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NDC To Introduce Electronic Voting For Future Primaries — Dickson

The NDC says it plans to introduce electronic voting for future primaries, with Seriake Dickson revealing that a mobile voting app is being developed to improve transparency and internal democracy within the party.

May 26, 2026 27

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Army Seeks TETFund Support For AI, Defence Technologies Training

Chief of Army Staff Waidi Shaibu urged TETFund to support specialised military training in AI, robotics, drone warfare and defence technologies to strengthen Nigeria’s indigenous military capabilities and reduce foreign dependence.

May 26, 2026 26

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Court Affirms INEC’s Power To Fix Election Timetable

A Federal High Court in Abuja affirmed INEC’s authority to issue and alter election timetables but ruled the commission cannot shorten statutory deadlines protected under the Electoral Act, 2026.

May 26, 2026 22

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Amaechi Rejects ADC Presidential Primary Results

Rotimi Amaechi rejected the ADC presidential primary results, alleging widespread voter disenfranchisement, vote manipulation and irregularities, while accusing the party of repeating the same practices it criticises in APC and INEC.

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EFCC Arraigns Fake Presidential Aide Over N25m Fraud

EFCC arraigned Igoin Peter before a Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly impersonating a presidential aide and defrauding companies of over ₦25 million through fake cryptocurrency licence deals.

May 26, 2026 25

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NDLEA Re-Arrests Drug Suspect Who Faked His Death

NDLEA operatives re-arrested suspected drug trafficker Ibrahim Yusuf Lawal after investigations revealed he faked his death to evade prosecution, allegedly using a false affidavit submitted by his wife in court.

May 26, 2026 32

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Experts Warn Kebbi Farmers Over Destructive East African Cassava Virus

Experts have warned Kebbi cassava farmers against the deadly East African Cassava Mosaic Disease–Uganda variant, saying the virus could destroy harvests and threaten Nigeria’s food security if it spreads into the country.

May 26, 2026 26

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IG Disu Visits Ministry Of Works, Pledges Police Protection For Major Projects

IGP Olatunji Disu met with Works Ministry officials in Abuja, pledging police protection for major infrastructure projects, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, amid growing concerns over vandalism and security threats.

May 26, 2026 24

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Resign if You Can’t Secure Nigerians, SDP Presidential Candidate Tells Tinubu

SDP presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo has urged President Bola Tinubu to resign if he cannot secure Nigerians, blaming the Federal Government for worsening insecurity across the country.

May 26, 2026 25

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Court Asked to Stop INEC From Recognising Chinda as APC Rivers Guber Candidate

A Federal High Court in Abuja has been asked to stop INEC from recognising Kingsley Chinda as APC Rivers governorship candidate over alleged unconstitutional defection from the PDP and violations of Nigeria’s electoral laws.

May 26, 2026 34

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Owo Massacre: Prosecution Seeks Death Penalty for Suspects

A Federal High Court in Abuja reserved judgment in the Owo church massacre trial as prosecutors sought the death penalty for five suspects accused of involvement in the 2022 terrorist attack that killed 41 worshippers.

May 26, 2026 31

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NSCDC Arrests Three Over Illegal Mining in Kwara, Intercepts Truck

NSCDC operatives in Kwara arrested three suspected illegal miners and intercepted a truck carrying 36 tonnes of suspected lithium ore after the suspects allegedly failed to provide valid mining documents.

May 26, 2026 30