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Kogi court judgment on NDC registration illegal, won’t stand – Dickson

The Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:26:12 +0000

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has said it has assembled a team of lawyers to challenge a Federal High Court ruling in Lokoja, Kogi State, that set aside its registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission, expressing confidence that the decision would be overturned. National Leader of the party and former Bayelsa State Governor, Senator […]

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Remi Tinubu under fire over akara, roasted corn remarks

The Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:03:30 +0000

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has come under criticism on social media after encouraging Nigerians to consider small-scale businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli, saying they require little capital to start. Tinubu spoke while addressing State House Correspondents after the Renewed Hope Initiative’s second-quarter meeting with wives of state governors, held […]

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Gunmen kill Benue MACBAN chairman after peace meeting

The Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:46:48 +0000

Tension gripped parts of Benue State on Friday after gunmen killed the state chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Risku Muhammad, and his friend, Yakubu Isah, shortly after a peace meeting in Ohinmini Local Government Area of the state. The attack, which reportedly occurred at Okudu village in neighbouring […]

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Court sets aside judgment recognising NDC as political party

The Editor — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:40:33 +0000

A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party, effectively nullifying all actions taken pursuant to the ruling. ‎Justice Isah Dashen, who delivered the ruling on Friday, held that the court’s December 10, […]

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BREAKING: Senate passes state police bill, empowers governors to appoint commissioners

The Editor — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:50:45 +0000

The Senate on Wednesday passed the landmark Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to establish state police across the federation, marking a major step in Nigeria’s decades-long debate over decentralising the country’s policing structure to address worsening insecurity. The passage followed a rigorous clause-by-clause consideration of the bill and came after more than two-thirds of senators voted […]

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Katsina State denies sponsoring bandits for Hajj, demands evidence

The Editor — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:52:18 +0000

The Katsina State Government has dismissed allegations that it sponsored Hajj pilgrimage for criminal elements, describing the claim as false and misleading. The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mu’azu, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Katsina. Mu’azu was reacting to claims allegedly made by Bashir Kurfi during a […]

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BREAKING: Oyo govt declares 16-hour curfew in 10 LGAs

The Editor — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:31:37 +0000

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, Tuesday night approved the declaration of a 16-hour curfew in 10 local government areas of the state. According to a memo issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Babatunde, the curfew takes effect from today (Wednesday). The curfew, which is between 4 pm and 8 am, and […]

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US releases identities of Nigerian terrorism financiers

The Editor — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:14:23 +0000

The United States has designated a Nigerian national and three companies operating in the country as alleged financial facilitators of activities linked to the terrorist group, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. They were designated in the latest action, which targeted a total of three individuals and six entities accused of facilitating the movement […]

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Police intercept truckload of military uniforms, drugs in Lagos

The Editor — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:54:07 +0000

The Lagos State Police Command has intercepted 47 sacks of military camouflage uniforms and 80 cartons of suspected illicit substances in a major intelligence-led operation in the Surulere area of the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, while addressing journalists at the command headquarters in Ikeja on Tuesday, also disclosed that three suspects […]

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Senate adjourns emergency plenary on state police

The Editor — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:40:07 +0000

The Senate on Tuesday suspended consideration of the highly anticipated State Police Bill and all other legislative business at its emergency plenary session to honour the memory of a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yaya Tongo, whose death cast a sombre mood over the National Assembly. The upper chamber had reconvened from recess […]

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Insecurity: Igboho defends action as northern groups warn of anarchy

The Editor — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:58:37 +0000

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) have warned that Nigeria risks sliding into anarchy if the Federal Government fails to rein in Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, over his reported ultimatum to Fulani leaders in Oyo State following the abduction of a pregnant woman and […]

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Tinubu should follow Keir Starmer’s example to resign, says Peter Obi

The Editor — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:21:13 +0000

Former Governor of Anambra state and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate in the 2027 election, Peter Obi, on Monday urged President Bola Tinubu to take a cue from British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and step down from office, arguing that the current administration has failed to meet Nigerians’ expectations amid worsening economic and social […]

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Protesters barricade popular Oyo Roundabout over insecurity

The Editor — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:34:03 +0000

There is gridlock at the popular Iwo Road area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as protesters have barricaded the major route on Monday. The protesters converged in the area around 10 am, led by a human rights group, Take It Back Movement. The protesters are demanding an end to insecurity in the country and […]

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Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK Prime Minister

The Editor — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:21:00 +0000

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he was stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party and would leave office within weeks, scarcely two years after being elected in a landslide. Starmer said he would remain caretaker prime minister until a new Labour leader was chosen by the party. Starmer is the sixth prime minister in a decade to announce […]

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Court remands Sowore in Kuje Correctional Centre

The Editor — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:59:28 +0000

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the remand of Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), in Kuje Correctional Centre. Justice Mohammed Umar, in a short ruling, ordered Sowore to be kept in the correctional centre pending the hearing and determination of his motion for stay of the order […]

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Terror kingpin Bello Turji gloats over killing soldiers

The Editor — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:20:22 +0000

Terror kingpin, Bello Turji, has spoken after the killing of soldiers in Sokoto State. At least two soldiers were killed and several others sustained injuries after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded on a military vehicle conveying troops to Bargaja community in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The troops were said to be […]

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Police, Oyo LG deny release of kidnap victims after Igboho’s ultimatum

The Editor — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:00:48 +0000

Confusion has emerged over the fate of victims abducted in Igbope, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, after both the local council chairman and the Oyo State Police Command dismissed reports suggesting that the captives had been freed. The claims followed a video circulating on social media on Saturday showing large crowds of residents […]

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Oyebanji wins re-election as Ekiti State governor

The Editor — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:30:27 +0000

The Ekiti State Governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, has won all the 16 local government areas in the Ekiti State governorship poll, according to results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the early hours of Sunday. The results announced by the Returning Officer, Professor Adenike Oladiji, showed that Oyebanji recorded […]

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FG to allow journalists join troops during military operations

The Editor — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:57:12 +0000

The Federal Government is considering a new initiative that would allow journalists to accompany military personnel during selected operations. This was said to be in a bid to improve security reporting and give the public greater insight into the realities of counterinsurgency and other internal security efforts. The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, disclosed […]

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FG rules out fuel, telecom taxes despite IMF recommendation

The Editor — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:31:36 +0000

The Federal Government on Wednesday dismissed reports suggesting it had adopted or was considering the introduction of new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products following recommendations contained in the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria. The government said the reports misrepresented the contents of the IMF report and did […]

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