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Appeal Court Bars INEC from Recognising ADC Congresses Conducted by Mark-Led Caretaker Committee

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in state congresses organised by committees constituted by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a split 2-1 judgment delivered on Monday, the appellate court upheld the earlier ruling of the Federal High Court, which restrained the caretaker leadership from conducting state congresses or interfering with the affairs of the party's elected state executive committees. Delivering […]

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Osimhen Plans to Earn University Degree After Football Career

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed his desire to return to school and obtain a university degree after retiring from professional football, describing education as one of his personal ambitions beyond the sport. The Galatasaray forward made the disclosure during an interview, where he reflected on the importance of lifelong learning and the lessons he has gained through life experiences. Osimhen said while formal education provided a foundation, many valuable lessons have come from his journey as a professional […]

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Court Rejects Sowore’s Request for Long Adjournment in Defamation Trial

Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected an application by activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, seeking a lengthy adjournment in his ongoing defamation trial. Sowore is facing charges filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) over allegations that he defamed President Bola Tinubu through comments made on his Facebook page and X account. At the resumed hearing on Monday, Sowore's counsel, Reuben Adakole, requested that the case be adjourned until after […]

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Federal Government Suspends Planned Increase in WAEC, NECO Examination Fees

  The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) following widespread public criticism. The suspension was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade. According to the ministry, the June 18, 2026 circular that communicated the proposed fee increase has been withdrawn […]

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Olubadan Urges FG, Oyo Government to Secure Communities Bordering Old Oyo National Park

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has called on the Federal Government and the Oyo State Government to strengthen security in communities bordering the Old Oyo National Park to prevent a recurrence of recent kidnapping incidents. The monarch made the appeal following the abduction of 39 students and seven teachers from communities in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, 2026. The victims were later rescued after spending days in captivity. Oba Ladoja noted that the Old Oyo National […]

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Former Minister UcheNnaji Arrives Court for Arraignment Over Alleged Certificate Forgery

Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his arraignment over alleged certificate forgery charges filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Nnaji, dressed in a white outfit and a red cap, acknowledged supporters as he entered the courtroom ahead of the commencement of proceedings. The ICPC is expected to formally arraign the former minister on charges bordering on alleged certificate forgery and making […]

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Oyo High Court Adjourns Auxiliary’s Murder Trial to July 15

The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has adjourned the murder trial of former Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee of the Park Management System (PMS), Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary, to July 15, 2026. Justice Oyeyemi Ajayi fixed the new date after the prosecution failed to file the required trial documents, preventing the case from proceeding as scheduled. The court adjourned the matter for the adoption of final written addresses. Lamidi is standing trial on a one-count charge […]

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Wife Denies Filing for Divorce

Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, wife of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has dismissed reports claiming she filed for divorce, describing the publication as false and misleading. In a statement posted on her verified X account on Friday, Okwu-Kanu said she had become aware of online reports alleging that she had initiated divorce proceedings against her husband. She categorically denied the claim, stating that she had not filed for divorce and urged the public to disregard […]

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APC Set to Officially Unveil Shettima as Tinubu’s Running Mate for 2027

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside senior party leaders, is meeting in Abuja to formally unveil Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's running mate for the 2027 presidential election. The meeting, taking place at the Continental Hotel, is expected to put to rest months of speculation over the composition of the APC's presidential ticket ahead of the next general election. There had been widespread reports suggesting that President Tinubu was considering […]

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