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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde dismisses Women Affairs Commissioner
Governor Seyi Makinde has removed Toyin Balogun from her role as Oyo State's Commissioner for Women Affairs, reinstating Alhaja Joke Sanni to the position effective immediately.
Governor Makinde Removes Women Affairs Commissioner
Governor Seyi Makinde has terminated the appointment of Commissioner for Women Affairs Toyin Balogun, appointing Alhaja Fausat Sanni as her replacement.
Jalingo Federal High Court schedules July 22 for APC Taraba primary lawsuit
The Federal High Court in Jalingo has pushed the hearing for a lawsuit challenging the Taraba State APC chairmanship primary to July 22, 2026, to address the plaintiff's originating summons.
DSS Takes Former Minister Uche Nnaji into Custody at Enugu Airport
Department of State Services agents arrested former Minister Uche Nnaji at Enugu airport regarding allegations of certificate forgery involving the ICPC.
Kebbi State Government Denies Claims of Emerging Terrorist Factions
Kebbi State officials have categorized reports of a new terrorist group as false, identifying the suspects instead as a cybercrime syndicate.
Senator Effiong Bob Defends Legal Petition Against Lawyer Over Online Criticism
Effiong Bob explains his decision to file a police petition against a lawyer known as Street Lawyer, stating that he acted within his rights to address personal defamation.
IPAC Warns Judicial Deregistration Rulings Threaten Nigeria’s Multiparty System
The Inter-Party Advisory Council warns that frequent court-ordered deregistration of political parties is undermining Nigeria's multi-party democracy and constitutional rights.
Niger State Legislature Rejects Claims of Indefinite Suspension and Executive Conflict
Speaker Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin Daji has refuted rumors of an indefinite legislative break and denied any conflict between the Niger State House of Assembly and the executive branch.
Lawyer gives Taraba electoral body one-week deadline to address councillorship seat vacancy
A lawyer has issued a one-week ultimatum to the Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission, demanding they declare the Turaki A Ward councillorship seat vacant and hold a by-election.
Wednesday Morning Brief: Top 10 Nigerian News Stories
This morning's summary covers the APC's candidate list reshuffle, President Tinubu's praise for Nyesom Wike, ongoing evacuations from South Africa, and various security and political updates across Nigeria.