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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the Federal High Court ruling nullifying aspects of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) electoral guidelines could trigger mass defections from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday voided parts of INEC’s regulations, including the commission’s…

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Nenadi Usman, has said the party has no intention of copying the style and conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to journalists during the screening of aspirants for various elective positions, Usman said…

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Olayemi Cardoso, has said the remaining banks yet to meet their capital threshold to join the 33 recapitalised banks were encountering legal, regulatory, and judicial challenges that had slowed their recapitalisation process. Cardoso disclosed this on Wednesday at the end of the…

Ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, 13 political parties contesting the poll have signed a peace accord, committing themselves to ensuring lasting peace before, during, and after the election. Among those on Thursday who signed the peace accord was the incumbent governor of the state…

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has restored operations at the 450-megawatt Alaoji Open Cycle Power Plant in Abia State, ending a shutdown that lasted since 2023 following gas supply and metering disputes. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, disclosed this during a meeting…

The Nigerian Navy has identified technological advancement, cyber security, and local military production as key priorities as the service marks its 70th anniversary amid evolving security threats and growing demands for regional maritime stability. Chief of Policy and Plans at Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral Akinola Olatunde, stated this on Thursday…

In a move to accelerate Nigeria’s transition into a fully integrated digital economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the International Data Center Authority (IDCA) have entered into a strategic partnership to drive large-scale digital infrastructure development. The strategic partnership is aimed at positioning Nigeria as a leading…

Nigeria’s broadcast industry is poised for a major transformation as the Federal Government confirmed that the country’s long-awaited Digital Switch Over (DSO) project will officially launch on June 17, 2026. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this on Wednesday during an inspection tour of facilities at NIGCOMSAT…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that he remains a loyal member of the party despite growing speculation on social media about his political alignment. Fubara made the clarification on Wednesday shortly after inspecting the reconstructed Rivers State Psychiatric Hospital,…

Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned alleged deductions from Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocations to fund the reelection campaign of Bola Tinubu, describing the move as unconstitutional, illegal and a potential abuse of public resources. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Adeyanju warned that any deduction…