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June 5, 2026

State police framework nearing completion, says Presidency

The Presidency has said significant progress has been made towards the establishment of state police, with a constitutional amendment expected in the coming weeks following extensive consultations among key stakeholders.   Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed
Politics
June 5, 2026

2027: INEC warns parties against primaries held after May 30

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties that any primary election conducted outside its May 30, 2026 deadline remains invalid unless a higher court overturns an earlier Federal High Court judgment on the matter.   INEC National
Politics
June 5, 2026

NDC Defends Primaries, Denies Imposition of Candidates

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed allegations of irregularities and candidate imposition in its recently concluded presidential, governorship, National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly primaries.   In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the party’s National Secretary,