Nigeria politics

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai remains in EFCC custody as investigators examine alleged fraud spanning his eight-year tenure, with political observers calling for judicial scrutiny beyond political theatre.

Nigeria's National Assembly descended into chaos as legislators debated amendments to the Electoral Act, with the Senate moving to shift the 2027 presidential election date due to religious observances while the House of Representatives grappled with provisions on electronic result transmission.

Governor Bassey Otu has called on Nigeria's federal government to ensure equitable treatment for Cross River State during the ongoing re-listing process for oil-producing states, citing the state's historical sacrifices for national unity.

The House of Representatives descended into chaos as members overwhelmingly rejected a motion to rescind their earlier approval of real-time electronic transmission of election results, forcing the chamber into closed-door deliberations.

As Nigeria enters Ramadan 1447 AH and the Christian Lenten season simultaneously, government and religious authorities are urging citizens to embrace prayer and community engagement amid the nation's ongoing economic and security challenges.