Reporting by
Mirabel Itse
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EFCC Arraigns Former Abia Governor and Four Others Over Alleged N60.85bn Fraud
All five pleaded not guilty and were granted N50 million bail each, with trial set for June.

Supreme Court Nullifies Rivers State Local Government Elections
Justices held that the state electoral body kept registering voters after fixing the poll date, breaching the Electoral Act.

Senator Natasha Accuses Akpabio of Sexual Harassment, Mismanagement of Senate Funds
The senator says she left over 13 billion naira in her committee account and describes an uncomfortable 2023 encounter at Akpabio's home.

Nigerian Army Raises Soldiers’ Daily Food Allowance to N3,000
Olufemi Oluyede also announced affordable housing schemes in six cities, a 3% loan facility and monthly uniform kits.

‘Time to Break My Silence’ – Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to Address Dispute with Akpabio on TV
The Kogi Central senator will speak on Arise Television on Friday about a petition against her and the seating row.

Ganduje Appeals To Tinubu To Clear APC’s N8.9bn Election Debt
The chairman told the NEC that unpaid legal fees from election cases have left party accounts garnisheed, and also requested land for a new secretariat.

Group Slams NAFDAC N100m Lawsuit Over Onitsha Market Raid
The United Nigeria Group wants seized goods returned and further raids halted, saying the February raid breached traders rights.

Court Rejects Emefiele’s Request for Judge Recusal, Adjourns Trial Until May
Justice Oshodi found no iota of evidence of bias, allowed an appeal on jurisdiction and fixed May hearing dates.

Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price Ahead of Ramadan
The ex-depot price falls by N65 to N825 per litre from Thursday, the second cut this February.

PDP Expels Awani, Ex Warri South Local Government Chairmanship Aspirant
The Delta chapter says he breached constitution articles on misconduct and ignored a December suspension letter, losing all membership privileges.

Federal Government Woos Foreign Investors for Lagos-Calabar Highway Project
Umahi says the deal with Hitech lets the contractor raise international funding, with government providing 30 per cent counterpart funding.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Sues Senate President Akpabio for Alleged Defamation
The Kogi senator wants N100 billion in damages over a Facebook post about her that followed their seating row.

Nigeria Faces Fuel Scarcity as Marketers Threaten Shutdown Over N100bn Debt
Marketers gave a seven-day ultimatum over unpaid bridging claims, saying levies and closed northern depots have crippled their businesses.

Waive Refutes Claims of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Involvement in Kogi CNG Project as ‘Falsehood’
The Ughelli lawmaker says the Kogi plants follow existing gas infrastructure, and the Niger Republic pipeline began under Buhari.

Adeleke to Swear in Newly Elected Local Government Chairmen
The ceremony holds in Osogbo after PDP swept 30 councils, a result APC dismissed as illegal.

Awani Passes Vote of Confidence on Tinubu, Oborevwori, Urges Equal Distribution of Democracy’s Dividends
The PDP grassroots leader praised Tinubu's anti-fraud efforts but said Warri South has yet to see Oborevwori's promised benefits.

FG to Scrap Visa-on-Arrival, Launch New Landing and Exit Cards
Interior minister Tunji-Ojo says the policy failed on security, as passenger data systems expand from airports to land borders.

Police Raid Kidnappers’ Den, Arrest Fleeing Leader in Delta State
Officers raided a house in Agbarho, recovering guns, ammunition and military uniforms, with a manhunt on for remaining gang members.