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Political and legal challenges facing Peter Obi

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Latest: Peter Obi challenged to quit 2027 race over Anambra debt dispute

Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, has faced a series of political and legal challenges. In early September 2026, Obi’s convoy was blocked by youths on the Gbo

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Atiku-Obasanjo feud and 2027 election tensions intensify

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Latest: Atiku Abubakar campaign pledges to scrap naira float policy

The rivalry between Atiku Abubakar and Olusegun Obasanjo has intensified as the 2027 election approaches. Obasanjo recently hosted opposition governors in Abeokuta, fueling speculation of a mega-coalition, while reiterat

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West Africa drug crackdown intensifies, massive seizures

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Latest: NDLEA dismantles Ebonyi meth lab and arrests Mexican drug kingpin

In mid-to-late August 2026, enforcement in Nigeria reached new heights with massive seizures and high-profile arrests. The NDLEA conducted a major destruction exercise in Lagos, destroying over 329,865kg of drugs—includi

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Nigeria insurance recapitalisation and regulatory updates

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Latest: Nigerian insurance sector capital reaches N1.079 trillion

The Nigerian insurance sector’s 12-month recapitalisation programme, introduced under the 2025 Insurance Industry Reform Act, has concluded. By 22 August 2026, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) confirmed that 50

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Nigeria police recording controversy

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Latest: Nigeria Police Force clarifies stance on citizens recording officers

Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has called on Nigerians to exercise restraint when recording police officers, stating that using footage for social media skits is “very, very demoralising” for personnel. While ack

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Joe Gadzama legal challenge against LPDC

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Latest: Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee suspends two lawyers

Joe-Kyari Gadzama, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has initiated legal proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja to challenge a direction issued by the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) on July 2

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EFCC financial crime investigations in Nigeria

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Latest: EFCC investigates alleged $12,000 BDC fraud in Enugu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has engaged in multiple legal and investigative actions regarding financial crimes in Nigeria. In Lagos, the EFCC arraigned Gideon Bakpa Aghogho and Oscar Ebere Chukwu

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Financial fraud and reporting in Nigerian banking

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Latest: Nigeria NFIU report reveals surge in tax crimes and fraud

In August 2026, legal actions were taken in Nigeria to address significant financial crimes. A Federal High Court ordered the freezing of numerous bank and fintech accounts following massive fraudulent transactions invol

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EFCC enforcement against illegal currency trading

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Latest: Lagos court sentences two for illegal naira trading

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured multiple prison sentences through the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, for illegal currency activities. In early August, four individuals were sentenced

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