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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to recognize or attend any congress organized by the interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress, African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state. Judge Joyce Abdulmalik on Wednesday ruled that the four-year terms of office of the state working committee and the state executive committee …

Cuban chief priest Nigerian nightlife promoter and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cuban Chief Priest, has announced his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives. He made the statement in a viral video during a meeting with stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he said he intends to represent Orsu, Orlu and Oru …

The Nigerian Presidency has rejected claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sidelined the North West region, and insisted that his government has made major investments in infrastructure, health services and transport in the region. Officials made this known on Monday in Abuja during a press conference organized by Renewed Hope Ambassadors ahead of a nationwide inspection tour of the …

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has detained 181 Nigerian nationals repatriated from Tripoli, Libya, as part of the Assisted Voluntary Repatriation program coordinated by the International Organization for Migration in partnership with the Federal Government. The development was revealed in a statement shared on Tuesday via NEMA’s official X platform. According to the agency, the returnees were received by …

Raymond Dokpesi Jr., chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, expressed concern over what he described as gross manipulation of the company’s share registers on the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) portal. The indictment comes weeks after the CAC revealed it was looking into a cybersecurity breach involving unauthorized access to parts of its systems. In a statement released on Tuesday, Dokpesi Jr. …

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The Cross-Party Consultative Council has raised the alarm over rising costs of nomination forms by major political parties, warning that the trend could weaken democratic participation ahead of the 2027 general election. The body described the development as a growing threat to inclusion and fairness in Nigeria’s electoral system. Speaking in Lagos, James Adeshina said rising fees are making it …

Nigerian music executive Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has spoken candidly about his long-standing struggle with self-confidence, tracing it back to his college days. In an interview with media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Bounce Radio, the Mavin Records founder revealed that the constant negative comments about his appearance significantly affected his self-esteem. According to her, the female …

Justice Samira Bature of the FCT High Court, Maitama, on Wednesday, upheld the warrant order issued against a police officer, Edith Erhunwuse, of the FCT Area Command. He issued the ruling in the marked case, FCT/HC/CR/222/2023. The first defendant, Cecil Osakwe, was represented by Ahmed Raji, SAN while Aderonke Imana appeared for the Federal Government as a public prosecutor. The …

Residents of Yelwata in Benue State have renewed calls for urgent protection and humanitarian assistance in the wake of deadly attacks last year, as Germany reaffirmed its support for Nigeria’s efforts to tackle insecurity and promote peaceful coexistence. The German Federal Government Commissioner for Freedom of Religion or Belief, Thomas Rachel, said this on Tuesday in Abuja after visiting affected …