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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has nullified the guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission directing political parties to submit their membership registers and databases by May 10, 2026, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The judgement, delivered on Thursday by Justice M.G. Umar, followed a suit filed against the electoral commission by the Youth Party. In his ruling, Justice Umar held that INEC lacked the legal authority to shorten the timeline already provided under Section 29(1) of the Electoral Act 2026, which mandates political parties to submit the particulars of their candidates not later than 120…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reform. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, an MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security, and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing, both from Loughborough University, United Kingdom. He has also…

The Chairman of the Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Akeem Abas, has instituted prizes for Mass Communication students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, as part of efforts aimed at promoting academic excellence and encouraging outstanding performance among aspiring media professionals. Abas announced the gesture during the DUET Annual Oratorical Contest organised by the Association of Student Communicators (ASCOM) of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, an event that attracted students, lecturers, and communication experts. Abas, an alumnus of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, expressed delight at returning to his alma mater to contribute to the development and growth of students…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has withdrawn from the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress scheduled to hold on Thursday in Rivers State. Fubara announced his withdrawal in a personally signed statement released on Wednesday night and titled, “My decision to withdraw from the Rivers State Gubernatorial Primaries.” In the statement, the Rivers governor declared that he would fully support whoever emerges as the party’s governorship candidate in the primary election.

The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress has confirmed that all governorship aspirants contesting the party’s ticket in Oyo State have been cleared to participate in tomorrow’s gubernatorial primary election. The clarification came amid speculation that a former Minister of Power and one of the leading aspirants, Adebayo Adelabu, had been disqualified from the race. It was gathered that aspirants cleared for the contest include Sharafadeen Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District; AbdulFatai Buhari of Oyo North Senatorial District; former Deputy Governor Aderemi Olaniyan; Akeem Agbaje; and Adelabu, all of whom obtained the party’s nomination forms to contest…

Governor Seyi Makinde has signed Executive Order No. 001 of 2026 to regulate, register and coordinate all associations, groups and organisations offering security and allied services across Oyo State. The move is aimed at strengthening the state’s security architecture and placing vigilante and community-based security outfits under a clear legal and operational framework amid growing security concerns. Speaking after signing the order, Makinde said the decision became necessary due to rising insecurity and the increasing number of unregulated groups involved in security-related operations in the state. According to the governor, the executive order reflects his administration’s commitment to protecting lives…

In a major political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar appeared before the Presidential Screening Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. The extensive screening exercise marks a critical milestone for Atiku, who recently submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms at the ADC national headquarters, formalising his departure from his traditional political base to contest the country’s highest office under the third-force platform. The high-powered screening committee meticulously assessed Atiku’s constitutional qualifications, structural readiness, and political blueprints for the country. Emerging from…

Arsenal FC are officially the champion of England. The Gunners have brought an end to 22 years of agonising near-misses and top-flight heartbreak, securing the 2025/26 Premier League title with a game to spare. Mikel Arteta’s side clinched their 14th league title on Tuesday night without kicking a ball. Following Arsenal’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley on Monday evening, their closest rivals, Manchester City, faced a must-win scenario against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. However, an intense 1-1 draw left Pep Guardiola’s side trailing Arsenal by an unassailable four points, confirming the North London club’s mathematical coronation. Ending the Agony…

Security agencies tracking the terrorists behind the mass abduction at Ahoro Esinele Community in Oriire Local Government Area have smashed a local logistics ring, arresting nine suspects believed to be spying and providing intelligence for the kidnappers. Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, confirmed the breakthrough on Monday, May 18, 2026, during a press briefing held at his private residence in Ibadan shortly after a high-level security review meeting. According to the Governor, the collaborative efforts of various security arms have successfully choked the operational support system of the terrorists within the state. “Well, from the information available from the…

On Thursday last week, President Bola Tinubu perfectly played the role of the General of a troop going to war. He gave a pep talk to APC party troops marching state-wards for the primary election. It was a speech garnished with onions and flavoured by aromatic spices of currie and thyme. The eventual cuisine from the presidential pot exuded a tantalizing aroma that colonized the nose. The president was pleased with that “historic moment” as “the party we formed just like yesterday is gearing up for its fourth election cycle”. Then he waxed lyrical about progressive politics and values embedded…