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Political parties have expressed deep objections to the proposed 2026 election regulations introduced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and warned that some provisions could jeopardize the integrity of the 2027 elections. These concerns were expressed in Abuja during a consultative session held to review the draft guidelines, where party leaders, under the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), criticized elements …

Leaders of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) have called on political parties to apportion their presidential tickets for the 2027 elections to Southern Nigeria, citing the need for justice, national stability and adherence to the established principle of rotation of power in Nigeria. The position was adopted at the Forum’s general meeting held in Abuja, where representatives …

A Middle Belt group, the Coalition to Protect Democracy, has supported southern calls to retain the presidency ahead of the 2027 general election. The group’s leader, Rwang Pam, said this during a press conference on Wednesday in Jos. Pam said such a move would allow for equity, inclusion and national unity in the political system. The leader vowed to continuously …

Nigerian comedian and actress Damilola Adekoya, known as Princess, has publicly criticized actress Biola Adebayo over her recent apology video following a podcast interview with convicted actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka James, known as Baba Ijesha. The backlash came after Biola featured Baba Ijesha on the Talk to B podcast shortly after his release from prison, a move that sparked outrage on …

Controversial singer Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable, and comedian Carter Efe exchanged heated words during a tense face-to-face in Ikeja on Tuesday, ahead of their celebrity boxing match scheduled for May 1. The two social media stars nearly came to blows as they faced off in front of a crowd of more than 50 fans, forcing security staff to …

The Federal Government has revealed that Nigeria needs about $345 million annually to address the growing crisis of out-of-school children, as efforts to reintegrate millions of affected youths into the education system intensify. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, stated this on Tuesday during the Federal Ministry of Education’s Private Sector Breakfast held in Lagos. According to him, this estimate …

Senior politicians in Ogun State have dismissed reports that leaders of the All Progressives Congress have adopted consensus governorship aspirants for the South-West states, describing the claim as a “desperate and misguided attempt” to manipulate the political process. Stakeholders said the narrative, which emerged in a national newspaper, aimed to deceive other aspirants into abandoning their ambitions ahead of the …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. EFCC officers raided, sealed former AGF Malami’s house Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday raided the residence of former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami in Abuja.Read more 2. The court adjourned the hearing of El-Rufai’s bail application until March 31 Justice Rilwanu …

The United States has presented Iran with a 15-point plan aimed at ending the ongoing war in the Middle East, according to a New York Times report citing two officials briefed on the matter on Tuesday. The plan, which was delivered to Iran via Pakistan, reportedly addresses Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs, as well as issues surrounding the Strait …

Former Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal, Isa Ayo Salami, has sparked fresh debate over the 2023 general elections, by stating that Peter Obi should not be allowed to contest the presidential election under the Labor Party. The retired legal expert attributed what he described as flawed results in the electoral process to gaps in judicial competence, and noted …