The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has defended the conduct of its recent nationwide primaries, rejecting allegations that party leaders imposed candidates on members ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said its nomination process was transparent and democratic, it insisted that aspirants emerged through established procedures approved by its leadership and members. The NDC...
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INEC Invalidates Primaries Held After May 30 Deadline
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared invalid any political party primaries conducted after the May 30 deadline set in its timetable for the 2027 general elections, reinforcing its position on compliance with electoral schedules. INEC said political parties were required to conclude their primaries, including the resolution of disputes arising from the exercises,...
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Presidency Says State Police Constitutional Amendment Near Completion
The Chief of Staff to Nigeria’s President, Femi Gbajabiamila has revealed the country has made significant progress toward establishing state police, with a constitutional amendment expected soon after months of consultations involving the Presidency, the National Assembly and security agencies. Speaking after a consultative meeting on state police at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Gbajabiamila...
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Lagos Council Restricts Motorcycle Operations To 10 p.m. – 6 a.m, Night Events Over Security Concerns
A Special Security Council meeting of the Badagry local government, Lagos Southwest Nigeria has approved new restrictions on commercial motorcycle operations, night-time social events and metal collection activities as part of measures aimed at strengthening security and public safety within the area. The resolutions were adopted during a special security council meeting convened by the...
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Misplaced Accountability And Nigeria’s Security Crisis – Kunle Lawal
Every time a major kidnapping occurs in Nigeria, there is an almost automatic rush to blame governors. While governors cannot escape scrutiny for the security atmosphere within their states, the Constitution is very clear about where primary responsibility for security lies. The Chief Security Officer of a state is often assumed to be the governor....
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Charles Leclerc Agrees Two Year Contract Extension With Ferrari
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has signed a new long-term contract with the Formula One team, extending a relationship that began when he joined the Italian outfit in 2019. The announcement comes ahead of this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, the home race of the 28-year-old Monegasque, who is currently third in the drivers’ championship. Ferrari while...
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Ogun Police Dismiss Banditry Claims, Assure Residents Of Safety
Police in Ogun State on Tuesday dismissed social media reports alleging bandit attacks and arrests of suspected bandits in parts of the state, saying there had been no security breaches in the affected communities. The Ogun State Police Command said reports of attacks on schools and communities in Ota, Ifo, Atan-Ota, Ijoko, Sango-Ota and neighbouring...
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DR Congo-Chile Friendly Cancelled Over Ebola Concerns
Democratic Republic of Congo’s international friendly against Chile, scheduled for June 9 in Spain, has been cancelled after local authorities raised health concerns linked to an Ebola outbreak in the African nation. Juan Franco, mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion, signed a decree preventing the match from taking place, citing recommendations from Andalusia’s regional...
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Airbus Tests Aircraft Capable Of Flying 22 Hours Non-Stop
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus on Tuesday said its A350-1000ULR widebody aircraft capable of flying up to 22 hours non-stop has successfully completed a first test flight. “The aircraft, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for three hours 43 minutes reaching an altitude of slightly above 41,000 feet (12,500 metres),” the European aircraft manufacturer said in...
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CAN Annouces Three-Day Mourning Over Nigeria’s Security Crisis, Declares June 14 “Black Sunday”
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared a three-day national mourning period from June 12 to June 14 to honour victims of violent attacks, kidnappings and banditry across the country, as concerns mount over Nigeria’s worsening security situation. CAN also designated June 14 as “Black Sunday” to be observed in churches nationwide in solidarity...