INEC Blames LP Crisis for FCT Poll Exclusion
INEC explains Labour Party's exclusion from FCT council elections is due to leadership crisis and court cases. Igbo group urges credible polls and voter registration.
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INEC Blames Labour Party Crisis for FCT Poll Exclusion
INEC explains Labour Party's exclusion from FCT council polls is due to internal crisis and expired leadership. The commission cites Supreme Court judgment and multiple pending court cases. Full details inside.
Labour Party Protests Candidate Exclusion at INEC HQ
Labour Party members protest at INEC headquarters, demanding their candidates be uploaded for the FCT Area Council elections. They cite a court order and threaten to disrupt the February 21 polls.
APC, Opposition Clash Over Ekiti Deputy Gov's WAEC Result
Ekiti APC and opposition parties bicker over Deputy Gov Monisade Afuye's WAEC certificate as Bishop urges INEC to respect voters' choice in upcoming polls. Read the full details.
Charley Boy calls out women hitting on him despite marriage
Veteran entertainer Charles Oputa, aka Charley Boy, vents about women persistently proposing marriage despite his public prostate cancer revelation and marital status. Read his full rant.
INEC Chairman Pledges Credible 2027 Elections
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan commits to free, fair 2027 polls. Read his New Year message detailing upcoming elections and staff welfare priorities.
Taraba Gov Declares Karim-Lamido Special Security Area
Governor Agbu Kefas declares Karim-Lamido LGA a 'Special Area of Security Concern' via Executive Order. New measures aim to tackle banditry, farmer-herder clashes, and restore peace. Read the full story.
NJC Clarifies Stance on Federal High Court Applicants
The National Judicial Council clarifies its position on 62 Federal High Court judge applicants, denying reports of a failed integrity test. The NBA Anti-Corruption Committee warns unresolved sleaze weakens rule of law.
2026: AMAC's Year of Transformation, Says Maikalangu
AMAC Chairman Christopher Zakka Maikalangu outlines 2026 as a pivotal year for sustainable development, infrastructure, and security in Abuja Municipal Area Council. Read his full vision.
Wike's 2026 Plan for FCT: Projects & Stable Elections
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike outlines a 2026 roadmap for Abuja, promising major infrastructure projects and peaceful Area Council elections. Details inside.
NUJ FCT Council Calls for Unity, Ethical Journalism in 2026
Grace Ike, NUJ FCT Council Chairman, calls for optimism and ethical journalism in 2026, prioritizing welfare and integrity. Read her full New Year message.
Fire guts Moore Pharmaceutical Store in Jalingo
A devastating fire razed Moore Pharmaceutical Store and other shops in Jalingo's Michelin area on Jan 1, 2026. No casualties, but traders face ruin. Read more and see how to help.
Gunmen Attack, Burn Ipele Police Station in Ondo
Suspected bandits attacked the Ipele Divisional Police Station in Ondo State on New Year's Eve, setting it ablaze. Residents fled into the bush. Police confirm situation is now under control. Read more.
Aide Reveals Shettima's Work Ethic, Late-Night Strategy Sessions
VP Kashim Shettima's aide, Stanley Nkwocha, details the VP's intense work routine, policy focus, and human-centred leadership. Discover the unseen side of Nigeria's governance. Read more.
Ikeja Council Shares Rice to Ease Festive Burden
Ikeja Local Council Vice Chairman Abisola Omisore distributed rice to over 200 vulnerable residents to ease festive burdens. The initiative aims to strengthen community support and public confidence in grassroots governance.
New Tariffs to Make Nigeria's Ports 55% More Expensive
Maritime stakeholders warn that a new tariff hike approved by the Nigerian Shippers' Council will make doing business at Nigerian ports 55% costlier than other West African ports, contradicting government's cost-reduction goals.
Benin Palace Denies Assault on Veteran Filmmaker
The Benin Traditional Council has denied the Oba's involvement in the assault on Pedro Obaseki. Read the full statement and details of the incident here.
Okanlomo Titles: Preserving Yoruba Traditional Governance
An expert analysis on the need to distinguish ceremonial Okanlomo titles from functional traditional offices to protect Yoruba land's governance integrity. Learn why jurisdiction matters.
Fubara reshuffles cabinet, moves Green to Justice Ministry
Governor Siminalayi Fubara redeploys Christopher Green as Rivers AG amid political tensions with Wike. The move aims to strengthen governance. Get the full details.
Political Thugs Attack Kwara Women Protesting Kidnappings
Suspected political thugs violently dispersed women protesting kidnappings at Kwara Government House. PDP condemns the attack. Watch the video and read the full story.
Charley Boy's Secret to 46-Year Marriage Revealed
Nigerian entertainer Charles Oputa, aka Charley Boy, opens up on the real work behind his 46-year marriage, debunking myths of a perfect union. Discover his key to longevity.
34 Lawyers Fail Integrity Test for Federal High Court
The National Judicial Council has disqualified 34 lawyers from becoming Federal High Court judges after they failed a new integrity test. Only 28 nominees will proceed to interviews.
Sokoto Gov Swears In Kebbe Chairman, Charges On Discipline
Governor Ahmad Aliyu inaugurates new Kebbe Local Council chairman, Head of Service, advisers, and permanent secretaries, emphasizing security, discipline, and zero tolerance for corruption.
34 Lawyers Fail Integrity Test for Federal High Court Bench
The National Judicial Council drops 34 lawyers from the Federal High Court judgeship race after they failed a stringent integrity test. Only 28 nominees proceed to the final interview stage. Read more.
Area Boy Gifts N500 to Man Who Regularly Helps Him
A heartwarming story from Lagos where a street hustler, known as an 'area boy', surprised a man who regularly gifts him money with a parcel of N5 notes. See how Nigerians reacted to this festive gesture of appreciation.
Delta Pays 11,800 Retirees, Clears Decade-Old Pension Backlog
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori resolves a decade-long pension crisis in Delta State, clearing over N50bn in arrears for more than 11,800 local council retirees through strategic loans and sensitization.
Terrorists Attack NSCDC Outpost in Niger State
NSCDC confirms a terrorist assault on its Wawa outpost in Niger State. Commandant Suberu Siyaka-Aniviye reports no lives lost due to personnel's alert response. Read the full details.
Calabar Municipal Council Presents ₦13bn 2026 Budget
Apostle James Anam, Chairman of Calabar Municipal Council, presents a ₦13 billion budget for 2026, focusing on economic growth, infrastructure, and healthcare. Read the full breakdown.
Nigeria Designates Kidnappers as Terrorists
The Federal Government announces a tougher stance on insecurity, designating armed groups involved in kidnapping as terrorists. Also, Nigeria secures a major health deal with the US and regains its IMO seat.
SEEDAN Praises Tinubu's N50bn Seed Industry Fund
SEEDAN lauds President Tinubu for approving a N50 billion catalytic fund to strengthen Nigeria's seed sector, boost agribusiness, and enhance national food security. Learn how this impacts farmers.
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