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Group petitions NJC, CJN over ADC deregistration judgement, seeks sanction against judge

Nigeria, June 16 -- A civil society organisation, Tap Initiative for Citizens' Development, has petitioned the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and the National Judicial Council (N... Read More


#EkitiDecides2026: A ballot without women candidates

Nigeria, June 16 -- From 8:30 a.m on Saturday, 20 June, Ekiti residents will line up at the 2,445 polling units to elect their next governor. However, a glaring statistic defines this election: not a ... Read More


Ex-Rivers commissioner named among 50 global 'crucial thought leaders' in media communications

Nigeria, June 16 -- Nigerian scholar, public policy expert and strategic communication specialist Austin Tam-George has been named among the 2026 world's 50 most influential thought leaders in media c... Read More


Judge rejects ADC, Aregbesola's call to withdraw from party leadership suit, imposes N1 million fine

Nigeria, June 16 -- Judge Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday imposed a fine of N500,000 each on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its interim National Secretary, Rauf Are... Read More


'When did they marry?' Nigerians react to Baba Ijesha's baby announcement

Nigeria, June 16 -- Reactions have continued to trail the news of actor and filmmaker Olanrewaju "Baba Ijesha" James welcoming a baby boy with his wife, and fashion entrepreneur Abiodun Tokunbo, CEO o... Read More


My choice for the 2027 presidency, By Umar Yakubu

Nigeria, June 16 -- As the countdown to the 2027 presidential election begins, Nigeria finds itself at a familiar, exhausting crossroads. The same cheap political rhetoric and empty promises are alrea... Read More


Three police officers killed in Zamfara bomb explosion

Nigeria, June 16 -- Three police officers tragically lost their lives on Monday after their vehicle struck an explosive device planted by terrorists in Zamfara State. Mugira Yusuf, a media aide to Go... Read More


Katsina bans fuel sales in jerrycans, motorcycles in two LGAs over insecurity

Nigeria, June 16 -- The Katsina State Government has banned the sale, purchase, transportation and storage of petroleum products in jerrycans in the state as part of fresh measures to curb banditry an... Read More


NIPOST validates digital postcode model ahead of nationwide rollout

Nigeria, June 16 -- The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has taken another step towards implementing a nationwide digital postcode system, with the validation of a model designed to assign a unique di... Read More


World Cup: Egypt, Cape Verde keep Africa's momentum going

Nigeria, June 16 -- Egypt and Cape Verde added to Africa's positive start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, earning valuable points against highly fancied European opponents in their opening group... Read More