INEC denies Atiku's claim of ADC factional leader Gombe accessing portal The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it granted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) rival faction led by Nafiu Gombe access codes to upload candidates' names…

…the commission’s response followed allegations by Atiku’s Media Office on Monday that INEC had aided efforts to weaken the opposition by allegedly granting Gombe access to the commission’s candidate nomination portal, despite recognising the David Mark-led leadership of the ADC. Atiku’s camp had also accused the commis…

Peter Obi reacts to reversal of WAEC and NECO fees hike Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, has reacted to the decision to suspend the proposed increase in West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, registration…

…that the former minister forged academic credentials and made false declarations in connection with documents allegedly submitted during his nomination and screening for ministerial appointment. The ICPC had earlier secured a remand order against Nnaji, after informing the court that he repeatedly failed to honour invi…

…"No government under a #Sowore2027 administration will ever ask your child to pay WAEC, NECO, or any other public examination fee. Education will be free because knowledge is a right, not a privilege. "Our revolutionary education policy guarantees free, high-quality education from early childhood through university, ba…

…dispute over internet fraud proceeds Two Nigerian nationals have been arrested in connection with the m8rder of a fellow Nigerian, Nkemujika Uzochukwu Eze, in Sanzirigu, a suburb of Tamale, Ghana. In a statement issued on Sunday, July 12, 2026, the Northern Regional Police Command said the suspects identified as Daniel…

…sporting results and prospects of the national team, the Executive Committee deemed it necessary to initiate this procedure in the best interests of Senegalese football." by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 7:35 AM | Share this Story

…Agbako, a relationship that may have led many people to assume there was a family connection.She stressed that the public misunderstood their professional relationship and gradually turned it into a false story."I am always surprised whenever I hear people calling the late Baba Agbako Pasuma Wonder's father," she said.…

…every other consideration, the Makinde administration remains ready to do whatever is necessary to ensure that the park is restored and repositioned for the benefit of Oyo State, Nigeria and future generations.” He added that the Oyo State Government would continue to partner with the Federal Government wherever necess…

…NBA would review the judgment, monitor its implementation and take further steps where necessary to ensure that the objectives of the suit were achieved. “This judgment is another demonstration of our commitment to promoting the rule of law, strengthening public institutions, defending the integrity of the legal profes…

…motorists. The flooding also rendered many sections of the road impassable. The road connects communities including Adiyan, Ope-Ilu, Itoki and Abule-Ijoko en route to Sango-Ota and serves as an alternative to the often-congested Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. Video footage from the scene, recorded by our correspondent, sho…

…in the suit filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, is asking the court to compel INEC to probe allegations that APC governors have been making monthly contributions from their Federation Account Allocation Committee allocations into a dedicated fund for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign. The suit…

…for the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, and the National Examinations Council, NECO, to N50,000. A statement by the group’s Secretary, Francis Odiir, described the decision as insensitive to the economic hardship confronting millions of Nigerians. This came after the Federal Ministry of Education's directive a…

…and continued into Sunday, leaving the road impassable in many sections. Agbado Road connects communities including Adiyan, Ope-Ilu, Itoki and Abule-Ijoko en route to Sango-Ota and serves as an alternative to the often-congested Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. Video footage from the scene, shot by The PUNCH correspondent, s…

…South-West, let us not forget that over 40 students abducted in Borno State during their NECO examinations around the same period are still being held captive. This highlights the need for equal security attention across regions," he said. The analyst called on the Federal Government to immediately deploy similar intel…

…to announce that it successfully met the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) deadline for the submission of names of its candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections. “Our great Party satisfied this requirement despite the large number of Party candidates contesting on the Party’s…

…Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations from 2027. The former vice president warned that the policy could deny millions of Nigerian children access to education, describing it as an additional financial burden on families already struggling with the country’s…

…offensive operations by troops, coupled with severe shortages of food and other basic necessities, made survival in the enclave increasingly difficult, forcing them to flee," a military source said. During the screening process, troops recovered a total of N32,100 from the family. Military sources said the four indivi…

…Distribution Company (EEDC) over alleged illegal billing practices, indiscriminate disconnections and other complaints by electricity consumers. The coalition, led by the Human Rights Volunteer Corps (HRVC), Ebonyi State Chapter, made the threat during a briefing with journalists in Abakaliki. Other members of the grou…

…she said. Jarvis also discouraged guests from bringing what she described as “unnecessary” household items, saying she would rather receive expensive electronics. According to her, gifts such as televisions, microwaves and refrigerators would be more appreciated than plastic buckets and similar items. “We don’t want gi…

…someone whose character has been tested and proven. Marry someone who genuinely connects with you, someone who is kind, respectful, loving and emotionally mature,” he said. The actor added that finding a partner who is both a virgin and loyal, respectful, loving, emotionally mature and God-fearing is a blessing, but ma…

…to pay N20,000 for graduation. It may create memories for the child, but it is an unnecessary expense. “The child will still remain in the same school and continue learning with the same classmates,” she said. Mr Sunday Akpan, an estate agent, said he had decided not to allow his son to participate in his school’s JSS…

…has announced the arrest of seven more suspects, including an 80-year-old man, in connection with the k!lling of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Benue State, Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed, and Yakubu Isa. The two men were múrdéred on July 1, 2026 while returning from a…

…The federation announced the decision on Saturday, saying a change in leadership was necessary after the Teranga Lions failed to meet expectations at the tournament. Senegal arrived at the World Cup with high hopes after lifting the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations title by defeating Morocco in the final earlier this year. H…

…the judiciary, security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to incapacitate the opposition parties, to make them unable to compete with the ruling party for the 2027 general elections. “The democracy we are enjoying in Nigeria did not come on a platter. It is a product of a long-drawn pol…