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Court rejects el-Rufa’i’s bail bid after hospital disowns medical report

July 3, 2026July 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

Kaduna State High Court has dismissed another bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, in the criminal case brought against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC). Justice D. H. Khobo, in a ruling delivered on June 29, 2026, turned down el-Rufa’i’s third request for bail, which was based on medical grounds. A key issue before the court was a medical report submitted by the former governor in support of his application. The document, marked as Exhibit ‘A’, was purportedly issued by…

2027: “Era of ballot box snatching, result manipulation is over” – INEC

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that ballot box snatching and election result manipulation will no longer determine the outcome of elections, declaring that stronger legal and technological safeguards are now in place ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN), gave the assurance yesterday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, to the commission’s headquarters. The meeting centred on strengthening collaboration between both agencies, particularly in voter education and public awareness ahead…

“Tinubu has delivered more for North than any previous administration” – Uba Sani

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu has delivered more developmental projects and interventions to Northern Nigeria than any previous administration, pointing to investments in infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare and other critical sectors as evidence of the President’s commitment to the region. The governor also dismissed claims that the North may withdraw its support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence that the President would secure even more votes from the region than he received in the 2023 presidential poll. Sani made the remarks…

Alleged ₦400m bribery: Atiku demands Gbajabiamila’s suspension

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations of a ₦400 million bribery scandal and questions surrounding a ₦27.4bn budgetary allocation. In a statement issued yesterday by the Atiku Media Office, the former vice-president said President Tinubu must demonstrate leadership by ensuring that members of his administration are held accountable for their actions. Atiku was reacting to allegations made by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, Director General of the Presidential Foreign…

“State police won’t solve insecurity” – Buba Galadima

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says it could be weaponised against opposition A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has cautioned against the proposed creation of state police, arguing that the initiative would neither address Nigeria’s security challenges nor strengthen democracy. Galadima, speaking during an interview on a television programme yesterday, said the proposed policing structure could instead be used by political officeholders to intimidate opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election. He was reacting to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, which was…

NDC appeals court judgment voiding registration

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As INEC grants party access to portal The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed an appeal against the recent judgment of the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, which voided the party’s registration. This is coming just as its National Leader, Seriake Dickson, announced that the names of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and himself have been uploaded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. Dickson disclosed the development in a post on his 𝕏 page on Monday, saying the appeal had been filed alongside an application…

2027: Abuja court clears way for ADA registration

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Orders INEC to release access code Justice Peter Lifu, of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to generate and release a fresh access code to the leadership of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), led by Chief Akin Ricketts, to facilitate the party’s registration process. The court directed INEC to release the access code to the recognised Protem Secretary of the association within 72 hours. In his judgment, Justice Lifu held that INEC acted unlawfully by issuing the access code to Umar Ardo,…

Group seeks Tinubu’s disqualification from 2027 election over allegations of certificate forgery

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy (CFRPA) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Kano seeking the disqualification of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the 2027 presidential election . In suit FHC/K/CS/312/2026, the group alleged Tinubu presented “forged academic certificates from Chicago State University and a fake National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate” to INEC during the 2023 polls. INEC and Chicago State University are listed as co-defendants. The plaintiff contended Tinubu “never attended Government College Lagos as claimed,” arguing the school “was established in…

2027: INEC shifts release of access codes to political parties

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shifted the date for the release of the access code to political parties to today Monday, to enable them to upload the names of their nominated candidates for the 2027 general election. INEC had planned to release the access code last Friday, June 26, but sources from the commission and political parties said the release was shifted to Monday to ensure a smooth uploading of the access code. The Commission had earlier released the necessary nomination forms to the political parties. According to…

“2027 Elections won’t be like recent by-elections”, Opposition warns APC

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Aminu Imam

The National Democratic Congress (NDC), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) have dismissed suggestions by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that its victories in the Ekiti State governorship election and recent legislative by-elections are a pointer to the outcome of the 2027 general elections. The opposition parties argued that the Ekiti poll was an off-cycle election characterised by low voter-turnout, peculiar local dynamics and challenges with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), insisting that it cannot be used to predict a nationwide election. In separate interviews…