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South Africa releases Fani-Kayode’s speech after protest over livestream omission

South Africa released Femi Fani-Kayode’s speech after the Nigerian high commissioner questioned its absence from a livestream of a diplomatic ceremony.
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Amupitan denies owning pro-APC X account amid questions over INEC neutrality

INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan has denied operating an X account accused of expressing support for the APC and President Tinubu during the 2023 elections.

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APC’s Faduyile Wins Ondo South Senatorial By-Election

KEY POINTS • Dayo Faduyile of the APC has won the Ondo South Senatorial by-election. •...
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You’re a terrible Prime Minister, Badenoch reacts to Starmer’s resignation

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called Keir Starmer a terrible Prime Minister, blaming Labour policies for the UK's challenges as he resigns.
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Oyebanji Wins Ekiti Governorship Election

KEY POINTS • INEC has declared Biodun Oyebanji winner of the Ekiti governorship election for...
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Police Restrict Movement in Two Kano LGAs for Bye-Election

KEY POINTS The Kano State Police Command has imposed a movement restriction in Dawakin...
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NDC disowns candidates’ list circulating on social media

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has disowned a list of purported candidates for Imo, Abia and Anambra circulating on social media, calling it fake and unauthorised.
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Ethiopia prisoner transfer deal aligns with Renewed Hope agenda, says FG

The Federal Government says its Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement with Ethiopia, to repatriate 98 Nigerian inmates, aligns with the citizen diplomacy of Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.
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I never saw the report that led to Natasha’s suspension, says Ireti Kingibe

FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe says she never saw the report that led to the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate.
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Atiku Welcomes Appeal Court Order Stopping ADC Deregistration

KEY POINTS The Court of Appeal halted the Federal High Court judgment ordering the...
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Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Four Other Parties

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered INEC to deregister the...
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NDC Picks Kwankwaso’s Son as Kano Deputy Governorship Candidate

KEY POINTS NDC governorship candidate in Kano, Aminu Gwarzo, has picked Mustapha Kwankwaso as...
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APC Picks Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as Adeola’s Running Mate in Ogun

KEY POINTS APC has named Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as the deputy governorship candidate for the...
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Soludo appoints Christian Udechukwu special adviser on investments

Anambra Governor Charles Soludo has appointed Christian Udechukwu as his Special Adviser on Investments, returning the former industry commissioner to the state's Executive Council.
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South Africa releases Fani-Kayode’s speech after protest over livestream omission

South Africa released Femi Fani-Kayode’s speech after the Nigerian high commissioner questioned its absence from a livestream of a diplomatic ceremony.
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Amupitan denies owning pro-APC X account amid questions over INEC neutrality

INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan has denied operating an X account accused of expressing support for the APC and President Tinubu during the 2023 elections.
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EU warns of rising violence, hate speech ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections

The European Union has expressed concern over election-related violence, hate speech and political intimidation in Nigeria as preparations continue for the 2027 general elections.
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Nigerian-born Emehelu makes history as New Jersey Lieutant governor

Nigerian-born lawyer Shirley Emehelu has assumed office as New Jersey's lieutenant governor, becoming part of a historic female-led state administration.