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On February 28, 2026, the United States launched an attack on Iran under what it called Operation Epic Fury. The situation is still developing, but the economic channels are already clear. This matters for Nigeria not because the fighting is “far away,” but because global oil flows, shipping routes, and…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities, bringing the key election dates forward after changes to the legal framework, following the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026.  Under the updated plan, Nigerians will vote…

The Lagos State Judiciary has fixed April 14, 2026, for the start of a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu, the 21-month-old son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Nkanu reportedly died on January 7, 2026, after developing complications linked to a series of preparatory medical procedures. Following…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of the former Kaduna State Governor. The court postponed Gov Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai’s arraignment to April 23, 2026. This decision came after the prosecution failed to bring him to court on the scheduled date of February 25. According to reports,…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appointed Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Tunji Disu as the acting Inspector-General of Police, following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun from the top position in the Nigeria Police Force. Egbetokun tendered his resignation, citing pressing family considerations. In a statement issued by the President’s Special…