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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a training programme for state coordinating supervisors of its Electoral Operations Support Centre (EOSC) ahead of the 2027 General Election. The commission said the training is focused on improving the speed and accuracy of electoral incident reporting during the elections. INEC disclosed this in a post on its X handle on Wednesday, stating that the programme was organised by its Electoral Operations Department. According to the commission, the training is designed to equip state coordinating supervisors with the skills needed to effectively coordinate EOSC activities and train personnel who will provide operational support during…

The Federal Capital Territory Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared an indefinite strike in Abuja over unresolved issues concerning the promotion and career progression of teachers in the FCT. The industrial action begins on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, following the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The NLC had issued the ultimatum on September 8, 2026, demanding that the FCTA address what it described as long-standing welfare concerns affecting teachers across the nation’s capital. The labour council said the decision to commence the strike followed the failure to resolve the disputes within the stipulated…

More than 1,000 Islamic clerics have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to seek re-election in the 2027 presidential election, citing economic hardship, insecurity and other challenges confronting Nigerians. The call was contained in a communique issued at the end of a national conference on “An Assessment of the State of the Nation under President Tinubu and the 2027 General Elections,” held in Kano State on Sunday. The position comes amid separate endorsements of Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima by the Jama’atul Izalatul Bid’a Wa Iqamatussunnah (JIBWIS) and the Qadiriyya Sufi sect for the 2027 presidential election. According to…

The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday took the second reading of the Oyo State University of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora Bill, 2026, marking another significant step towards the formal establishment of the institution as a university. The plenary session was presided over by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Muhammad Abiodun Fadeyi, in the absence of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Edward Ogundoyin, who was away on an official engagement.n The Bill, which seeks to provide the necessary legislative framework for the transformation and establishment of the Oyo State University of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, was jointly…

Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT); Kingsley Chinda, APC governorship candidate in Rivers; and their supporters met with Siminalayi Fubara, the state governor, and members of his political camp as part of ongoing reconciliation efforts. The Rivers government has been at loggerheads with the state house of assembly — whose members are loyal to Wike. In March 2025, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers and suspended Fubara, his deputy, and the lawmakers following a protracted political crisis in the state. The president lifted the emergency in September 2025 and reinstated the governor and…

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) House of Representatives candidate for Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency, Engr. Toheeb Adegoke ADLAT, has expressed profound appreciation to party leaders, stakeholders, supporters and residents of Akinyele and Lagelu for their impressive turnout and support at the party’s general meeting held in Akinyele Local Government. ADLAT, in a message of appreciation following the meeting, described the gathering as remarkable and memorable, saying the large turnout and enthusiasm displayed by supporters demonstrated the growing strength, unity and acceptance of the APM across the constituency. He commended the people of Akinyele and Lagelu for the warm reception, solidarity and…

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Campaign Committee in Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State has held its inaugural meeting, with members charged to intensify grassroots engagement and remain proactive in their various wards. The meeting, held yesterday at the constituency office of Hon. Olajide Akintunde (AKT), was presided over by the Director-General of the Campaign Committee, Hon. Jide Adeniran. Speaking at the meeting, Adeniran appreciated the contributions and support of the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, Hon. Olajide Akintunde and the Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, as well as other leaders and elders across the…

Lawal Daura, vice-presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), says the 2027 elections must not be won through electoral manipulation. Daura spoke on Tuesday at the launch of the national campaign management committee (NCMC) of the Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO). The former director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS) said attempts to rig the 2027 elections would be resisted, adding that those behind such plans “have a surprise coming”. Daura said the number of registered voters in Nigeria has surpassed 100 million, describing the figure as significant for the 2027 elections. “For us that are in the political arena,…

Lionel Messi ended his remarkable Argentina international career in style, scoring once and providing two assists as the world champions defeated Benin 3-0 at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Tuesday night. The October 6 fixture marked Messi’s final appearance for Argentina, bringing the curtain down on a 21-year international career that saw him lead the country to major honours, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Messi played a key role throughout the farewell match, contributing directly to all three goals as Argentina secured a comfortable victory in front of their home supporters. Former Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr was…

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission ( OYSIEC) has commenced the recruitment process for the ad hoc staff to be engaged for the December 29 Local Government Council Elections in the State. According to a statement signed by the Chairman of the electoral body , Dr Afees Adeniyi and made available to journalists on Monday, 5th of October, 2026, the registration for the required positions will run from the 5th of October to 20th October, 2026. The statement directed eligible and interested individuals to register on the electronic recruitment portal of the commission within the stipulated period of time. The…