The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the personal details of 637 candidates set to contest in the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections. This was made known by the Resident Electoral Commissioner, FCT, Aminu Kasimu Idris, alongside the Administrative Secretary, Abimbola Oladunjoye, during a press briefing on Monday. According to INEC, the action is in compliance with Section 29(3) of the 2022 Electoral Act. The publication, which consists of the particulars of the Chairmanship and Councillorship candidates for 68 seats (6 chairmen and 62 councillors), took place at the FCT State office, as well as the…
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The African Democratic Congress has assured Nigerians that former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, ex-Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi will remain united in their mission to transform Nigeria, regardless of who eventually emerges as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. The assurance was given by the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Jackie Wayas, during an interview with Vanguard on Monday. Wayas revealed that the ADC was still deliberating on whether to zone its presidential ticket or hold an all-inclusive primary. She said, “There is a lot of pressure to zone and,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has mandated every tertiary institution in Nigeria to conclude the 2025 admission by the end of the year. Specifically, JAMB ordered public universities to finalize their 2025 admission processes by October 31, 2025, while all private universities are also required to complete admissions by November 30, 2025. Naija News reports the directive was made known in the weekly bulletin released by the board on Monday. JAMB said the directives are in line with the schedule approved during the 2025 Policy Meeting chaired by the Minister of Education. It ordered that where an institution is…
Remo Stars have confirmed that the Moshood Kashimawo Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta will serve as their temporary home ground for the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The club announced on Monday that their Ikenne base is undergoing renovation works ahead of the new campaign. Despite the temporary shift, the Sky Blue Stars are also pushing for approval from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to stage their CAF Champions League matches at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Head coach Daniel Ogunmodede will lead the NPFL champions into continental action next month when they square up against…
Santos captain, Neymar says he felt “ashamed” after his side collapsed to a humiliating 6-0 home defeat against Vasco da Gama on Sunday, a result that has plunged the club deeper into crisis. The Brazilian superstar, who returned to Santos earlier this year following his ill-fated move to Saudi Arabia, was left in tears after the final whistle at the Estádio do Morumbi. Vasco ran riot with goals from Piton, David, Rayan, Tchê Tchê and a brace from former Liverpool and Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho. It was the heaviest defeat of Neymar’s career and the first time in history that…
The United States government has commended the efforts of the Nigerian government and its security forces, which resulted in the recent arrest of two wanted terrorist leaders. The United States Mission in Nigeria, in a statement on Monday, said the arrest of the criminals is a significant step in the fight against terrorism and extremism. The statement commended the Nigerian government for the successful arrests. “We commend the Nigerian Government and security forces on the successful arrest of wanted #Ansaru leaders, Mahmud Muhammad Usman (aka Abu Bara’a) and Mahmud al-Nigeri (aka Mallam Mamuda). This is a significant forward in Nigeria’s…
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A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, Muhammad Bello, has left the ruling party and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Bello, who once served as Political Adviser to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and earlier represented Gombe South Constituency in the State House of Assembly, confirmed his resignation in a letter to his ward chairman in Bolari-East, Gombe Local Government Area. According to Daily Sun, he said the decision was personal. His defection is coming at a time when opposition parties in Gombe are strengthening their ranks ahead of the 2027 elections. Observers said Bello’s…
A young son of Boko Haram founder, Mohammed Yusuf, has been arrested in Chad, where he was allegedly leading a jihadist cell. According to AFP, security sources have confirmed that Muslim Mohammed Yusuf, believed to be 18 years old, was arrested alongside five other suspected insurgents during a raid by Chadian security forces. Naija News reports that although Chadian police confirmed the arrest of six Boko Haram members, they did not immediately verify if one of them was the son of the late extremist cleric. However, a Nigerian intelligence source in the Lake Chad region reportedly told AFP: “The team was headed…
The former Governor of Oyo State and the Olubadan designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Monday arrived in Ibadan, the state capital. Naija News reports that the former governor is currently at his Family House in Isale-Osi, in the Ibadan South East Local Government Area of the state. According to The PUNCH, Ladoja will proceed to his Ondo street private residence, in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of the state, shortly after. When contacted in Ibadan on Monday, the media aide to the 44th Olubadan, Adeola Oloko, confirmed that Ladoja is currently in Ibadan. “The 44 Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Ladoja, is…
