The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) seeking to invalidate Sections 138 and 77(5) of the Electoral Act, 2026, ruling that the challenged provisions are constitutional and complement the 1999 Constitution. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, Justice Mohammed Umar held that the suit lacked merit and...
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The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has distanced himself from reports claiming he endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 presidential election, insisting that he remains above partisan politics. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his media team and signed by Prince Bashir Adefaka, the revered traditional ruler described...
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The Federal Government has directed Vice Chancellors, Rectors and Provosts across the country to immediately dismiss any student found guilty, after due investigation, of involvement in kidnapping or related criminal activities. The directive was issued by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, during a meeting with the Governing Council and Management of the...
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By reflecting on the recent message of the Catholic Bishops to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Ambassador M. J. Abubakar-Waziri offers more than a commentary on a national event. He presents a timeless reflection on leadership, moral responsibility and the indispensable role of courageous voices in safeguarding democracy. His central argument is clear: moments of national...
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Every year, thousands of people suffer strokes that could have been prevented or treated more successfully if the warning signs had been recognised early. Yet within many of our families and communities, stroke remains misunderstood, ignored or mistaken for ordinary illness, stress or even spiritual attack. This lack of awareness continues to cost lives and...
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Vice President Kashim Shettima, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and other top government and business leaders have called on state governments to capitalise on Nigeria’s recent economic reforms by attracting investment, diversifying their economies and creating jobs. The leaders spoke at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026 in...
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President Bola Tinubu has called on the People’s Republic of China to partner with Nigeria through technical cooperation and the sharing of geophysical data to unlock the country’s vast marine resources and accelerate economic growth. The invitation was conveyed by Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, during a keynote address at...
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Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said Nigeria’s economic transformation will depend less on natural resource endowments or larger budgetary allocations and more on effective policy execution, infrastructure maintenance and strategic investment. Speaking as keynote speaker at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026, themed “Harnessing Our Strengths, Unlocking...
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Personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory have raided a coastal settlement in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, destroying what the service described as a suspected militant hideout during an intelligence-led operation. The operation targeted Ine Ikoridung settlement along the Dayspring axis, where suspected militants were believed to have relocated after...
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Air Peace has expanded its regional footprint with the launch of scheduled flights on the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako route, reinforcing its commitment to improving intra-African connectivity and promoting trade, tourism and economic integration across West Africa. The inaugural flight departed Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 2 in Lagos on Saturday, August 1, marking another milestone in the...
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