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Three political parties missed the Independent National Electoral Commission's deadline to upload their presidential and vice-presidential candidates, as the commission's portal closed at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday.
Senior APC figures in Benue State have publicly distanced themselves from Governor Hyacinth Alia, declaring support for Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume.
President Donald Trump has abandoned a proposed 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, one day after announcing it, as the U.S. intensifies military pressure on Iran’s southern coast.
Senior All Progressives Congress (APC) figures in Bauchi State, including Senator Shehu Buba and local leaders from Misau, have defected to the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Kano Civil Society Alliance for Peaceful Politics has urged authorities to suspend large political gatherings amid rising security concerns linked to political violence.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reaffirmed the legitimacy of its internal primaries despite ongoing legal appeals over the party's deregistration by Nigeria's electoral authorities.
President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted the State Police Bill to the House of Representatives, urging prompt legislative action, as lawmakers rescind a prior vote and initiate fresh deliberations on the proposal.
The Federal Character Commission and Nigerian Railway Corporation have deepened their collaboration to enforce fair federal representation in recruitment and personnel processes.
The Oyo State Assembly has endorsed Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for a United Nations investigation into the May 15 abduction of schoolchildren and teachers, diverging from the Nigerian Senate’s rejection of the move.
Defence Headquarters has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare of military veterans, with ongoing efforts to implement recently approved salary and pension adjustments.
Two Nasarawa State lawmakers have left the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP), citing mistreatment during the party's recent primary elections.
Deteriorating trust between Iran and the US has led to the collapse of a fragile ceasefire, with the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz emerging as a flashpoint.
Donald Trump has reversed plans to impose tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for a proposal that would see Middle Eastern nations invest in the United States in exchange for maritime protection.
Spain has issued a diplomatic apology to France after former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy questioned the 'Frenchness' of France's national football team in a controversial column.
The president of a Nigerian union has appealed to President Tinubu's government to facilitate the evacuation of 300 more Nigerians from South Africa amid ongoing concerns over xenophobic violence, as the final official repatriation flight prepares to land in Lagos.