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INEC extends deadline for submission of nominations for state elections to August 11
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the submission of the list of candidates for the governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections for the 2027 general
Gumi urges Islamic scholars to join politics, seek elective offices
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has urged Islamic scholars across the country to participate actively in politics and seek elective and appointive positions. Gumi
SERAP trains Benue communities on security tracking, accountability
By Peter Duru, Makurdi MAKURDI — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged residents of Benue State to become more proactive in accessing justice, monitoring government activities and
BBNaija 11: Nomy receives strike as Biggie gives final warning to housemates
BBNaija Season 11 housemate Nomy has received a strike from Biggie, while the remaining housemates were issued a final warning for repeatedly disobeying the rules of the reality show. The
Ondo Central: Return Akinyelure to senate, Adebumiti urges voters
By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Political analyst and grassroots advocate, Adedotun Adebumiti, has urged voters in Ondo Central Senatorial District to support the African Democratic Congress, ADC, candidate and
HRF Report: Nigeria now full authoritarian state — APM
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has cited a report by the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) to declare that Nigeria is now a ‘full authoritarian state’,
Accord rejects Tinubu endorsement claim
The Lagos State Chairman of Accord, Mr Dele Oladeji, has dismissed claims that the party endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid for 2027. Oladeji, also Secretary of the Forum of
Immigration Service targets professional excellence with new Airport training series
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS said it has concluded a two-week capacity-building training for personnel of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Command, Abuja, the first in
Professor Alfred Kasunmu, SAN, dies at 90
LAGOS — The Baptist Academy Old Students Association, BAOSA, has announced the death of distinguished alumnus, Professor Alfred Bandele Kasunmu, SAN. Kasunmu, a member of the Baptist Academy Class of
Kasunmu represented the best traditions of legal scholarship – Bayo Ojo
By Innocent AnabaFormer Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Bayo Ojo, SAN, has paid glowing tribute to the late Prof. Alfred Kasunmu, SAN, describing him as a
