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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja seeking a stay of execution of a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. The affected political parties are the Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party, and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). At Tuesday’s proceedings before a three-member panel of the appellate court, INEC’s legal team said the commission was surprised that the trial judge, Justice Peter Lifu, delivered the judgment despite…

Troops of the Nigerian Army, with the support of the Nigerian Air Force, have successfully rescued Mrs. Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, from bandits who abducted her alongside her husband several weeks ago. The rescue was achieved following intensified search-and-rescue operations conducted by troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA, who sustained pressure on the criminal elements through a series of offensive actions in the affected areas. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Defence Information, Major…

Nigeria’s entertainment industry, academic community, and lovers of the performing arts are in mourning following the death of veteran actor, dramatist, and scholar, Professor Adekola “Kola” Oyewo, who passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the age of 80. The sad news was announced by his son, Adetoyese Oyewo, in an emotional statement shared on Facebook, where he paid tribute to his father’s remarkable life and enduring legacy. “It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my beloved father,” Adetoyese wrote. He described the late…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to urgently grant former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai access to medical attention, citing concerns over his reported health condition while in custody. In a statement issued on Thursday, 11 June 2026, the group’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, said the appeal followed reports from the former governor’s media aide alleging a deterioration in his health, particularly an eye condition said to be worsening during detention. According to the statement, MURIC expressed…

The sportsmen and women of the FCT Police Command have delivered an impressive outing at the 1st National Masters Athletes Championship, held from 1st to 3rd May, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, showcasing strength, discipline, and competitive excellence across multiple events. The Command’s representatives returned with commendable laurels, securing both gold and silver medals in different categories. In the track event, ASP Ibrahim Aliyu clinched the gold medal in the 100m race, demonstrating remarkable speed and endurance. In field events, ASP Alolade Olanrewaju earned a silver medal in…

By Our Reporter     The Edo State National Youth Service Corps NYSC Orientation Camp in Okada has partnered with Florish Foundation For Women and Youths, a non governmental organization, NGO to acquaint and sensitise prospective youth Corps members on the workings of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs with a view to domesticating it’s activities.   The three day training which ended on Wednesday commenced with 120 corps members out of the 2000 on the camp, with 75 volunteers determined to take the global program and it’s 17 global…

Adebayo Adelabu has resigned his position as Nigeria’s Minister of Power, signaling a major political move ahead of the next electoral cycle. In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Adelabu said his decision would take effect from April 30, 2026, to allow for a smooth and orderly transition. He expressed gratitude to the President for the opportunity to serve, describing his appointment as both an honour and a privilege to contribute to reforms in Nigeria’s power sector. Adelabu explained that his resignation is…

The National Human Rights Commission has urged a major shift toward human rights-based policing in the Federal Capital Territory, as it convened a strategic town hall for Divisional Police Officers to strengthen accountability and professional conduct. The forum brought together senior officials from the Police Service Commission, the Nigeria Police Force and the NHRC to address frontline policing challenges amid growing calls for accountable security operations. Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, represented by the Director of Civil and Political Rights, described DPOs as frontline commanders and a vital…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against drug trafficking, securing 974 convictions between January and March 2026, including 11 high-profile drug kingpins sentenced to a combined 254 years in prison. According to a statement issued on Friday by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the convictions reflect an intensified crackdown on drug traffickers and their collaborators across the country. Of the total convictions, 899 were male offenders while 75 were female. A monthly breakdown shows 265 convictions in…