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UPDATED: Supreme Court dismisses appeal against SDP's governorship primary in Ekiti
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (1093+ words) May 22, 2026 by Eric Ikhilae, Abuja The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by a member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Fayemi Tosin Babatunde, querying among others, the outcome of the last primary held by the party to select its…...
BBYDI launches Africa-wide report on AI, civic engagement in Abuja
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (558+ words) May 22, 2026 by Alao Abiodun | Senior Reporter The Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) has launched a new continental research report examining the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), technology, and civic engagement in Africa, with speakers at the event calling for…...
NITDA, NUJ FCT partner to tackle disinformation ahead of 2027 elections
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (346+ words) May 22, 2026 by Nicholas Kalu, Abuja The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has pledged to strengthen its partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, to combat disinformation and promote credible information dissemination ahead of the 2027 general elections....
Supreme Court dismisses appeal against SDP's governorship primary in Ekiti
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (1095+ words) May 22, 2026 by The Nation The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by a member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Fayemi Tosin Babatunde querying among others, the outcome of the last primary held by the party to select its candidate…...
Hayatu-Deen challenges Atiku, Amaechi to openly sign ADC ethics code
4+ hour, 10+ min ago (395+ words) May 22, 2026 by Dele Anofi Presidential aspirants of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, are yet to publicly endorse the party's Governance Principles and Code of Ethics, known as The…...
Nigerian Navy @70: CNS urges greater professionalism, discipline, selfless service
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (569+ words) May 22, 2026 by Agency Reporter The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm Idi Abbas, has charged personnel to strive towards greater professionalism, discipline, innovation and selfless service. Abbas gave the charge on Friday in Abuja, during the special Jumma'at service commemorating…...
APC yet to release Kwara National Assembly primary results " Fagbemi
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (457+ words) May 22, 2026 by GBENGA ADERANTI Fagbemi, who spoke with journalists in Ilorin on Friday, said the National Assembly primary results from Kwara State had not been officially released by the national leadership of the party. He was reacting to a publication…...
Presidential Primary: Anambra APC mobilizes for Tinubu
6+ hour, 36+ min ago (289+ words) May 22, 2026 by Nwanosike Onu, Awka Briefing reporters on Friday at the party's Secretariat in Awka, the state chairman, Senator Emma Anosike, said all members of the State Executive Council of the party will be in the Wards to make sure…...
Renew Hope Initiative: Jigawa Gov's aid donates Sallah rams to APC leaders in Jigawa
6+ hour, 44+ min ago (251+ words) May 22, 2026 by Ahmed Rufai, Dutse The distribution exercise saw the eleven ward chairmen of the APC in Dutse Local Government receive one ram each, while four party executives and a zonal party official also benefited from the gesture. Speaking during…...
Ondo govt condemns rising child abuse, trafficking, bullying in schools
6+ hour, 48+ min ago (491+ words) May 22, 2026 by Oluwatosin Temitope The Ondo state government has decried the growing incidences of child abuse and trafficking, most especially bullying in schools and other social vices, urging stronger collaboration among stakeholders to reinforce child protection systems in the country....