The Federal High Court (FHC) has issued (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, for a fair, impartial and expeditious determination of pre-election cases across the country. The new practice direction was issued by the Chief Judge (CJ), Justice John Tsoho on Tuesday. This, the CJ said is in exercise of the powers …
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Paraguay produced one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 encounter. The dramatic contest ended Germany’s campaign and marked a historic moment, as it was the first time the four-time world champions …
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A Kaduna State High Court has rejected the bail request filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, ordering that he remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) as his trial continues. Newsextra24 reports that the ruling was delivered on Monday by …
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has granted access codes to nine registered political parties to enable them upload the names of their candidates for the 2027 general elections. The parties reportedly include the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Nigeria Democratic Congress …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed money laundering charges against the immediate past Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), Ahmed Adamu Dikko, and his counterpart at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), Jimoh Olasunkanmi Yisawu. Newsextra24 understands that the charges are linked to …
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Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka has completed a permanent transfer to Coventry City from Brentford after the club activated the option to make his loan spell a full-time deal. Frank Onyeka joined the Sky Blues on loan in January and impressed during the second half of last season, making 14 Championship appearances …
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned a new suit seeking an order compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), until July 7 for hearing. Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned the case after counsel to the plaintiff, B.J. Akomolafe, sought an adjournment to …
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WhatsApp says it has started rolling out username reservations, a new privacy feature that will allow users to connect without sharing their phone numbers. WhatsApp made this known in a statement on Monday. The messaging platform said username reservations commenced on Monday, June 29, ahead of the full launch of …
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Brazil secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after a late Gabriel Martinelli winner. The match at Houston’s NRG Stadium produced an entertaining contest, with Japan pushing Brazil throughout the knockout encounter. Brazil started with Alisson Becker, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Casemiro, Bruno …
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday approved financing packages worth billions of dollars and naira. The funds are targeted at transportation, agriculture, power, infrastructure and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The approvals were announced by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele. Oyedele …
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