the former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, as the winner of the February 25 election in Benue North senatorial district. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on February 27 declared Emmanuel Udende of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the election in the district. …

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South and Iran are in a stalemate as Pakistan pushes for talks [NEWS ANALYSIS] Courtesy of a Truth Social post by US President Donald Trump, the ceasefire between Iran, the US and Israel, which was due to expire on Wednesday, is at least persisting. Instead of fighting, we have a “blockade war” over the Strait of Hormuz, in which both …

Nigeria’s Supreme Court has overturned a final decision in a high-stakes legal battle over the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), deepening uncertainty within the opposition party. The apex court, which convened in Abuja on Wednesday, postponed the decision after all parties formally received their written submissions. The five-member panel was headed by Justice Mohammed Garba. At the center …