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Senate Passes New Electoral Act After Heated Debate Over Electronic Result Transmission

KEY POINTS The Senate passed the 2026 Electoral Act amendment after a heated session and a division vote on electronic result transmission rules. Lawmakers retained a clause allowing manual transmission of results if electronic systems fail, despite opposition protests. The bill was reconsidered due...
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Six Killed, Two Injured After Tanker Brake Failure Causes Tragedy in Ogun

KEY POINTS A tanker brake failure caused a multi-vehicle crash in Ota, killing six people and injuring two. Victims were taken to local hospitals while authorities began investigations. Officials ordered roadside traders removed and urged stricter vehicle safety checks. A fatal road accident on Tuesday...

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NELFUND Denies Diversion of Student Loan Funds at UniAbuja

NELFUND says student loan disbursement at the University of Abuja was not diverted, dismissing media allegations and citing compliance procedures.
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Professor Abducted on Highway Dies After Year in Captivity

KEY POINTS A Nigerian Army University Biu professor died in Boko Haram captivity nearly...
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Workers Storm NAFDAC Office in Lagos Over Sachet Alcohol Ban Dispute

KEY POINTS Food and beverage workers protested at NAFDAC’s Lagos office demanding reversal of...
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INEC Declines to State Position as Senate Reverses Stance on Real-Time Election Result Transmission

KEY POINTS INEC declined to comment on the electoral amendment controversy until lawmakers complete...
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Shettima Lands in Ethiopia for AU Summit Talks on Africa’s Future

KEY POINTS Shettima is representing Nigeria at the AU summit in Ethiopia, where leaders...
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Drama Unfolds as Security Operatives Confront El-Rufai on Arrival in Abuja

KEY POINTS El-Rufai was confronted by security operatives at Abuja airport shortly after arriving...
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Murder Trial of Arise News Anchor Stalls Again

KEY POINTS The murder trial of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu was adjourned to...
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Arik Air Jet Makes Precautionary Emergency Diversion to Benin After Mid-Air Engine Anomaly

KEY POINTS An Arik Air Lagos–Port Harcourt flight diverted safely to Benin after pilots...
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Tinubu Nominates Former Envoy Ismail Yusuf as NAHCON Chairman

KEY POINTS President Tinubu has nominated former ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as NAHCON chairman...
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Senate Warns Against Delays, Demands Full Release of Defence Funds

KEY POINTS The Senate has warned that delays in implementing the defence budget could...
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NBA Chief Warns of Cybercrimes Act Misuse

NBA president Afam Osigwe warns that Cybercrimes Act misuse is curbing free speech and turning courts into tools against critics and activists.
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Explosion Sparks Panic at Government Complex in Bayelsa

KEY POINTS A suspected IED exploded at Bayelsa State Secretariat around 6 a.m., causing...
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Senate Passes New Electoral Act After Heated Debate Over Electronic Result Transmission

KEY POINTS The Senate passed the 2026 Electoral Act amendment after a heated session...
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Six Killed, Two Injured After Tanker Brake Failure Causes Tragedy in Ogun

KEY POINTS A tanker brake failure caused a multi-vehicle crash in Ota, killing six...
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Nigeria Opens Investigation Into Temu Over Suspected Data Privacy Violations

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s data regulator has opened a formal investigation into Temu over suspected...
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Enugu Monarch Urges Tinubu to Release Nnamdi Kanu

KEY POINTS An Enugu monarch publicly urged President Tinubu to facilitate Nnamdi Kanu’s release,...

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