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NBC, INEC Partner on Election Broadcast Monitoring Ahead of 2027 Polls

July 18, 2026

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are strengthening collaboration to improve election broadcast monitoring ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The initiative is designed to curb unethical broadcasting practices, improve regulatory oversight and encourage responsible media coverage throughout the election period. NBC Director-General Charles Ebuebu disclosed the plan in...

Appeal Court Restores INEC Electoral Guidelines for 2027 Elections

July 16, 2026

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reinstated the INEC electoral guidelines for the 2027 general elections after overturning a Federal High Court judgment that had nullified portions of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s regulations. In a unanimous decision delivered on Thursday, the appellate court held that the Youth Party, which challenged the guidelines at...

NLC Brokers Peace Deal as Rival NURTW Factions Agree to End Leadership Crisis

July 16, 2026

A significant breakthrough has emerged in the NURTW leadership crisis after the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) successfully mediated a peace meeting that brought together rival factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The reconciliation meeting, chaired by NLC President Joe Ajaero in Abuja, reportedly ended with both camps agreeing to suspend hostilities...

CAC Moves to Deregister 100,000 Companies Over Outstanding Annual Returns

July 16, 2026

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has commenced a fresh CAC deregistration exercise that could see 100,000 companies removed from the official register for failing to comply with statutory filing obligations. The commission announced the development in a public notice issued on Wednesday, stating that the affected companies have been identified for failing to submit outstanding...

Federal High Court Updates Pre-Election Rules Ahead of 2027 Polls

July 15, 2026

The Federal High Court has introduced significant amendments to its Pre-election rules, expanding judicial powers and embracing technology to ensure quicker and more efficient handling of election-related disputes ahead of the 2027 general elections. The revised Practice Directions, issued by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, became effective on July...

INEC Denies ADC Access Code Claim by Nafiu Gombe Faction

July 14, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims that it issued an ADC access code to the Nafiu Bala Gombe-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), maintaining that only the Senator David Mark-led leadership was authorised to submit candidates for the 2027 General Elections. The clarification comes amid growing uncertainty within the opposition...

Senate Rejects Makinde UN Probe Call, Commends Security Forces Over Oyo Rescue

July 14, 2026

The Senate has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for a United Nations-led investigation into the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the proposal as unnecessary and urging the governor not to trivialise a matter it considers deeply sensitive. The development followed Makinde’s appeal for an independent international...

Reps Seek Stronger Illegal Mining Reforms to Protect Mineral Sector

July 13, 2026

The House of Representatives has renewed calls for comprehensive illegal mining reforms, warning that unlawful mineral exploitation, weak regulatory enforcement and illicit financial flows are undermining Nigeria’s economy, fuelling insecurity and denying the country billions in legitimate revenue. The concerns were raised during a High-Level Stakeholders Workshop on Extractive Industry Governance held in Abuja, where...

Court Grants Former Minister Uche Geoffrey Nnaji Bail After Not Guilty Plea, Fixes September Trial

July 13, 2026

ABUJA, July 13, 2026 — Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, on Monday pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja, as criminal proceedings formally commenced against him. The arraignment provided the court with the opportunity to read the charges to the defendant and...

FG Suspends Proposed WAEC, NECO Fees Increase Pending Consultations

July 13, 2026

The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in WAEC NECO fees for candidates sitting the 2027 Senior School Certificate Examinations, pending broader consultations with education stakeholders across the country. The decision follows growing public concern over the planned upward review of examination registration charges, with the Ministry of Education stating that no new fee...

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MEDIA STATEMENT: NNAJI’S DEFENCE CALLS FOR ACCURATE REPORTING OF COURT PROCEEDINGS

October 26, 2026

The media report published today under the headline “UNN, NYSC disowned ex-minister Nnaji’s certificates, witness tells court” does not give readers a complete or balanced account of what transpired before the Federal High Court. Its headline presents the prosecution’s allegations as though they were established facts, even though the trial is ongoing and no judgment...

G27 QUESTIONS MBAH’S 2023, 2027 INEC CREDENTIALS, DEFENDS NNAJI

October 13, 2026

By Chief James Ogbodo The G27 for Uche Nnaji support group has questioned Governor Peter Mbah’s decision to submit a Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) certificate as his highest educational qualification to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The group made its position known in a statement signed by...

ENUGU 2027: WHY UCHE NNAJI’S PATH TO LION BUILDING IS WIDER THAN MANY THINK

October 7, 2026

By Ureh Ogbonna As the 2027 governorship election approaches, one political reality is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji—Nwakaibie—has a credible path to victory in Enugu State. Elections are never won in advance. But judged by his platform, experience, message and emerging political coalition, Nnaji is far more than an ordinary opposition...

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Federal High Court Updates Pre-Election Rules Ahead of 2027 Polls

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