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Supreme Court Electoral Act Ruling Forces INEC to Review 2027 Candidate Lists

On September 24, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that reinstated Electoral Act 2026 provisions previously struck down, leading the Independent National Electoral Commission to signal its intention to examine candidate rosters ahead of the 2027 general elections.

INEC schedules October 6 briefing as 2027 election countdown enters final 100 days

Nigeria's electoral commission disclosed on Sunday that a major briefing will occur on Tuesday, October 6, marking the 100-day countdown to the 2027 general elections.

APC attacks Amaechi over claims of financial hardship after leaving office

Rotimi Amaechi, running as the African Democratic Congress's vice-presidential candidate in 2027, faces criticism from the All Progressives Congress over recent public remarks concerning his financial circumstances following his departure from government service.

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Atiku Demands Full Account of NNPC's ₦11.2 Trillion Receivables

Atiku Abubakar, who represents the African Democratic Congress in the 2027 presidential race, has issued a public call for full transparency from President Bola Tinubu's government concerning ₦11.2 trillion that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited says the Federation owes it.

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Paddy Iyamu Visits Oba Ewuare II, Seeks Royal Blessings for 2027 House Bid

APC candidate for Oredo Federal Constituency paid courtesy visit to Benin monarch, requesting prayers ahead of 2027 general election campaign.

Labour Party Youth Wing Proposes Alliance With APC to Back Tinubu in 2027

Labour Party youth leaders have called for a political realignment with the ruling APC and pro-Tinubu groups ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

APC Chieftains Call for Suspension of Former Benue Chairman Agada

Party faction petitions NWC over Agada's alleged endorsement of opposition candidates and failure to back APC's gubernatorial pick.

Business

FCCPC to regulate AI marketing, impose N100m fines on violators

Nigeria's competition regulator has unveiled draft rules requiring businesses to register AI marketing tools and face steep penalties for breaches.

Sports

Troost-Ekong Says NFF Must Build Structure to Fix Super Eagles

Nigeria's former captain William Troost-Ekong has called upon the Football Federation to build robust frameworks and establish greater alignment across its operations.

General News

Boko Haram weakened but still a threat, North-East governors say

Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya told regional leaders that while the insurgency has lost strength, attacks persist alongside banditry and communal violence.

Federal Court Freezes Osun State Bank Accounts Over $13.9m Debt

Lagos's Federal High Court has instructed financial institutions to block access to bank accounts held by Osun State Government, preventing fund withdrawals.

Health

WHO: Heart Disease, Stroke Kill Millions Annually as NCDs Dominate

The World Health Organization has released new data showing that heart disease and stroke remain the deadliest conditions globally, together claiming more than 16 million lives in 2023.

General News

Imo Kidnappers Demand ₦950M–₦1B for 19–20 Abducted NYSC Graduates

Prospective corps members from Oyo State were abducted on October 1 along Owerri-Onitsha Road; families given 24-hour deadline to pay ransom.

North Central APC launches coordinated push for Tinubu's 2027 re-election

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's 2027 re-election campaign has gained momentum in Nigeria's North Central region through a coordinated effort by the All Progressives Congress.

General News

UK Sets Out Rules for Adult Dependent Relative Visa Holders Seeking Settlement

The UK has clarified eligibility requirements and settlement pathways for foreign adults who depend on UK-based relatives for care and support.

Atiku Vows to Cut Living Costs, Blasts Tinubu's Fuel Subsidy Removal

ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar promised to restore targeted fuel support and ease economic hardship, citing Germany's tax cuts as a model.

EFCC Opens Awka Regional Office to Combat Financial Crimes in Southeast

A regional headquarters for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission opened in Awka, Anambra State, to strengthen enforcement across both Anambra and Imo states.

Edo APC Chair Tenebe Sparks Uproar Over Violent Campaign Rhetoric

Jarrett Tenebe, Edo APC chairman, faces backlash after a video shows him threatening opponents with weapons over party vote targets for President Tinubu.

Jonathan Honors Bayelsa's 30-Year Journey, Credits Abacha's 1996 Decision

On Thursday evening, Bayelsa State's three-decade milestone was marked with a formal dinner and awards ceremony held in Yenagoa.

Ogun NNPP's Rotham Drops Indigeneship Challenge Against Yayi

NNPP governorship candidate Akinbola Rotham has withdrawn a Federal High Court suit questioning Senator Solomon Adeola's eligibility to run in 2027.

Education

Nigerian education chief Amos Dangut named WAEC's 14th Registrar

Dr Amos Dangut has assumed the role of Registrar and CEO at the West African Examinations Council, effective October 1, 2026, for a five-year term.