The Independent National Electoral Commission has presented Certificates of Return to winners of the bye-elections held on June 20, 2026, across Rivers, Enugu, Nasarawa, Ondo and Kano states. The certificates were presented on behalf of the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, by the Supervising National Commissioner for Rivers State, May Agbamuche-Mbu. This was contained...
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Tinubu Sends State Police Bill To Senate For Constitutional Amendment
The proposed amendment seeks to create a legal framework for states to establish and manage their own police forces under the 1999 Constitution.
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Ogun Teaching Hospital Doctors Begin Warning Strike
The Association of Resident Doctors at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State, has commenced a 10-day warning strike over unpaid professional and specialist allowances, manpower shortages, delayed training funds and poor welfare conditions. The doctors also imposed a ₦50,000 fine on members who defy the strike directive. The association said the action followed...
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Tinubu Names Professor Ogundipe To Lead NUC Board
Professor Ogundipe served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos between 2017 and 2022 and is widely recognised for his contributions to botanical sciences and higher education administration.
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El-Rufai Files No-Case Submission As DSS Closes Prosecution
Defence counsel Paul Erokoro (SAN) argued that the prosecution had failed to establish sufficient evidence against El-Rufai and requested time to file the application. The prosecution said it was satisfied that the evidence presented supported the charges.
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Court Replays El-Rufai Interview, Adeyanju Testifies In Alleged Phone-Tapping Trial
The witness also tendered the subpoena compelling his appearance in court, which was admitted as evidence without objection from the defence. The court further admitted a flash drive containing Adeyanju's own interview on the programme, alongside a certificate of compliance.
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Abuja Court Remands Sowore In Kuje Prison Pending Bail Hearing
Justice Mohammed Umar issued the order pending the hearing and determination of Sowore’s application seeking a stay of the court’s earlier decision revoking his bail and issuing a bench warrant for his arrest.
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APC Sweeps Key By-Elections, PDP Retains Rivers Seat Amid Disputes
Results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday expanded the APC's representation in the National Assembly, although several of the contests were marred by allegations of electoral malpractice, violence and voter intimidation.
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INEC Says Oyebanji Winner Of Ekiti Governorship Election
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Ekiti State governorship election. INEC’s Chief Returning Officer, Professor Adenike Oladiji, announced the result in Ado-Ekiti after the collation of votes from the state’s 16 local government areas. According to the electoral commission, Oyebanji...
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Oyebanji Praises Voter Turnout For Ekiti Governorship Election
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Saturday praised voters for their participation in the state’s governorship election, describing the turnout as a sign of confidence in democracy and good governance. Speaking to reporters after casting his vote at Ward 006, Unit 003 in Ikogosi-Ekiti, Oyebanji said eligible voters turned out early and conducted themselves peacefully...