Electoral Act provisions on candidate qualification and disqualification remain in force after the Federal High Court dismissed a suit by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), ruling that the disputed sections are consistent with the 1999 Constitution.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Youth Wing in Enugu State has unanimously endorsed Ohaa, former Pro-Chancellor of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), as the party's governorship candidate for the 2027 elections.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed as false and baseless a report claiming he was offered ₦500 billion to contest against NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi to split South-South votes ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has uploaded the nomination particulars of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the INEC portal, while assuring Nigerians that the submission of other candidates remains on schedule.
Peter Obi Media Reach says the court ruling affecting the NDC is only a temporary setback, insisting the coalition remains committed to its quest for a new Nigeria and will pursue an appeal.
Nigerian Army troops have rescued 28 kidnap victims in Katsina and Zamfara states, arrested three suspected pipeline vandals in Rivers State and neutralised two suspected criminals in Bauchi, according to a military operational report.
Former St. Patrick’s Secondary School student Noel Ifeanyi Alumona has launched a five-year ₦5 million Impact Fund in Enugu State, providing scholarships to six students and recognising outstanding academic performance and teachers’ dedication.
Fiddles Club, an alumni group of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, has donated 1,000 branded exercise books to the Enugu State Library Board and pledged further support for literacy, cultural identity and children's education.
Oyo State Police have rescued a one-month-old baby girl allegedly sold for ₦2 million in Ido, Ibadan. Two suspects, including the child's mother and a health facility owner, have been arrested, while efforts continue to apprehend other suspects.