1 hour ago Senior Lawyer Dismisses Fresh Suit To Bar Jonathan From 2027 Race

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oba Maduabuchi, has stated that the suit filed in the Federal High Court, Abuja to prevent ex-President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting in 2027 is “an abuse of court process.” The senior lawyer made this known Tuesday, during an interview on Arise TV’s Morning Show. He said, “An abuse of court […]

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3 h. ago Tinubu confers CON award on Yakubu, hails leadership, accepts INEC chairman’s exit

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday officially accepted the departure of Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the conclusion of his second term. According to a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, to honour his service, the President conferred […] The post Tinubu confers CON award on Yakubu, hails leadership, accepts INEC chairman’s exit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tinubu Confers National Honour On Yakubu, Accepts Exit As INEC Chairman

Presidential spokesman said the honour was part of the recognition for Yakubu's contributions to the nation. The post Tinubu Confers National Honour On Yakubu, Accepts Exit As INEC Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago Northern Nigeria’s agriculture revival key to beating country

Nigeria must address the challenges limiting agricultural productivity in the North in order to effectively combat hunger and avert a read more Northern Nigeria’s agriculture revival key to beating country-wide hunger

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6 h. ago Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New INEC Acting Chair May Agbamuche

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has a new acting chairman, May Agbamuche-Mbu, the senior National Commissioner in the Commissioner currently and accomplished legal expert with over three decades of experience. Her emergence followed the handover of duties to her by Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who has proceeded on terminal leave on Tuesday. The announcement was […]

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7 h. ago Speaker Abbas Reaffirms Commitment To Electoral Reforms As House Resumes Plenary

The Speaker also said that the Reserved Seats Bill for Women and the State Police Bill, will be given priority in the coming legislative sessions. The post Speaker Abbas Reaffirms Commitment To Electoral Reforms As House Resumes Plenary appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago CVR Update: Youths Dominate As INEC Records 6.85m Registrations

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday announced that a total of 6.85 million Nigerians have completed their pre-online registration. The registration is part of the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise aimed at expanding voter participation ahead of upcoming elections. According to the Commission’s Week Six update, published on its official website, […] The post CVR Update: Youths Dominate As INEC Records 6.85m Registrations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Army chief Oluyede seeks media support to combat terrorism, banditry

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has called for deeper collaboration between the military and the media in combating the multi-faceted security challenges threatening the peaceful coexistence of the country. Gen. Oluyede said in an era where the battle for hearts and minds was as critical as […] The post Army chief Oluyede seeks media support to combat terrorism, banditry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago INEC boss Yakubu hands over to Agbamuche, proceeds on terminal leave

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has proceeded on terminal leave after officially handing over to May Agbamuche, the most senior National Commissioner on Tuesday, to act pending the appointment of a substantive chairman. Yakubu handed over during the meeting he held with Resident Electoral Commissioners […] The post INEC boss Yakubu hands over to Agbamuche, proceeds on terminal leave appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago May Agbamuche: Five quick facts about new INEC acting chairman

Tribune Online May Agbamuche: Five quick facts about new INEC acting chairman May Agbamuche-Mbu, a seasoned legal expert with over three decades of experience, has been appointed Acting Chairman of the May Agbamuche: Five quick facts about new INEC acting chairman Tribune Online

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9 h. ago JUST IN: Yakubu hands over to Agbamuche as INEC acting chairman

Tribune Online JUST IN: Yakubu hands over to Agbamuche as INEC acting chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu has handed over leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to May Agbamuche, who now serves as the Acting National Chairman of the commission. JUST IN: Yakubu hands over to Agbamuche as INEC acting chairman Tribune Online

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9 h. ago We Must Finalise Electoral Reforms Well Ahead Of 2027, Says Speaker Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said that the Green Chamber must finalise electoral reforms well ahead of the 2027 general election. According to him, the Electoral Act Amendment Bill seeks not only to strengthen measures against violence, improve access for persons with disabilities, and establish clearer timelines for resolving […]

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9 h. ago BREAKING: Yakubu Hands Over To Agbamuche As INEC Acting Chairman

Professor Mahmood Yakubu is leaving office as INEC chairman, having completed his two-term tenure of 10 years. The post BREAKING: Yakubu Hands Over To Agbamuche As INEC Acting Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago Security, electoral reforms remain top priorities — Speaker Tajudeen

Tribune Online Security, electoral reforms remain top priorities — Speaker Tajudeen Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen on Tuesday disclosed that security and electoral reforms remain top priority. Security, electoral reforms remain top priorities — Speaker Tajudeen Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Nigeria needs bold investments, partnerships to feed growing population – Olusanya

as Lagos lines up activities to mark World Food Day Abisola Olusanya, commissioner of Agriculture and Food Systems, Lagos, has read more Nigeria needs bold investments, partnerships to feed growing population – Olusanya

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10 h. ago CAOS seeks military, media collaboration to tackle security challenges

Tribune Online CAOS seeks military, media collaboration to tackle security challenges "Our collective task is not only to counter misinformation but to ensure that truth and verified facts dominate public discourse... CAOS seeks military, media collaboration to tackle security challenges Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Alleged Genocide: US Lawmaker Urges Trump To Designate Nigeria As ‘Country Of Particular Concern’

  A United States congressman, Rep. Riley M. Moore, has called on President Donald Trump to immediately redesignate Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern (CPC)’ over what he described as the “systematic persecution and slaughter” of Christians in the country. In a letter dated October 6, 2025, and addressed to Secretary of State Marco […]

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11 h. ago Power supply challenge: FG seeks $2bn loan from China to build ‘super grid’

Tribune Online Power supply challenge: FG seeks $2bn loan from China to build ‘super grid’ “It’s part of plans to decentralise power generation in Nigeria and get the heavy commercial users that left the power grid... Power supply challenge: FG seeks $2bn loan from China to build ‘super grid’ Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Nigeria, SSA Face Urgent Jobs Crisis As World Bank Warns Of 600m New Workers

  Nigeria as well as countries in Sub-Saharan Africa must urgently tackle its rising unemployment challenge or risk deepening poverty and social instability, the World Bank has warned in its latest Africa’s Pulse report released on Tuesday in Washington. The biannual economic update projects Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth at 3.8 per cent in 2025, up slightly […]

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14 h. ago Recharge Card Sellers Struggle As Banks Take Over Airtime Market

The once-booming recharge card vending business is declining as more Nigerians embrace digital payment systems and bank-based airtime purchases. LEADERSHIP findings show that more Nigerians are shifting towards cashless and digital transactions, as they now use their banking applications to recharge. An airtime vendor, who has been in the trade since 2018, lamented that what […]

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