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INEC extends deadline for parties to submit candidates

Nigeria, July 12 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the list of their candidates for next year's presidential and Nationa... Read More


UPDATED: Court restricts lawyers in police force but not appointed as legal officers to only prosecution

Nigeria, July 12 -- The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja has ruled that lawyers serving in the Nigeria Police Force but not appointed as legal officers can only prosecute criminal ... Read More


Court bars police lawyers not appointed as legal officers from prosecution

Nigeria, July 12 -- The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) has ordered prohibitted lawyers in the Nigeria Police Force who are not appointed as legal officers in the force to stop prosecuting... Read More


Anti-corruption groups urge African leaders to close enforcement gap, back international anti-graft court

Nigeria, July 12 -- Civil society organisations from Africa have called on governments to move beyond anti-corruption commitments and focus on enforcing existing laws, warning that weak accountability... Read More


EKO 2026: Lagos gears up for National Intermediate Games with logo, mascot unveiling

Nigeria, July 12 -- Organisers of the inaugural National Intermediate Games (EKO 2026) unveiled the official logo and mascot on Saturday, describing the ceremony as a major milestone in preparations f... Read More


"I don't want to talk to Adeboye; a pastor must rebuke a bad government" - Odumeje

Nigeria, July 12 -- Days after the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye, said President Bola Tinubu was "doing his best" to address Nigeria's security challen... Read More


Eno, PDP spokesperson, others celebrate ex-Gov Emmanuel at 60

Nigeria, July 12 -- Former Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State turned 60 on Saturday, 11 July, attracting tributes from former members of his administration, a national spokesperson of the Peopl... Read More


'Winning is not negotiable' - Ogunmodede unveils bold vision to restore Kano Pillars's glory

Nigeria, July 12 -- New Kano Pillars Technical Adviser Daniel Ogunmodede has wasted no time in setting the tone for a new era at the former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, declaring ... Read More


Qatar's former ruler, Hamad Al Thani, is dead

Nigeria, July 12 -- The former Emir of Qatar, Hamad Al Thani, who ruled the Gulf country from 1995 to 2013, is dead. He was 74. An official statement on Sunday said the former ruler passed away "thi... Read More


US strikes Iran again, Iran attacks Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, Kuwait

Nigeria, July 12 -- The US early on Sunday launched fresh strikes on Iran, saying the attack was in response to an Iranian attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. "At 7:15 p.m. ET today, U.S. Cen... Read More