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Original news recaps written from multiple Nigerian sources. Each story cites the publishers it was synthesized from. New stories published throughout the day as news breaks.

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Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Jun 2026

SDP Rejects Withdrawal Claims Ahead of Ekiti Governorship Election

The Social Democratic Party has firmly denied reports it withdrew from Ekiti's June 2026 governorship race, saying candidate Ambassador Isaac Adebayo Alad…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Jun 2026

AAC Attacks Court Order Revoking Sowore's Bail as Political Move

Federal High Court revoked Omoyele Sowore's bail for missing trial dates on cybercrime charges. His party calls the decision politically motivated.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Jun 2026

Ekiti Election: BVAS Malfunctions Cause Voting Delays in Ikere

Technical faults in Nigeria's biometric voter system disrupted accreditation at Ekiti polling units, with some voters waiting hours to cast ballots.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Jun 2026

Oyebanji Wins Senator Bamidele's Polling Unit in Ekiti Guber Race

APC's Biodun Oyebanji secured 164 votes at Senator Opeyemi Bamidele's polling unit in Saturday's Ekiti gubernatorial election, defeating PDP rival Dr. Wole…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Jun 2026

Oyebanji dominates key polling units in Ekiti 2026 governorship election

APC incumbent Biodun Oyebanji won decisively across multiple polling units in Saturday's Ekiti election, though PDP secured victory in at least one unit.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Jun 2026

Senator Yari Rejects Claims He Financed Anti-Tinubu Protests

Former Zamfara governor denies allegations of sponsoring demonstrations against President Tinubu, reaffirming his backing for the administration.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Jun 2026

EFCC Withdrawn From Ekiti Polling Units as Vote-Buying Allegations Mount

Anti-graft operatives were forced to leave polling stations in Ekiti State after facing voter resistance during Saturday's governorship election amid…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Jun 2026

Former Bauchi Deputy Governor Arch Audu Sule Katagum Dies at 69

Arch Audu Sule Katagum, who served as Bauchi State's deputy governor from 2018 to 2019, has died at age 69.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Jun 2026

Federal Court Sentences Battujo Kingpin's Mother, Sister to 40 Years Prison

A Federal High Court in Abuja has handed down a 40-year prison sentence to the mother and sister of slain terrorist leader Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo for…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Jun 2026

French Court Orders Hakimi to Stand Trial on Rape Charge

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will face trial in France over allegations made by a woman in 2023. He denies wrongdoing.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Jun 2026

Tinubu Commends Wike's Infrastructure Push in Abuja During Road Project Launch

President Tinubu praised FCT Minister Wike for delivering roads and water projects in Abuja, inaugurating the Emmanuel Okanla Boulevard during a ceremony…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Jun 2026

Diezani Alison-Madueke Acquitted, Blames UK Authorities for Ruined Life

Former petroleum minister cleared of bribery charges after 13-year UK investigation, claims law enforcement destroyed her reputation and career.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·19 Jun 2026

UK Court Acquits Former Petroleum Minister Diezani of All Bribery Charges

A London jury has cleared Nigeria's ex-petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of six bribery counts after a decade-long investigation by British authorities.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·19 Jun 2026

Rivers, Enugu impose movement curbs ahead of June 20 by-elections

Police in Rivers and Enugu states have announced temporary restrictions on travel in multiple local government areas to maintain order during senatorial…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·19 Jun 2026

Republican Senators Break Ranks With Trump Over Budget and Foreign Policy

GOP lawmakers facing midterm races are publicly voting against White House initiatives on spending, immigration, and military intervention, creating visible…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·19 Jun 2026

Federal Court Jails Battujo Kingpin's Mother and Sister for 40 Years

Safiya Salihu and Halima Abdullahi, family members of slain terrorist leader Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo, have been sentenced to four decades in prison for…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·19 Jun 2026

NDC Enforces Anti-Defection Pledge for 2027 Election Candidates

Nigeria Democratic Congress introduces binding commitment forms requiring candidates to forfeit seats if they abandon the party after winning elections.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·19 Jun 2026

Oshiomhole Denies Forgery Claims Over Natasha Suspension

Former Edo governor Adam Oshiomhole reversed earlier allegations that senators' signatures were forged in the report leading to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·19 Jun 2026

NDC requires candidates to sign anti-defection oath before 2027 elections

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has introduced binding affidavits for candidates to prevent defections after winning office, though top presidential figures…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·19 Jun 2026

Pantami Party Status Disputed as APC and PDP Trade Claims

Gombe APC and PDP clash over whether ex-minister Pantami remains a party member following his governorship candidacy shift.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·19 Jun 2026

House of Representatives Advances State Police Bill Amid Security Crisis

Nigeria's lawmakers passed legislation to establish state-controlled police forces, seeking to decentralize law enforcement and combat rising insecurity…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·19 Jun 2026

Dickson Rejects Criticism as NDC Tensions Simmer Over Obi Alliance

The NDC leader has dismissed attacks on the party's direction while pushing back against suggestions he was sidelined in the 2027 presidential race.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·19 Jun 2026

INEC Recognises Gombe as SDP National Chairman Following Court Order

The electoral commission has updated its records to reflect Prof. Sadiq Abubakar Gombe as the Social Democratic Party's national chairman after a Supreme…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·19 Jun 2026

Tinubu Opens 10-Unit Housing Project for Federal High Court Judges in Abuja

President Tinubu inaugurated new residential units for Federal High Court judges, framing judicial welfare as essential to independence and democratic…