In Niger State: LABOUR PARTY DISSOCIATES SELF FROM STATE CONGRESS THAT PRODUCED HAJIA INNO IBRAHIM

By Kingsley Eghagha (Politics Reporter)

Labour Party (LP), one of the opposition parties in Niger state has dissociated itself from purported state congress that produced, Hajiya Inno Ibrahim, which is also claiming to have merged with the ruling All Progress Congress (APC) in Niger state.

In Niger State: NAGGMDP TO EMBARK ON PROTEST ACTION OVER ABDUCTION OF THEIR COLLEAGUE BY GUNMEN

By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)

The National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP), Niger state chapter is set to commence a protest action over the recent abduction of their colleague, Dr Anthony Eghagagara by gunmen in New Bussa.

In Niger State: SHETTIMA VISITS IDPs, ANNOUNCES FG'S DONATION OF N3BILLION SUPPORT TO STATES RAVAGED BY FLOODS, INSECURITY

By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)

Nigeria's Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has paid one day working visit to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Gwada, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger state where he also announced the federal government's N3 billion support for each of the states ravaged by flood and insecurity.

In Niger State: YOUTH GROUP MAKES CASE FOR COMPETENT LEADERSHIP FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE

By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)

Group of youths in Niger state has made a case for only experienced persons in both age, education and training, including retired civil servants be given opportunity to govern Niger state, expressing disappointment that the present crop of politicians are immature as their performances is below the expectations of Nigerlites.

In Ogbaru, Anambra State: SELF-STYLED 'KING' CHALLENGES ROYAL STOOL OF TRADITIONAL RULER, IGWE VICTOR AWOGU

* Confers Illegal Traditional Titles On Individuals At Easter

• Outrage As Community People, Potentate Condemn Actions of The Usuper Monarch

By Reporter (Street News.com)

The emergence of a surprise claimant to the royal throne of Ossomalla community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State has unsettled residents and stirred controversy across the area.

In Osun State: GOV ADELEKE WARNS APPOINTEES AGAINST CORRUPTION, BAGS PDP ENDORSEMENT FOR 2ND TERM

By Segun Awoyinfa (Osun State Correspondent, in Oshogbo)

Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has warned political appointees against corruption and abuse of office in their various ministries and agencies.

In Rivers State: COURT CANCELS 12 HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY NOMINATIONS OF ADC, ADP

The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has nullified the nomination of 12 House of Assembly candidates fielded by the African Democratic Congress and Action Democratic Party in Rivers State.

In Rivers State: GOV FUBARA PROMISES TO STRENGTHEN THE CIVIL SERVICE FOR OPTIMUM PRODUCTIVITY

By Adango Isokarari (Rivers State Correspondent, in Portharcourt)

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured of his administration's commitment to give civil servants their rightful place to strengthen the service for the growth and optimum productivity in the State.

IN SOKOTO, TRIBUNAL AFFIRMS ZAMFARA PDP GOVERNOR

By Ankeli Emmanuel (In Sokoto State)

The Zamfara State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Sokoto, on Monday, re-affirmed the electoral victory of Governor Lawal Dauda of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

In Sokoto: SENATOR WAMAKKO'S SON, MAHDI, TURBANED AS YARIMAN WAMAKKO

By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto

Alhaji Mahdi Aliyu Wamakko, the 40 years old son of Sokoto's former governor and Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has been turbanned as the Yariman Wamakko in Sokoto state.

IN THE MATTER OF DELE FAROTIMI BEFORE THE STAR CHAMBER

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Paul Anyebe was a judge of the High Court of Benue State in north-central Nigeria who had a young son with sticky fingers and a sense of adventure It was his role as a dad that endangered his job as a judge.

IN THIS DIFFICULT MARRIAGE, DEMOCRATS MUST LOVE BIDEN

By Azu Ishiekwene

The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on July 13 at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania has sucked the oxygen from the debate on President Joe Biden’s fitness for a second term. The discussion will resurface, but Democrats should forget it. The party is stuck with Biden.

Inauguration: BAUCHI APC BIGWIG WANTS GOV BALA MOHAMMED'S NEW ADMINISTRATION TO FOCUS ON CHALLENGES

By Mohammed Nasir Shuaibu (Bauchi State Correspondent)

An All Progressive Congress (APC) gubernatorial aspirant in Bauchi State, Alhaji Sani Al'ameen Muhammad, has advised governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State to do more in the areas that there are existing challenges and consolidate on his achievements for the wellbeing of Bauchi citizens.

INEC BEGINS PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF RETURN TO GOVERNORS-ELECT

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the presentation of certificates of return to the governors-elect in 26 states where winners have been declared following the conclusion of the March 18 elections.

INEC CHARTS STRATEGIC PATH TO 2027 GENERAL ELECTION

• * Targets Global Best Practices At Lagos Retreat

By Yetunde Beecroft (Lagos Island Correspondent)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering elections that are free, fair, credible, transparent and inclusive, as it intensifies institutional preparations towards the 2027 General Election.

INEC COMMENDS BAUCHI JOURNALIST'S ROLE IN 2023 ELECTION COVERAGE

By Mohammed Nasir Shuaibu (Bauchi correspondent)

The Bauchi Office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commended the journalists for their role and support during the just concluded 2023 presidential, National Assembly, gubernatorial and State Assembly general elections in the State.

INEC DECLARES EBONYI SPEAKER, FRANCIS NWIFURU, AS GOVERNOR-ELECT

• * Says His Election, A Reflection Of The Wishes Of Ebonyi People

By Comfort Idenyi (Ebonyi State Correspondent, in Abakaliki)

Barely 72 hours after the Saturday, March 18 Gubernatorial and State House of Assembly elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Monday, pronounced the Speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ebonyi State governorship poll.

INEC DENIES REPORT OF RELEASE OF TIMETABLE FOR 2027 POLL

By Joseph Iyalla (Politics Reporter)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted reports in some quarters claiming that the Commission has released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election.

The Commission, in a statement by Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary & Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, stated that the information was "false and misleading". It clarified that INEC has not released any timetable or schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election.

The Commission reiterates that it operates strictly within the provisions of the law. In particular, Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 provides that the Commission shall publish a Notice of Election not later than 360 days before the date appointed for a general election. Any timetable or schedule issued outside this statutory framework cannot emanate from INEC.

INEC assures Nigerians that the official Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election will be released in due course, in full compliance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and the Electoral Act, 2022. When released, it will be communicated through the Commission’s established and verified channels.

The Commission urges the public and the media to disregard the fake reports and always rely on information from INEC’s official platforms for accurate and authoritative updates. NNL.

INEC DISMISSES CALLS FOR CHAIRMAN’S REMOVAL, CLARIFIES POSITION ON VOTER REVALIDATION

By Joseph Iyalla (Politics Reporter)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed recent calls for the removal of its Chairman, Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, describing the agitation as unconstitutional and a distraction from its constitutional mandate.

INEC MAKES CONSEQUENTIAL ADJUSTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TIMELINE FOR OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION

By Joseph Iyalla (Politics Reporter)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made consequential adjustment in the Osun State Governorship Election by one week from the 8th of August 2026 to the 15th.