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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that it has not “released any official results of its primary elections in any state.” The opposition party, in a statement by its spokesperson, Osa Director, asked Nigerians to “disregard any such list in circulation.” PREMIUM TIMES reports that the NDC is embroiled in multiple crises in its state chapters amidst allegations by members that many of its primaries did not follow due process. Although some of the primaries were held over a week ago, the NDC has yet to officially declare the results. READ ALSO: NDC okays its nationwide 2027 primaries, begins reconciliation…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the ongoing outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has resulted in 515 confirmed cases and 91 deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). WHO disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that neighbouring Uganda had also recorded 19 confirmed cases, two deaths and one probable fatal case as of 6 June. “As of 6 June, a total of 515 confirmed cases, with 91 deaths among these confirmed cases, have been reported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. “Uganda has reported 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths, as well as…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday said 80 percent of the projects completed by President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the capital city were initiated by previous administrations. Wike spoke during Tinubu’s commissioning of the newly constructed two main carriageways of Outer Southern Expressway, OSEX, from Ring Road 1 Junction, Gudu Cemetery to Ring Road II Junction, Kabusha Junction and Gudu Cemetery To Kabusha Junction’s two Main Carriageways by Tinubu. He said: “Your Excellency I have come to this road inspection At least not less than 10 times to see if they will keep to the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned that recent court rulings affecting aspects of its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election could disrupt preparations for the polls if not urgently clarified by appellate courts. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, raised the concerns on Tuesday during the Commission’s second quarterly consultative meeting with leaders of political parties in Abuja. Amupitan disclosed that the Commission had already filed appeals against two judgments of the Federal High Court which questioned certain timelines contained in INEC’s timetable for the 2027 elections. According to him, while the Commission respects the decisions of…

Two young men have been arrested in the Adamawa State capital, Yola, for alleged shop breaking and phone snatching. The two offences are typical of young criminal elements known in Adamawa State as Shila Boys. The Adamawa State Police Command, which said on Tuesday that the arrests resulted from an intensified crackdown on Shilla gangsterism and other criminal activities, explained that operatives attached to the Doubeli Divisional Police Headquarters in Yola North Local Government Area carried out the arrests in separate operations. The command, in a statement signed by its spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said that on June 3, 2026,…

Veteran Nigerian actor, Abdul Salam Taofeek, professionally known as Tioruju Mondusi, has shared his most painful experience in life. The actor made the sad experience public during in an interview on African A-List podcast. When asked if there’s anyone who had offended him and he hasn’t forgiven because of the pain, he said, “The only person that did the most painful thing to me in life is my wife. The incident brought tears from my eyes. She’s late now, may God forgive her. “I went to a location about five years ago and I didn’t meet her at home when…

Spanish Segunda Division club Real Zaragoza have announced the signing of Nigerian midfielder Peter Ademo. Ademo , who joined Real Zaragoza from Moldovan club Sheriff Tiraspol signed a four-year contract. The 23-year-old started his professional career in Lithuania in 2022 with Dainava. The powerful midfielder impressed in his second season with Dainava, scoring one goal and providing two assists in 19 appearances. Ademo later earned a move to Moldovan giants Sheriff Tiraspol in 2023. He struggled for regular playing time in his first two seasons at the club , and was later sent out on loan to Romanian outfit Dinamo…

The Anambra State Government has decried the rising cost of rent and housing deficits in the state and is planning to develop a policy for mass housing in partnership with the private sector to address the challenges and ensure sufficient housing supply. This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Law Mefor, on Tuesday. Mefor said the decision to develop a mass housing policy and other key resolutions were taken during the Anambra State Executive Council meeting at the Light House, Awka, on Monday. According to him, a law on the…

The Kwara State Police Command says its operatives have arrested two suspected bandits, recovered two AK-47 rifles and other items, and apprehended an alleged facilitator linked to a criminal network operating in Baruten Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the state police public relations officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi. According to the statement, the operation was carried out on June 6, 2026, by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit in collaboration with personnel of the Okuta Divisional Police Headquarters. The operation led to the arrest of Bello Mohammed (28)…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has set June 26, 2026, for the release of access codes that will allow political parties to begin uploading candidates’ details for the 2027 general elections through its nomination portal. The announcement was made in Abuja on Tuesday by the Commission’s Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, during a quarterly meeting with leaders of registered political parties. He said the step follows the completion of party primaries on May 30, 2026. According to him, the access codes will be issued to authorised national officers of each political party, who will be responsible for uploading nominees’ biodata and…