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2027: Falana slams senate’s delays on electoral act

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has criticised the Nigerian Senate over repeated delays in passing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, warning that the inaction could seriously undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Falana spoke during an interview on Sunday, expressing frustration that the Senate had constituted another committee to review the bill despite its passage by the House of Representatives in December 2025. He described the move as unnecessary and accused lawmakers of […]

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Turaki-Led PDP Faction to Appeal Ibadan Court Ruling

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Kabiru Turaki announced it will appeal Friday’s ruling by the Federal Court in Ibadan. The court had rejected the group’s request for a mandamus (an order establishing wrongful detention). The court ruled that granting the mandamus would be tantamount to appealing decisions made by the same court—a position the faction described as “predictable.” In a statement released by PDP National Communications Secretary Ini Ememobong, Turaki’s faction said it had instructed its legal […]

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Court Nullifies PDP Ibadan Convention

A federal court in Ibadan has declared the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held on November 15, 2025, in Oyo State invalid. In its ruling, the court prohibited members of the National Executive Committee (NEC), chaired by Tanimu Turaki, from claiming to be national party officials or holding any official position. The court confirmed that the Interim Administrative Committee, chaired by Mohammed Abdulrahman and Senator Samuel Anyanwu, remains the sole legally recognized leadership of the PDP until a new, […]

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NELFUND Extends 2025/2026 Student Loan Application Deadline to February 27

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the application deadline for student loans for the 2025/2026 academic session from January 31 to February 27. The extension was announced in a statement issued in Abuja by the Fund’s Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. According to the statement, the decision is aimed at giving prospective applicants additional time to complete and submit their applications. NELFUND explained that the move is intended to ensure that no eligible student is excluded […]

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Federal High Court Nullifies PDP National Convention, Recognises Caretaker Committee

A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held on November 15, 2025. In its ruling, the court barred members of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Tanimu Turaki from parading themselves as national officers of the party. The court further ruled that the Caretaker Committee led by Mohammed Abdulrahman and Senator Samuel Anyanwu remains the only recognised National Working Committee of the PDP, pending the conduct of a […]

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Accord Party Confirms Adeleke as Its Candidate for 2026 Osun Governorship Election

The Accord Party in Osun State has confirmed the successful uploading of Governor Ademola Adeleke as its duly nominated candidate for the August 8, 2026 governorship election. The party disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Osogbo by its Chairman, Pastor Victor Akande, following the completion of documentation and submission processes with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to Akande, INEC’s records now list Governor Adeleke as the Accord Party’s candidate for the forthcoming governorship poll, describing […]

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Sit-at-home ban: Gov Soludo reveals next place to shut down

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has warned that schools will be the next targets of government sanctions if they fail to comply with the ban on the Monday sit-at-home in the state. The governor issued the warning on Wednesday while addressing journalists, expressing displeasure over continued compliance with the sit-at-home order despite repeated government directives to disregard it. Soludo said his administration would not allow a system where children attend school for only four days a week, stressing that […]

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CAF Sanctions Senegal and Morocco Over Disorder at AFCON 2025 Final

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed sanctions on Senegal and host nation Morocco following disorder that marred the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final in Rabat. CAF said its Disciplinary Board penalised the two football federations, as well as several players and officials, for breaches of the CAF Disciplinary Code during and after the final match. Senegal defeated Morocco 1–0 after extra time, but the final was overshadowed by protests, pitch confrontations and crowd unrest, which […]

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Amotekun Denies Report of Accidental Discharge Injuring Five Personnel in Ondo

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as the Amotekun Corps, has denied reports claiming that an accidental discharge involving its State Commander injured five personnel at a training ground in Owo. Social media reports had alleged that an incident occurred on Monday at the Amotekun New Recruitment Training Ground in Owo, where an accidental discharge from the firearm of the State Commander, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, reportedly left four serving officers and one newly recruited personnel with gunshot injuries. However, […]

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