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Breaking: Peter Obi sends important message to Nigeria about El-Rufai's detention

Peter Obi responds to Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai's viral video, advocating for fair justice and due process, condemning selective justice in Nigeria's legal system.
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 29, 2026
FCT Police clarify viral video of Peter Obi addressing officers in Abuja
The Nigerian Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT has clarified circumstances surrounding a viral video that captured the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC Peter Obi addressing some officers in Abuja. DAILY POST reports that a video clip circulating on social media showed when Obi was interacting with officers of the [] FCT Police clarify viral video of Peter Obi addressing officers in Abuja
Vanguard News
· Jul 1, 2026
Nigeria urges AU to make xenophobic attacks a top security priority
He disclosed that under the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government had evacuated affected Nigerians from South Africa through government-funded repatriation flights to ensure their safe return home. The post Nigeria urges AU to make xenophobic attacks a top security priority appeared first on Vanguard News.
Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 3, 2026
Alleged $6.23m loot: Jim Obazee seeks Buhari, Boss Mustapha’s trial
Mr Jim Obazee. Special Investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu, has asked for a posthumous prosecution of late President Muhammadu Buhari and the trial of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha. Obazee, who is the 15th Prosecution Witness in the trial of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria The post Alleged 6.23m loot: Jim Obazee seeks Buhari, Boss Mustapha’s trial appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
International Federation for Human Rights
· Jun 25, 2026
Nigeria: Continued acts of intimidation against SERAP amid ongoing judicial proceedings
NGA 001 / 0626 / OBS 031 Judicial harassment / Arbitrary detention Nigeria 23 June 2026 The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), requests your urgent intervention in the following situation in Nigeria. Description of the situation : The Observatory has been informed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) about the acts () - Human Rights Defenders
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 23, 2026
Nigeria Calls for Deliberate Efforts to Address Displacement Issues
The Nigerian Government is calling for concerted efforts in addressing the rising cases of displacement globally. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, made the call at the commemoration ceremony of the 2026 World Refugee Day, held in Abuja, Nigeria. He said no single institution, government or organisation can address displacement challenges [] The post Nigeria Calls for Deliberate Efforts to Address Displacement Issues appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Legit.ng
· Jun 23, 2026
Kuje Prison: Home to Nigeria's top political figures and secrets, full list
Justice Mohammed Umar remands activist Omoyele Sowore at Kuje Correctional Centre. Discover the high-profile Nigerians who have been housed there.
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· Jul 1, 2026
President Tinubu’s former minister arrested at airport, fresh details emerge
Former minister Uche Nnaji arrested at Abuja Airport. Details of his detention emerge, raising questions about ties to President Tinubu's administration.
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 13, 2026
EOCO arrests Dennis Miracles Aboagye over alleged GH¢55 million financial and procurement irregularities
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has confirmed the arrest of former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), Dennis Edward Aboagye, popularly known as Dennis Miracles Aboagye, over investigations into alleged financial and procurement-related irregularities amounting to about GH¢55 million. Mr Aboagye, who currently serves as spokesperson for the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) 2028 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport on Saturday night upon his return to Ghana.
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Related coverage for "Breaking: Peter Obi sends important message to Nigeria about El-Rufai's detention": Daily Post Nigeria — FCT Police clarify viral video of Peter Obi addressing officers in Abuja. Vanguard News — Nigeria urges AU to make xenophobic attacks a top security priority. Dateline Nigeria — Alleged $6.23m loot: Jim Obazee seeks Buhari, Boss Mustapha’s trial. International Federation for Human Rights — Nigeria: Continued acts of intimidation against SERAP amid ongoing judicial proceedings. Voice of Nigeria — Nigeria Calls for Deliberate Efforts to Address Displacement Issues . Legit.ng — Kuje Prison: Home to Nigeria's top political figures and secrets, full list. Yen.com.gh — President Tinubu’s former minister arrested at airport, fresh details emerge. MyJoyOnline — EOCO arrests Dennis Miracles Aboagye over alleged GH¢55 million financial and procurement irregularities


