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INEC Releases Final List of Presidential Candidates for 2027 Elections
SEP 13, 12:45 AM
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the final list of presidential candidates for the upcoming 2027 elections, featuring prominent figures such as Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi. The list reveals a significant gender imbalance, with only two female candidates among the eighteen contenders.
Legal Action Initiated Against UNN for Withholding Peter Obi's Academic Records
SEP 13, 12:15 AM
A prominent figure within the Labour Party has filed a lawsuit against the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, claiming it has unjustly refused to release the academic records of former presidential candidate Peter Obi. The suit names the university's vice-chancellor and the institution itself as defendants in this high-profile case.
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In a significant operation, the police in Ebonyi State have successfully rescued a cleric who had been abducted, while also recovering a locally made Beretta pistol and a stolen mobile phone. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region and the police's commitment to addressing them.
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