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The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, dismissed as lacking in merit a suit the National Democratic Congress (NDC) filed to strike down section 138 of the Electoral Act 2026, which removed the issue of the qualification of a candidate as a ground for election petitions.
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Security sources told Vanguard that the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday when four operatives drawn from two security locations mounted a  roadblock along the route.
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Amotekun Corps, have rescued two young Fulani herders who were abducted while grazing cattle in a forest along the Ondo–Edo State boundary…
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Seun Kuti, the last son of Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti, has finally reacted to viral reports that he left Peller’s wedding in anger. According to the viral reports on social media, Seun angrily left the event after one of the MCs cracked jokes about the controversial ‘Wizkid is bigger than Fela’ debate. A viral video
Seun Kuti reacts to reports that he angrily left Peller’s wedding over MC jokes about Fela

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is also a partner in the project.
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Gunmen on Sunday night attacked and killed a former councillor, Daniel Danjuma, in Rim Community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The former councillor, who represented Rim Ward in Riyom LGA, was also known as “Hon. Star”. The spokesperson of the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), Twang Tengwong, confirmed the incident in a statement,
Gunmen kill former Plateau councillor Daniel Danjuma in Riyom attack

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has directed Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and peer-to-peer (P2P) escrow operators to make a valid Tax Identification Number (Tax ID) a mandatory requirement for account activation, tightening tax compliance requirements across Nigeria’s cryptocurrency ecosystem.
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Digital banking is becoming increasingly popular in Nigeria as more people move away from traditional banking methods. From salary earners and business owners to students and freelancers, many Nigerians now rely on digital banks for everyday financial transactions.
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The ongoing trial of the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, on cybercrime charges took a dramatic twist on Monday following a war of words between the defendant’s lawyer and the prosecution counsel.
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Benue State Deputy Governor, Sam Ode, has explained the reason behind his distribution of bread, popularly dubbed ‘Alia Bread’ and an alcoholic beverage, Action Bitters, to members of the Idoma community. He described the gesture as a simple token of appreciation rather than a political stunt. Speaking during a visit to the Living Faith Church,
Why I distributed ‘Alia Bread’, Action Bitters to Idoma community — Benue Deputy Gov, Sam Ode

The organisations further expressed confidence that under INEC’s leadership, the 2027 General Elections would consolidate Nigeria’s democratic gains and reinforce the country’s reputation for conducting credible, peaceful and transparent elections.
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It said the development resulted in the recovery of three rifles, six magazines, 99 rounds of ammunition, four locally made guns and one improvised explosive device (IED).
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By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Abia South Senatorial District, Chief Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr, has rejected reports of an alleged substitution of his candidature for the 2027 general election, describing the move as unlawful and without legal effect. In a statement issued by him, Erondu insisted that he
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By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Taraba State, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, has pledged that his party will deliver the state to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Bwacha, a former Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, said President Tinubu remained the best candidate to lead
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The vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabi’u Kwankwaso on Sunday received defectors from the All Progressives Congress, APC, into the NDC and the Kwankwasiyya Movement Kwankwaso received Danlami Zakari Unguwar Gertai (Garkuwan Gari) of Gari Local Government Area, Kano State, alongside his supporters. The Kwankwasiyya Movement disclosed this in a post on social
2027: Kwankwaso receives APC defectors into NDC in Kano 

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says the choice of Rotimi Amaechi, as vice presidential candidate will hinder Atiku Abubakar’s chances in the 2027 general elections. Wike said this in a live radio interview in Port Harcourt on Saturday, stressing that Amaechi does not have the political capital necessary to secure
2027: Why Amaechi’s choice as running mate will hinder Atiku’s chances – Wike 

The United States has condemned the early morning attack of July 27 on a village in Kaduna State that reportedly left at least 30 people dead, including children.
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and the gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC in the state, Sharafadeen Alli have declared the death of Chief Lekan Alabi as another great loss to the entire State. Makinde and Alli made said this in their separate condolence messages issued on Saturday. DAILY POST gathered that Alabi,
We lost another fine Oyo indigene – Makinde, Alli mourn Alabi

From Wole Ayodele in Jalingo  The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has reiterated the need for stronger collaboration with the Taraba State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes

Maresca took over in June and faces a tough task to succeed Guardiola, who won 20 trophies in a glorious decade at City.
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Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said he has built a successful career, established his own identity and amassed…
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