Month: June 2026
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NDC Rejects Court Decision on Registration Status, Cites Non-Existent Party as Excuse
Ikenna Enekweizu of the NDC challenges a recent court ruling against his party's registration, arguing that INEC cited a non-existent group, the Peace Movement Party, as a pretext for denial.
Seven Alleged Terrorist Leaders Captured at Katsina Airport Following Hajj
Seven commanders affiliated with Boko Haram and ISWAP were arrested at Katsina Airport after returning from Mecca, thanks to Nigeria's newly integrated national identity verification system.
NBA legend O’Neal’s preferred therapy aids Sciver-Brunt’s injury recovery
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is using an innovative magnetic resonance therapy, previously associated with NBA great Shaquille O'Neal, in a bid to recover from a calf injury in time for the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
Mahmud Jega urges President Tinubu to address judicial interference in opposition politics
Political analyst Mahmud Jega has urged President Tinubu to speak out against judicial actions targeting opposition parties, warning that such interference threatens Nigeria's democratic future.
Abia Council Limits Motorcycle Operating Hours to Combat Rising Crime
Ukwa West LGA in Abia State has restricted commercial motorcycle operations to daytime hours following a series of criminal incidents, including a recent murder.
Nigerian News Roundup: 10 Essential Headlines for Saturday
Key updates include a demolition order in Alakija, a legal setback for the NDC, the murder of a Miyetti Allah official in Benue, and updates on the naira's market performance.
Pastor arrested after 13-year-old girl dies from severe flogging over missing N30,000
A 13-year-old girl has died in Cross River State after her mother and a local pastor arranged for her to be flogged over allegations of stealing N30,000.
Villages across Nigeria abandoned due to escalating insurgent violence
Escalating terrorist activity and kidnapping rings have forced thousands of Nigerians to abandon their rural homes, creating a wave of ghost settlements and humanitarian displacement across multiple states.
The Persistence of Inequality: Why Ughelli South Remains Denied its Electoral Rights
Despite winning multiple court battles dating back to 2014, Ughelli South LGA in Delta State continues to be denied its second state assembly seat by INEC, sparking concerns over selective justice.
Spain winger Yeremy Pino faces potential World Cup exit due to shoulder injury
Spain's Yeremy Pino is expected to miss the rest of the World Cup after suffering a suspected broken collarbone during the win against Uruguay.