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Ondo Church Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom Amid Reports of ₦9m Ransom Payment

Victims abducted during a church-related incident in Ondo State have regained their freedom after days in captivity, bringing relief to families and local authorities. Security sources confirmed that the victims were released following coordinated efforts involving community leaders and security agencies amid ongoing concerns about kidnappings across parts of southwestern Nigeria.

ADC “Won by 3PM” Claim: Ogigi Rejects AMAC Election Result

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The ADC “won by 3PM” claim has intensified debate over the Abuja Municipal Area Council election after candidate Dr Moses Paul Ogigi rejected the official result. Ogigi alleged irregularities, curfew imposition, vote buying and result manipulation, insisting he was leading before what he described as “magic” altered the outcome

FCT Area Council Elections 2026: APC Wins 5 Councils as 15% Turnout Fuels Electoral Act Backlash

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The FCT Area Council Elections 2026 delivered five council victories to the APC and one to the PDP, but a 15 per cent voter turnout and intensifying criticism of the Electoral Act 2026 have reshaped the political narrative. Parties, civil society and religious leaders now warn that trust in Nigeria’s electoral framework faces renewed strain ahead of 2027.

FCT Area Council Elections: INEC Deploys 3,345 BVAS, Police Impose Movement Restriction

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The FCT Area Council elections BVAS deployment plan will see 3,345 accreditation devices distributed across 2,822 polling units, as INEC confirms early logistics movement and police announce a 6am–6pm restriction on election day. Anti-corruption agencies and security forces are also mobilised to deter vote trading and maintain order across Abuja’s six area councils.

Ondo APC Ward Congress Violence Raises Party Stability Questions

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The Ondo APC ward congress violence has escalated into a full-blown political crisis after two people were killed and several others injured during clashes in Idanre Local Government Area. Party elders have appealed for presidential intervention, while Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa denies allegations of sponsorship amid rising internal tensions ahead of key party processes.

INEC Warns Transport Unions Ahead of FCT Area Council Elections

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INEC warns transport unions ahead of the Federal Capital Territory area council elections, insisting that logistics discipline will determine whether voting begins on schedule. The commission said vehicles must deploy before dawn and meet agreed standards, stressing it will not tolerate excuses that could delay sensitive materials across polling units.

Shehu Sani Demands Probe of El-Rufai’s Eight-Year Kaduna Administration

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Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has called for a comprehensive probe of ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s eight-year administration, alleging financial irregularities and abuse of office. Sani urged anti-corruption agencies to investigate claims of mismanagement raised by the Kaduna State House of Assembly, intensifying political tensions ahead of the 2027 elections.

Soludo Says Sit-at-Home Suspension Is Driving Monday Trade Rebound in Onitsha

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Anambra Governor Charles Soludo says the sit-at-home suspension trade rebound is becoming visible in Onitsha, with increased Monday market activity following recent security enforcement. He linked improved commercial turnout to restored public confidence, though no independent economic data has yet quantified the scale of recovery.

Rivers Crisis: Fubara Dissolves Cabinet After Tinubu Intervention as Wike Signals Truce

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Rivers political crisis entered a new phase as Governor Siminalayi Fubara dissolved the State Executive Council 48 hours after President Bola Tinubu convened reconciliation talks involving Nyesom Wike. The move comes amid impeachment tensions and renewed federal mediation efforts in the oil-rich state.

Kwara Massacre: Village Head Says Bandits Operated 10 Hours Before Soldiers Arrived

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The Kwara massacre has reopened hard questions about how quickly Nigeria’s security apparatus reacts when rural communities come under attack. In Woro village, Kaiama Local...