Nigerian politician and businessman, former vice president (1999–2007)
Nigeria’s president has ordered a formal probe into a fictitious federal body that was allocated 1.3bn naira in the 2026 budget. The scheme involved forged documents and office space, triggering scrutiny of public procedures as investigations unfold in Abuja.
Nigeria's National Broadcasting Commission has issued a directive to broadcasters to enforce stricter rules on political content, citing breaches of the broadcasting code. Critics argue the move aims to suppress dissent and limit press freedom during the upcoming elections. Amnesty International and SERAP condemn the measures as unlawful and dangerous for democracy. The government maintains it is safeguarding electoral integrity.
A Nigerian Federal High Court ruling ordering INEC to deregister five political parties has been stayed by the Court of Appeal, which also rebuked the trial judge for proceeding despite a stay order. The development preserves the parties’ registration ahead of 2027 elections, while INEC and parties prepare for ongoing appeals.