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INEC rules could skew 2027 polls — Parties warn

Akanji Philip March 25, 2026

Political parties have raised concerns over the Independent National Electoral Commission’s newly unveiled 2026 draft regulations for political parties, warning that certain provisions could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Speaking...

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BREAKING: Bayelsa holds LG election April 2027

Akanji Philip March 23, 2026

The Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission has fixed April 3, 2027, for the conduct of chairmanship and councillorship elections in the various local government areas of the state. The commission’s chairman, Peter Singabele,...

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NESREA reportedly seals Oyo firm over environmental violations

Akanji Philip March 20, 2026

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed Bond Chemicals Industries Ltd in Oyo over violations of national environmental regulations. Mrs Nwamaka Ejiofor, NESREA’s Assistant Director of Press, disclosed this...

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BREAKING: FG unveils ‘fly now, pay later’ credit scheme for domestic flights

Akanji Philip March 17, 2026

The Federal Government has introduced a new consumer credit product, “Fly Now, Pay Later,” aimed at making domestic air travel more accessible to Nigerians. The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation disclosed this in an...

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BREAKING: Abia judiciary workers begin strike

Akanji Philip March 16, 2026

The members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, Abia State chapter on Monday commenced an indefinite strike following a directive by the executive members of the union in the state. A...

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Ondo 2028: Court bars Aiyedatiwa from re-contesting upcoming gov election

Akanji Philip March 13, 2026

The Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State capital, on Thursday stopped the purported ambition of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to contest for a second term in office in 2028. A chieftain of...

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Inside Nigeria: DisCos pocket N2.3tn despite erratic power supply

Akanji Philip March 10, 2026

Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies recorded a combined revenue of about N2.33tn in 2025, despite persistent consumer complaints over poor service delivery, estimated billing, and frequent power outages across the country. An analysis of monthly...

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NBA reacts to beating, abuse of Yobe lawyer by police

Akanji Philip March 4, 2026

The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the alleged beating, abuse, and assault of one of its members, Saminu Na’iloka, by officers of the Damagum Divisional Police Headquarters in Fune Local Government Area of Yobe...

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Shi’ites: Why our members are protesting in solidarity with Iran

Akanji Philip March 4, 2026

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria has defended its protest in solidarity with Iran, describing the action as a peaceful expression of its long-standing opposition to what it termed aggression against Muslim nations. The group...

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NERC: Customers to get N20bn meter refunds from DisCos

Akanji Philip March 4, 2026

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has ordered all electricity distribution companies to pay N20.33bn in outstanding meter reimbursements to customers under the Meter Asset Provider framework. The commission directed that the total amount must...