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Day: October 7, 2026

2027 election cases: Your conduct will be monitored, CJN warns tribunal judges

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, warned on Wednesday that judges appointed to election tribunals will be closely monitored. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony of the 2026/2027 legal year of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), the CJN, who noted that…

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Rainbow Coalition: Wike greeted those who insulted him after meeting – Aide

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, on Wednesday, disclosed how the Minister interacted with his critics after a Rainbow Coalition meeting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Olayinka disclosed that Wike shook hands and interacted with those who abused, fought, and…

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NNL: Abakaliki FC promote four players from feeder teams

Abakaliki FC have promoted four players from their feeder team to the senior squad ahead of the new season, DAILY POST reports. The promoted players are Nwankwo Godwin, Olughu Clement, Emmanuel Bebeto and Nwaji Kingsley. The quartet made the final list after impressive performances with Abakaliki FC Feeders. Godwin was recognized as a brilliant defensive…

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Nothing more to say after reading Ronaldo’s statement — Coach Jesus

By Adegboyega Adeleye Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo’s lengthy statement on their recent dispute, saying he has “nothing more to say” after reading the forward’s account. Jesus was approached by journalists on Wednesday morning as he left his home for the Portuguese Football Federation headquarters, where he confirmed that he had…

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Emefiele not signatory to withdrawal of N124.86bn from FG’s account – Witness

A witness, Dr Ali Mohammed, on Wednesday told the FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that Godwin Emefiele, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), was not signatory to the withdrawal of N124.86 billion from the consolidated revenue account. The witness, a director, Home Finance, Federal Ministry of Finance, also admitted that neither his…

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FCT police arrest woman over newborn’s death

Woman allegedly blames action on hatred for baby’s father By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old woman, Precious Yohanna, in connection with the death of her newborn baby in the Jabi area of Abuja. The command said the infant was found abandoned in a bush on…

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Candidates disqualification: Ubani questions House panel’s directive to INEC

By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr Monday Ubani, has questioned the legal basis of a reported directive by the House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Amendment to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to disqualify candidates whose names have already been published. Ubani, reacting to the development, questioned whether the…

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