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1. Hayatu-Deen challenges Atiku, Amaechi on ADC’s ethical commitments
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, challenged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, to publicly commit to the party’s governance principles and code of ethics, known as the Orange Book.Read more
2. 2027: The Abure faction of the Labor Party distributes free forms
Nasarawa State Branch
The Labor Party faction loyal to Julius Abure in Nasarawa State is providing freedom of expression and nomination forms to interested candidates in the 2027 elections.Read more
3. There are no plans to change the name of Nigeria, abolish Sharia law – Preaidency
The Presidency has stated that there is no truth in the viral fake news claiming that President Bola Tinubu is seeking constitutional amendments that would change the name of Nigeria to the United States of America and abolish Sharia Law in the Northern region, among other claims.Read more
4. 25 candidates get tickets to fly the APC flag in 2027 (See full list)
Gubernatorial candidates who will contest under the banner of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have emerged in 25 states across the country, following the conclusion of the party’s gubernatorial primaries on Thursday.Read more
5. The PRP reacts to the court ruling that annulled the INEC guidelines
The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) reacts to the Federal High Court’s ruling on Thursday regarding the powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Read more
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6. Osun APC has been criticized for Fadeyi’s treatment in the Oyetola-Bashiru supremacy fight
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has come under fire following the party’s primary election results in Osun Central Senatorial District.Read more
7. NGX: RT Briscoe topped the list of gainers as investors made N344 billion
Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N344 billion at the close of trading on Friday.Read more
8. DHQ attributed the kidnapping at the Oyo school to terrorists who fled and were forced to flee as a result of military operations
Defense Headquarters attributed the recent wave of violence and kidnappings in some parts of Oyo State to fleeing members of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) terrorist group who were forced out of their former strongholds by the ongoing military offensive across the country.Read more
9. The UN mobilizes emergency support when Ebola cases spread in Congo, Uganda
The UN has intensified efforts to combat the worsening Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, deploying emergency medical supplies, transport support and humanitarian aid to affected communities.Read more
10. NSCDC arrests 7 people for illegal blasting in Ondo
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has arrested seven suspects over illegal explosive activities in Ondo State.Read more
