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JAMB Fake Result Alert Erupts as Board Disowns Viral ‘396 Score’ Slip Circulating on WhatsApp, X

JAMB fake result alert has escalated after a viral UTME result slip claiming a candidate scored 396 spread across WhatsApp and X. The examination body has disowned the document, describing it as entirely fake and riddled with inconsistencies. Officials warned candidates to ignore such messages and rely strictly on official result-checking channels.

ADC Demands INEC Chairman’s Resignation Over Alleged Bias as Electoral Integrity Crisis Deepens

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ADC INEC chairman resignation crisis has escalated after the African Democratic Congress demanded the immediate resignation of INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan over alleged partisan conduct linked to past social media activity. The opposition warns the controversy could erode electoral credibility ahead of 2027, while INEC firmly denies the claims, setting up a high-stakes institutional confrontation.

ADC vs INEC Crisis: David Mark Challenges Derecognition as Legal Battle Tests Limits of Electoral Authority

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The ADC vs INEC crisis has escalated into a decisive legal confrontation as David Mark’s faction challenges its derecognition in court. Conflicting interpretations of a Court of Appeal order, combined with political pressure and constitutional questions, have transformed the dispute into a broader test of electoral authority, judicial limits, and the stability of Nigeria’s opposition landscape.

ADC Protest at INEC: Opposition Leaders Demand Chairman Joseph Amupitan’s Removal as Democracy Tensions Escalate

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ADC protest INEC chairman removal demands have intensified in Abuja as opposition leaders stormed the electoral commission headquarters, accusing it of partisanship and democratic interference. The protest, backed by major political figures, signals a widening institutional confrontation that could shape opposition unity and influence Nigeria’s political trajectory ahead of the 2027 elections.

ADC Defies INEC, Rejects Court Order Interpretation as ‘Willful Distortion’ as Congress Crisis Deepens

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ADC INEC congress crisis has escalated after the African Democratic Congress rejected INEC’s interpretation of a Court of Appeal order, calling it a “willful distortion.” The party insists its congresses will proceed, setting up a direct confrontation with the electoral body and raising fresh questions about legal authority, party autonomy, and the balance of power in Nigeria’s electoral system.

ADC Defies INEC, Rejects Court Order Interpretation, Vows to Proceed With Congresses

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ADC INEC congress crisis has escalated into a direct institutional confrontation as the African Democratic Congress rejects the electoral body’s interpretation of a Court of Appeal directive, calling it a “willful distortion.” The party insists its congresses and national convention will proceed as scheduled, setting up a high-stakes legal and political clash over authority and internal party governance.

Senate passes revised 2026 budget at ₦68.323tn as fast-track approval sparks scrutiny over deficits and oversight

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Nigeria’s Senate passes revised 2026 budget at ₦68.323tn after President Bola Tinubu’s request, but the speed of approval has triggered sharp scrutiny. Opposition figures, civil society groups, and economists are questioning oversight depth, revenue assumptions, and execution credibility. The focus has shifted from the size of the budget to the risks embedded within it.

10m Fine, Prison Risk in New Dual Party Membership Bill

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Politicians caught secretly belonging to two political parties could face a ₦10 million fine or prison under a proposal now before Nigeria’s House of Representatives. Lawmakers say the measure targets a practice that has repeatedly triggered election disputes and party crises across the country.

Wike Camp Fixes PDP Presidential Primary for 25 May

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The PDP presidential primary date has been fixed for May 25 by a faction aligned with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, signalling an aggressive move to shape the opposition party’s 2027 race even as internal leadership disputes and court battles continue to divide the party.

El-Rufai Detention Deepens as ICPC Seeks Extended Custody

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Nigeria’s anti-corruption authorities have intensified the legal confrontation with former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, as investigators seek extended custody while probing allegations linked to surveillance equipment and sensitive documents recovered during a search of his Abuja residence. The case has escalated into one of the most politically charged investigations involving a former state governor in recent years.