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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the personal particulars and supporting documents of presidential candidates for the 2027 election, reigniting debate after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's nomination form listed only his university qualification in the educational section.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the personal particulars, academic credentials, and nomination documents submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other presidential candidates, sparking renewed political debate as Nigeria's 2027 election season gathers momentum.
A July 2026 administrative circular from Nigeria's Supreme Court has revived professional discussion about whether lawyers should use "Barrister" as a prefix before their names. The debate connects decades-old disciplinary positions with the current institutional approach to legal professional standards.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his determination to remain in office until the end of his constitutional tenure, declaring that "no one is taking this position from me." The remark comes amid growing political activity ahead of the 2027 general election and renewed criticism from opposition parties.
The images of people scooping petrol from a leaking tanker in Asaba shocked many Nigerians. But beyond the outrage lies a more uncomfortable question: what kind of economy pushes ordinary people to believe that risking death for a few litres of fuel is a gamble worth taking?
Nigeria's Federal Government exceeded its approved borrowing target by ₦12.62 trillion in 2025, according to the latest debt analysis, raising fresh concerns about the country's rising public debt, fiscal sustainability and growing debt servicing obligations. Economists say the development highlights the increasing pressure on government finances despite ongoing economic reforms.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the leadership of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) that his administration is making steady progress in stabilising the economy, improving security and laying the foundation for long-term prosperity. The President made the remarks during a meeting with Catholic bishops at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The family of Hausa activist and social media commentator Ibrahim Bichi has renewed calls for his release from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), alleging that he has been held without being formally charged in court. The DSS has not publicly responded to the family's latest claims.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties, ruling that the lower court lacked jurisdiction to make the order.
Nigeria and South Africa have agreed to strengthen diplomatic cooperation following renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa. The two countries pledged to bring perpetrators to justice, improve protection for migrants and preserve their long-standing bilateral relationship.
The Federal Government has dispatched a high-level delegation to Benin Republic to study the country's customs, port and border management systems as Nigeria seeks to strengthen trade facilitation, improve border operations and deepen economic cooperation with its West African neighbour.
Residents and community leaders in Naridon Village, Kauru LGA of Kaduna State, said more than 30 people were killed in an overnight attack. Local accounts also reported injuries and homes set ablaze, while full official casualty confirmation was pending at publication time.