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Federal High Court Overturns NDC Registration Ruling
A Federal High Court judgment has led to the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress after the court voided a 2025 ruling that had previously compelled INEC to recognize the party.
Tobi Amusan Secures 100m Hurdles Victory in Paris
Tobi Amusan achieved a season-equalling time of 12.28 seconds to win the 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League, proving her dominance on the global circuit.
Police Secure Release of 10 Detainees During Cross River-Benue Border Conflict
Police have rescued 10 people held in Yala, Cross River State, amid rising communal violence between residents of Cross River and Benue states.
NCC Named a Leading Federal Agency for Public Service Reform
The Nigerian Communications Commission has been recognized by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms as one of the top three performing federal agencies for 2026.
IPOB accuses Ralph Uwazuruike of trading the Biafra movement for personal gain
IPOB has labeled former MASSOB leader Ralph Uwazuruike a sell-out, alleging he uses anti-Kanu rhetoric to profit from political interests while ignoring the group's defensive objectives.
Cleric rejects criminal pardons as contrary to Islamic law
Dr. Abdulateef Abdulhakeem argues that granting pardons to convicted criminals contradicts Islamic principles and calls for the establishment of Shari’ah courts as permitted by the Nigerian Constitution.
Bandits kill four and kidnap twelve in Sokoto village attack
Gunmen launched a deadly assault on Illela Dawagware village in Sokoto State, killing an imam and three others while kidnapping 12 local residents.
Benjamin Kalu Requests Ongoing UK Assistance for Nigerian Democratic and Electoral Improvements
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has formally requested that the UK continue providing technical support for Nigeria's electoral reforms and democratic institutional strengthening.
HURIWA Argues Federal Court Ruling Against NDC Weakens Nigerian Democracy
HURIWA warns that the Federal High Court's move to nullify the NDC's registration threatens political pluralism and raises fears of opposition suppression ahead of the 2027 elections.
FCCPC cautions oil marketers over fuel price gouging amid global crude decline
The FCCPC has warned oil marketers to stop exploiting consumers, noting that current pump prices for petrol are too high given the significant drop in global crude oil prices.