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Court Nullifies INEC Timetable For 2027 Party Primaries, Candidate Submissions

he Federal High Court in Abuja has invalidated the timeline issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of party primaries and the nomination of candidates ahead of the 2027 general election. The court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Umar, also set aside INEC’s May 10 deadline requiring political parties […]

APC Adopts Direct Primary For 2026 Presidential Primary Election

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled guidelines and committees for the conduct of its 2026 presidential primary election, adopting a direct primary mode that will allow all registered party members nationwide to participate in the exercise. The party, in a document issued by its National Secretariat in Abuja, stated that the direct primary would […]

At 39, Prof. Segun Aina Emerges Youngest-Ever JAMB Registrar

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Prof. Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, whose tenure expires on July 31. Prof. Aina, who turns 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in examination systems, digital infrastructure, institutional reform, and […]

Villa End 30-Year Trophy Wait With Dominant Europa League Final Victory

Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in emphatic fashion as spectacular goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendía inspired a 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Unai Emery’s side took the lead late in the first half in Istanbul through Tielemans’ thunderous volley. Buendía doubled Villa’s advantage with a […]

NDLEA Busts Nigerian-Mexican Meth Syndicate, Seizes ₦480bn Drugs In Ogun

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Wednesday announced the dismantling of what it described as a sophisticated Nigerian-Mexican methamphetamine production syndicate operating from a clandestine laboratory hidden deep inside a forest in Ogun State. The operation, carried out by operatives of the agency’s Special Operations Unit (SOU), led to the arrest of 10 […]

Desmond Elliot Pulls Out Of Surulere APC Primary

Desmond Elliot has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Surulere 1 seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, citing alleged intimidation and the exclusion of his supporters from the process. The lawmaker, who currently represents Surulere 1 in the assembly, announced his decision on Wednesday amid controversy surrounding the […]

Fubara Withdraws From Rivers APC Governorship Primary, Pledges Support For Winner

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in the state. Fubara disclosed this in a statement personally signed on Wednesday, stating that he would support whoever emerges as the party’s candidate. “After deep reflection and extensive consultations with my family, friends, and associates, I […]

Wizkid Becomes First African Artiste to Reach 11 Billion Spotify Streams

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has set a new record as the first African artiste to surpass 11 billion streams on Spotify, marking another milestone in his global music career. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the announcement was made on Tuesday by music data platform @ChartsAfrica on X, formerly […]

Lagos Unveils Plan for 24-Hour Power Supply, Full Metering by 2030

The Lagos State Government has unveiled an ambitious roadmap aimed at ending the “culture of blackouts” and establishing a 24-hour electricity market driven by private-sector investment, smart metering, and independent power generation across the state. The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Biodun Ogunleye, disclosed this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing […]

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