The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified why it denied the Labour Party (LP) access codes to upload candidates for the upcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election, scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. INEC stated that no valid court order currently compels it to grant such access. In a statement signed by

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that it will continue investigating Engineer Farouk Ahmed, the immediate past CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), despite the withdrawal of the petition against him by Alhaji Aliko Dangote. The Commission received a letter on January 5, 2026,

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The Ibile Justice Forum, an advocacy group, has raised serious concerns over ongoing illegal mining in Iloro I, Iloro II, and Ibiri villages within Ado-Odo, Ogun State. The group urged state and federal authorities to reclaim farmlands and protect the livelihoods of the agrarian communities. In a statement, Messrs Ifeoluwa Amoo and Ganiu Owolabi described

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised concerns over the combined impact of high taxation, low wages, and mounting national debt, describing them as serious threats to Nigeria’s economic and democratic stability. NLC President Joe Ajaero issued the warning during the book launch and 85th birthday celebration of NLC founding president Hassan Summonu, urging the

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Traders and residents of Boundary Market, Ajegunle, Lagos, have raised alarms over poor sanitation, blaming both fellow residents and inefficiencies in waste management for heaps of refuse littering market roads and contaminating the Ajegunle-Apapa Waterside canal. Some residents admitted that improper disposal by locals contributes to the problem, while others said Lagos Waste Management Authority

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The Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre has been placed under heavy security as more than 50 operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) took positions around the facility, sources say. The deployment comes after former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, was granted bail in his ₦8.7 billion money

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Babcock University has introduced stricter grooming and dress code regulations for students, ahead of its upcoming examinations, warning that violations will attract disciplinary action. In a statement signed by Vice President for Student Development, Olanivi Arije, the university announced the immediate nullification of all “hair-pass” tags, describing them as illegal and ineffective for justifying unapproved

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The Zamfara State Government has accused the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, of allegedly using the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to intimidate opposition figures in the state. In a statement released Wednesday by Sulaiman Bala Idris, spokesperson for Governor Bello Matawalle, the state government claimed that Saleem Abubakar, a technical

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Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) have neutralised suspects linked to kidnapping and armed robbery following a raid in Kadarko District, Wase Local Government Area. The operation took place on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, near Lantom Village, after intelligence indicated the presence of kidnappers terrorising local communities.

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The Oyo State Police Command has issued a public safety warning following a surge in drowning incidents across the state. Residents, religious organisations, and operators of recreational facilities have been urged to take urgent measures to prevent avoidable deaths. In an advisory signed by DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, Police Public Relations Officer, the Command cautioned members

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