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The OK Campaign Council was recently unveiled as a support structure associated with Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 elections. But with the NDC distancing itself from the council and supporters of Peter Obi describing it as an independent support group, questions are emerging over its role and relationship with the party. Today on Nigeria Daily, we look at why the NDC is at odds with the OK Campaign Council, what the disagreement is really about, and what it could mean for ...

Finding a house in Abuja is becoming a struggle, as rising rents and additional charges put affordable accommodation out of reach for many residents. Imagine being told your annual rent is ₦800,000, only to discover that the “total package” is ₦1.5 million — as one Abuja house agent puts it. Today on Nigeria Daily, we examine Abuja’s rent crisis, the role of agents and landlords, and why finding an affordable home in the nation’s capital is becoming increasingly difficult.

A recent attack on members of a Joint Task Force in the FCT has raised fresh questions about the enforcement of restrictions on motorcycles, the conduct of some enforcement officers, and the growing tension between security operatives and those whose bikes are seized. What happens when an enforcement operation meant to keep Abuja safe turns into a violent confrontation? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we hear from a victim of the attack, get the DRTS's side of the story, and speak with a s...

The 2027 elections are already reshaping Nigeria’s National Assembly, with dozens of serving lawmakers set to leave the House of Representatives. About 98 members of the current House are not returning, while others have secured tickets to contest again. But what is behind this high turnover? Is it the outcome of party primaries, political realignments, personal decisions, or changing dynamics within their constituencies? And what does the exit of these lawmakers mean for the next National As...

The Dangote Refinery was expected to transform Nigeria’s petroleum industry by increasing local refining and reducing the country’s dependence on imported petrol. But with petrol prices rising again despite the availability of locally refined fuel, many Nigerians are asking why the expected relief has not yet reached the pump. Today on Nigeria Daily, we look at why petrol prices are still rising despite the Dangote Refinery producing fuel, what is driving the latest increase, and what this ...