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Justice Salim Ibrahim of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted orders for substituted service of court processes on former Senate President Ahmad Lawan and Senator Ireti Kingibe over separate challenges to their emergence as candidates for the 2027 general elections.The ruling came in two ex-parte motions filed by aggrieved aspirants contesting the validity of the primaries that produced the senators as flagbearers of their respective parties.In the first suit, Hassan Kafayos is challenging Senator Lawan’s nomination as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Yobe North Senatorial District. Lawan currently serves as Chairman of the Senate…

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has published a provisional Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bond issuance calendar for the third quarter of 2026, outlining plans to raise approximately N4 trillion through three auctions to finance the budget deficit and refinance maturing obligations.According to the calendar obtained by Nairametrics, auctions are scheduled for July 20, August 17, and September 14. Rather than issuing new instruments, the DMO will reopen three existing benchmark bonds to enhance liquidity and improve price discovery in the domestic bond market.For the July 20 auction, the DMO will reopen the 22.60% FGN JAN 2035 (remaining tenor: 8…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed Nigeria’s electoral commission, INEC, to issue an access code to the Akin Rickett-led leadership of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) for the party’s registration as a political party.In a judgment delivered on Monday, Justice Peter Lifu gave INEC 72 hours to release the access code to the Protem Secretary of the ADA. The court also ordered the electoral body to open its portal for one week to allow the plaintiff’s team to upload required documents, including the membership register, as stipulated by law.Justice Lifu ruled that INEC acted illegally by releasing the…

Nigerian troops have successfully rescued 10 National Examinations Council (NECO) candidates and teachers who were kidnapped by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during an attack on a secondary school in Borno State.The rescue operation was carried out by troops of Operation HADIN KAI on Monday, following an abduction that occurred around 9 a.m. while students at the Technical Secondary School in Lassa Community, Askira/Uba Local Government Area, were writing their NECO examinations.According to a statement by the Acting Military Information Officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, the Theatre Command promptly activated a coordinated search-and-rescue mission involving ground troops, strike…

In a match that had the football world on the edge of its seat, five-time champions Brazil survived a spirited Japanese onslaught and advanced to the knockout stages with a dramatic 2-1 victory at Houston Stadium.For long stretches, it looked like the Samurai Blue might pull off one of the upsets of the tournament. Japan matched Brazil stride for stride in an enthralling Round of 32 contest, refusing to be overawed by the Seleção’s star power. But when it mattered most, Brazil found the magic that has defined their World Cup pedigree for decades.Step forward Gabriel Martinelli. The Arsenal forward,…

Former Edo State Governor and current Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has thrown his weight behind the state government’s plan to replace hanging with death by firing squad for individuals convicted of kidnapping and murder.Oshiomhole said the tougher measure, proposed by Governor Monday Okpebholo, would serve as a strong deterrent against violent crimes in the state. He made the remarks while addressing APC supporters at the launch of the party’s local government election campaign in Auchi.“The declaration by Governor Okpebholo is that we are in a federation. Like in the American Federation, every state has a right to enact…

The Nigerian Navy has disrupted a major illegal distribution network for stolen petroleum products in Rivers State, seizing approximately 22,870 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) during an intelligence-driven raid.Personnel from Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH, operating under Operation Delta Sentinel, intercepted a wooden boat transporting the contraband along creek corridors in the Orashi Forest area of Okolomade Community, Abua/Odual Local Government Area, which borders Ogbia LGA in Bayelsa State.Acting on credible intelligence, the naval team first stopped the boat carrying 36 sacks of suspected AGO. A follow-up search, supported by aerial drone surveillance, uncovered additional stockpiles…

Apple has mounted a strong pushback against Indian antitrust authorities, accusing investigators of relying on unverified complaints from competitors rather than conducting an independent probe before concluding that the company violated competition laws.In a submission dated June 25, seen by Reuters, Apple urged the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to set aside the findings of its investigation, marking the company’s most forceful response yet in the ongoing case.The dispute centers on Apple’s App Store policies. Investigators determined in a 2024 report that the company engaged in “abusive conduct” by mandating developers to use Apple’s in-app payment system on its iOS…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recorded another significant victory in the fight against drug trafficking, intercepting a massive 4,959-kilogram consignment of Canadian Loud cannabis valued at N12.397 billion at the Apapa Port in Lagos.The seizure, made on Wednesday, June 23, followed over four weeks of intensive intelligence surveillance. The 40-foot container, which also carried a Ford and a Nissan vehicle, originated from Toronto, Canada, on April 25. It transited through Montreal by truck and rail, passed through Morocco’s Tanger Med Port, and arrived at Tin Can Port, Lagos, before being moved to Apapa for the…

The Senate on Sunday described the passage of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, as a product of broad national consensus driven by the country’s worsening security situation, rather than political expediency.Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), in a statement issued through his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, said the establishment of state police has become a matter of urgent national importance that can no longer be delayed. “The creation of state police was born out of necessity and not political expediency,” Bamidele stated, adding that the legislative process underwent…