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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Kenya SuspendsUS-Backed Ebola Facility: Health Minister Tells Court
The United States has pledged $13.5 million to support Kenya's Ebola preparedness efforts, but critics also oppose what they see as colonial overtones in the arrangement.
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China Hosts Global Leaders As ‘Summer Davos’ Opens In Dalian
Held annually in China, the forum serves as a platform for dialogue on innovation, economic growth, technology, sustainability and international cooperation at a time of increasing uncertainty in the global business environment.
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Mumbai Hit By Monsoon Rains After Two-Week Delay
India’s financial capital, Mumbai, has been battered by monsoon rains after the seasonal weather system arrived nearly two weeks later than usual, bringing relief from water shortages but also disrupting daily life across the city. Moderate rainfall lashed several parts of the metropolis as residents navigated waterlogged roads and slower traffic following the delayed onset...
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South Sudan Announces Date For Long-Delayed National Polls
South Sudan will hold elections on December 22, its electoral commission promised, after years of repeated delays and despite an increasingly dire security situation. International observers have warned of a return to full-blown conflict as government forces under President Salva Kiir battle groups loosely aligned with jailed opposition leader Riek Machar. A 2018 peace agreement...
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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.