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INEC Battles Six Major Suits Ahead Of 2027 Elections 0

July 9, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is currently embroiled in at least six major court cases that could significantly influence preparations for the 2027 general elections. The suits, pending before the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal, challenge various aspects of the commission’s powers, its revised election timetable and the legal status of

How National Assembly Members Demanded ₦200 Million Bribe From Me – Dalung 0

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July 9, 2026

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has alleged that members of the National Assembly demanded a ₦200 million bribe from him during his first budget defence under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Dalung made the allegation in a statement reflecting on his time in office, describing the incident as one

Former VP Osinbajo Gets New Appointment 0

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July 9, 2026

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has pledged to strengthen environmental conservation and climate action following his emergence as President of the Board of Trustees of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF). Osinbajo made the commitment on Wednesday while delivering his acceptance speech at the Foundation’s 37th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos. DSS Reportedly Detains Journalist

DSS Reportedly Detains Journalist After Inviting Her To Abuja To Retrieve Seized Drone 0
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- July 9, 2026
The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly detained journalist Zainab Sodiq after she travelled to Abuja to retrieve a drone allegedly seized by the agency while she was covering human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. According to SaharaReporters, the drone was confiscated during Sodiq’s coverage of Sowore at
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US-Iran Truce Over – Trump Declares After Fresh Strikes 0
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- July 9, 2026
United States President Donald Trump has declared that the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is effectively over following renewed military exchanges between US forces and Iran. The development comes after the United States launched a fresh wave of airstrikes against Iranian targets, accusing Tehran of attacking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and violating
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Defence Minister Warns Troops Against Hesitation In Fight Against Bandits, Terrorists 0
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- July 9, 2026
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has directed security personnel to take decisive action against bandits and terrorists, warning that any operative who refuses to engage criminals under the pretext of awaiting orders could be treated as collaborating with them. The minister gave the directive on Wednesday in Sokoto State during the commissioning
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