Nigeria
Court vacates order registering NDC as party
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A Federal High Court in Lokoja has set aside its December 2025 judgment that compelled INEC to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress as a political party. The NDC plans to appeal the ruling and insists it remains registered. Multiple opposition figures have rejected the decision.
The Lagos State Building Control Agency has started an investigation into the collapse of a three-storey shopping complex in Alakija, Satellite Town.
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President Bola Tinubu signed the National Identity Management Commission Act 2026 into law on Friday, strengthening Nigeria’s identity system and security measures.
Osun State University has closed its Ifetedo College of Law campus after the death of a 400-level student. Grace Osunlakin, who studied Criminology and Security Studies, died on June 24, 2026. The indefinite shutdown aims to address campus conditions.
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Lagos State Police Commissioner Tijani Fatai stated on June 25 that the explosion in Mushin three days earlier resulted from mechanical failure, not an explosive device.
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has threatened to sue Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele for N10 billion over alleged defamatory remarks made in a livestreamed sermon. The legal notice demands a retraction and apology within 24 hours.
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Governor Dauda Lawal has commended the Zamfara State Police Command for recovering 329 cattle and 175 sheep from bandits.
Benue MACBAN chairman killed in ambush after peace meeting
June 26, 2026 09:57Fire engulfs building in Lagos Alapere area
June 26, 2026 09:42NARD threatens indefinite strike at LUTH over call meal dispute
June 26, 2026 09:17Tinubu appoints Namdas as DG BCDA, Obahiagbon and Umeoji to NDPHC roles
June 26, 2026 02:19DIG Fayoade warns Osun politicians against harbouring criminals
June 25, 2026 17:20German court jails 12 in Nigerian love scam network
June 25, 2026 13:25Tinubu sends birthday greetings to Sanwo-Olu and Gbajabiamila
June 25, 2026 10:08PDP unveils youth and women network to target 10 million votes
June 25, 2026 01:38Olisa Metuh praises Tinubu courage on State Police Bill
June 24, 2026 23:29EFCC files 12-count charge against Miyetti Allah president