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ICPC rearrests El-Rufai after release from EFCC custody

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the rearrest of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, hours after he was released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday.“Malam Nasiru El-Rufai is in the custody of the Commission in connection with ongoing investigations,”

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Tinubu orders direct remittance from oil & Gas  to federation account

President Bola Tinubu has issued an Executive Order directing direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account.The order is to safeguard and enhance revenues, curb wasteful spending and eliminate duplicative structures in the sector.This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on

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Tinubu signs Electoral bill into law, says E-transmission of poll results can’t replace manual

President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the Electoral Act Amendment) 2026, saying in Nigeria, electronic transmission of election results is merely supportive and not a replacement for manual transmission.This came on a day former Cross River State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Mr. Mike Igini, blamed the Judiciary for recurring

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MCE to sue NASS, Police over brutality at peaceful protesters

Movement for Credible Elections, MCE, has condemned the actions of the Police in deploying teargas and brute force against peaceful citizens protesting for electoral reforms and democratic survival of Nigeria at the National Assembly on Tuesday. MCE had urged all Nigerians and its allies to remain peaceful, resolute and vigilant towards

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FCT Poll: INEC chair promises electronic transmission of results

Results of Saturday’s Federal Capital Council (FCT) Area Council elections will be transmitted electronically to the INEC Result Viewing (I-REV) portal in accordance with the newly signed Electoral Act 2026. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Joash Amupitan gave the assurance during a stakeholders meeting in Abuja yesterday.  About 1,680,315 registered voters

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