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The National Judicial Council has launched a confidential investigation into senior judges over allegations of misconduct, forgery, and false asset declarations, raising fresh concerns about public confidence in Nigeria’s judiciary.

Femi Falana has questioned the legality of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s declaration of a public holiday and movement restrictions during the AMAC election, citing constitutional limits on such powers.

Residents of communities in Ekiti State have raised alarm over renewed bandit attacks that left a woman dead and several people abducted, as community leaders call for urgent government intervention.

Nigeria’s Senate confronts the federal government’s economic team over the N58.47 trillion 2026 budget, raising concerns about oil revenue projections, debt levels and capital project implementation.

The Central Bank of Nigeria says diaspora remittances now average $600 million monthly following recent financial reforms. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso stated that Nigeria is targeting $1 billion in monthly inflows to strengthen foreign exchange reserves and economic stability.

The ICPC has confirmed that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is in its custody over an ongoing investigation. The commission said the development followed earlier invitations and engagements with security agencies, though details of the case were not disclosed.

President Bola Tinubu signs the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law, supporting optional electronic transmission of results and citing concerns over technical capacity and cybersecurity.

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso says ongoing reforms are strengthening Nigeria’s financial system, stabilising the economy, and restoring investor confidence.

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has advised former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai to focus on clearing corruption allegations through the courts rather than engaging in political disputes.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has engaged traditional leaders in Kano to tackle vandalism and right-of-way encroachment threatening national power infrastructure.