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SERAP Sues INEC, Demands Disclosure Of Political Funding Limits
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its alleged failure to disclose the limits on political contributions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
NDLEA Intercepts N3.4bn Drugs, Arrests Fake Police Officer
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted more than 1.3 million pills of tramadol and other opioids, alongside about 6,000 kilograms of cannabis, in a series of operations across Lagos, Edo, Niger, Delta, Ondo, Gombe, Imo and the Federal Capital Territory.
Niger miners’ deaths: Full list of 20 NSCDC officers suspended
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has suspended the Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and 20 other officers over the reported deaths of 37 people in the Corps’ custody.
Aston Villa Worsen Tottenham’s Woes In North London
Tottenham’s Premier League goal drought finally ended, but it came too late to prevent Aston Villa from securing a 3-2 victory in north London on Saturday and deepening Roberto De Zerbi’s side’s miserable start to the season.
Trump Announces 25 ‘Top Achievements’ As Midterms Loom
President Donald Trump has claimed he halted all refugee admissions and made English the official language of the United States in a long list of what he called his top achievements, as difficult midterm elections loom.
Miners’ Deaths: NSCDC Gets New Niger State Commandant
The newly deployed State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, Abdulhamid Kabara, has assumed duty.
Arsenal’s Perfect Premier League Start Ends With 3-0 Defeat At Brighton
Arsenal’s perfect start to their Premier League title defence was emphatically halted on Saturday as Brighton condemned the champions to a 3-0 defeat.
CNG: Tinubu Urges States To Scale Up Cheaper Transport Before October 1
President Bola Tinubu has directed states to accelerate the implementation of the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme, with the goal of delivering measurable reductions in transportation costs to more Nigerians from October 1, 2026.
Leaving political office must not end public service — First Lady
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged former Speakers and Deputy Speakers of State Houses of Assembly to remain active in public service, saying leaving political office should never mean abandoning the nation.
2027: Lagos APC unveils campaign council with Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Ambode
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its campaign council structure ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and former governors Babatunde Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode among those listed in key positions.