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NBA Challenges Tinubu Executive Order 9: Constitutional Crisis Over Nigeria’s Oil Revenues

A high-stakes constitutional showdown. As the NBA challenges President Tinubu’s Executive Order 9, the battle over Nigeria’s oil revenues moves from the boardroom to the courtroom. Does the President have the power to override the Petroleum Industry Act by fiat? We explore the legal "Covering the Field" doctrine and the massive institutional test facing Nigeria's democracy.

Nigeria’s 2027 Outlook: Does the New Electoral Act 2026 Safeguard or Subvert Democracy?

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law, legally cementing the use of BVAS while making electronic result transmission discretionary. While the government hails this as a technological milestone, groups like YIAGA Africa warn of a significant "setback to democracy" ahead of the 2027 general elections. Explore the key changes and what they mean for Nigerian voters.

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NBA Challenges Tinubu Executive Order 9: Constitutional Crisis Over Nigeria’s Oil Revenues

A high-stakes constitutional showdown. As the NBA challenges President Tinubu’s Executive Order 9, the battle over Nigeria’s oil revenues moves from the boardroom to the courtroom. Does the President have the power to override the Petroleum Industry Act by fiat? We explore the legal "Covering the Field" doctrine and the massive institutional test facing Nigeria's democracy.

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NBA Challenges Tinubu Executive Order 9: Constitutional Crisis Over Nigeria’s Oil Revenues

A high-stakes constitutional showdown. As the NBA challenges President Tinubu’s Executive Order 9, the battle over Nigeria’s oil revenues moves from the boardroom to the courtroom. Does the President have the power to override the Petroleum Industry Act by fiat? We explore the legal "Covering the Field" doctrine and the massive institutional test facing Nigeria's democracy.

St. Mary’s Papiri Ransom Allegations: Did Nigeria Pay Millions to Boko Haram?

Did Nigeria secretly pay $7 million to Boko Haram? While officials credit "military pressure" for the release of 230 St. Mary’s pupils, a new investigation alleges a massive ransom was delivered by helicopter. We examine the evidence, the government's denial, and the legal crisis surrounding Nigeria's kidnapping economy.

Nigeria’s 2027 Outlook: Does the New Electoral Act 2026 Safeguard or Subvert Democracy?

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law, legally cementing the use of BVAS while making electronic result transmission discretionary. While the government hails this as a technological milestone, groups like YIAGA Africa warn of a significant "setback to democracy" ahead of the 2027 general elections. Explore the key changes and what they mean for Nigerian voters.
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NBA Challenges Tinubu Executive Order 9: Constitutional Crisis Over Nigeria’s Oil Revenues

A high-stakes constitutional showdown. As the NBA challenges President Tinubu’s Executive Order 9, the battle over Nigeria’s oil revenues moves from the boardroom to the courtroom. Does the President have the power to override the Petroleum Industry Act by fiat? We explore the legal "Covering the Field" doctrine and the massive institutional test facing Nigeria's democracy.

St. Mary’s Papiri Ransom Allegations: Did Nigeria Pay Millions to Boko Haram?

Did Nigeria secretly pay $7 million to Boko Haram? While officials credit "military pressure" for the release of 230 St. Mary’s pupils, a new investigation alleges a massive ransom was delivered by helicopter. We examine the evidence, the government's denial, and the legal crisis surrounding Nigeria's kidnapping economy.

Nigeria’s 2027 Outlook: Does the New Electoral Act 2026 Safeguard or Subvert Democracy?

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law, legally cementing the use of BVAS while making electronic result transmission discretionary. While the government hails this as a technological milestone, groups like YIAGA Africa warn of a significant "setback to democracy" ahead of the 2027 general elections. Explore the key changes and what they mean for Nigerian voters.

AU Summit 2026: Is NAFA Africa’s Final Escape from the IMF?

ADDIS ABABA - The dust has settled in Addis Ababa after the African Union Summit, and the mood is notably different this year. While...

Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai Alleges National Security Office Imported Deadly Poison from Poland

Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has written to Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, seeking clarification over what he described as...

Ohakim Congratulates Ndi Imo as State Marks Golden Jubilee

Former Imo State governor Ikedi Ohakim has congratulated Ndi Imo as the state marks 50 years since its creation, calling for unity and inclusive development.

Burkina Faso Dissolves All Political Parties, Ending Multiparty System

Burkina Faso’s military rulers have dissolved all political parties, ending multiparty democracy and consolidating power more than three years after the 2022 coup.

Fresh Fighting Erupts in Ethiopia’s Tigray as Airlines Suspend Flights

Fresh fighting has been reported in parts of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, prompting Ethiopian Airlines to suspend flights to key cities as authorities monitor the security situation.

The Frailty of Power: Tinubu’s Hidden Health Crisis

Tinubu’s hidden health crisis returned to public focus after a televised stumble in Turkey, reviving long-standing questions about transparency, presidential fitness, and public trust in Nigeria.

The Plunder Machine: Angola Civil Society Crackdown as Oil Billions Vanish

As Angola reels from deadly fuel protests and deepening poverty, a new NGO law tightens control over civil society while billions in oil revenue continue to disappear. With elections looming in 2027, the country’s political and economic fault lines are widening.

Wike Fubara Feud: Power, Loyalty and Democratic Erosion

The Wike Fubara feud is no longer just about politics. It reveals how power struggles and elite influence can erode democratic norms and disrupt governance in one of Nigeria’s most strategic states.

Nigeria Governance Politics: When Politics Devours Service

Governance across federal, state, and local levels in Nigeria, has become subordinate to politics. A recent governance perception survey conducted across six geopolitical zones...