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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.

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.

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

Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress claimed victory at the polling unit of Senator Opeyemi Bamidele during Saturday's Ekiti State gubernatorial election, polling 164 votes to emerge the clear winner at that location.

Oyebanji dominates key polling units in Ekiti 2026 governorship election

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

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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.

EFCC Withdrawn From Ekiti Polling Units as Vote-Buying Allegations Mount

Voters at Polling Unit 10 in Ward B, Iyin Ekiti, confronted and drove away Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officials during the state governorship election on Saturday.

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.

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

On Friday, the Federal High Court in Abuja handed down 40-year prison sentences to Safiya Salihu and Halima Abdullahi, respectively the mother and sister of slain terrorist kingpin Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo, for their involvement in supporting extremist operations.

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.

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

President Bola Tinubu has expressed satisfaction with the performance of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, crediting him with advancing infrastructure development across Abuja.

Health

Nigeria's Leaders Push for Sickle Cell Support as Patient Advocates Demand Better Care

Anambra's First Lady and a national sickle cell foundation have separately called on the Nigerian government and private sector to expand support for patients managing the genetic blood disorder.

Health

Nigeria Inaugurates Presidential Task Force to Prevent Ebola Outbreak

Nigeria has established a presidential task force dedicated to preventing Ebola virus disease outbreaks within the country.

House of Reps Pushes Back on Minority Caucus Call for Tinubu Resignation

Lawmakers reject opposition demands for president to step down over insecurity, saying security challenges require cross-government collaboration.

IGP Disu names CSP Iniedu as new Nigeria Police Force spokesman

The Nigeria Police Force has a new spokesperson.

Oshiomhole: Tinubu Has Will to Fight Insecurity, Needs Better Agency Coordination

Senator Adam Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, has defended President Bola Tinubu's commitment to addressing Nigeria's ongoing insecurity, stating that the security challenges facing the country do not stem from a lack of presidential resolve.

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.

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.

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

Ahead of senatorial by-elections scheduled for June 20, 2026, two Nigerian states have implemented separate travel restrictions.

NDLEA Shifts Strategy to Target Drug Cartels' Financial Networks

Nigeria's drug enforcement agency is moving beyond arrests to dismantle the financial structures supporting trafficking operations.

Republican Senators Break Ranks With Trump Over Budget and Foreign Policy

Republican senators are increasingly voting against proposals backed by President Donald Trump, marking a visible shift in party discipline as the midterm election cycle intensifies.

Sports

Ronaldo Under Fire After Portugal's DR Congo Draw in World Cup Qualifier

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the centre of debate following Portugal's inability to secure victory against DR Congo in their opening World Cup 2026 qualifier on Wednesday.

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

A Federal High Court in Abuja has handed down a 40-year prison sentence to two women convicted of providing material support to a now-deceased terrorist kingpin.

Nigeria plans to embed journalists with military units during operations

The Nigerian government intends to station journalists alongside military personnel during selected combat and security operations, Defence Minister General Christoph Gwabin Musa said on Thursday.