The Federal High Court in Jos, Plateau State, has directed the All Progressives Congress (APC) to submit the name of Hon. Ayuba Dalyop Mandung to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as its candidate for Jos South State Constituency in the 2027 general election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The court also barred the party from presenting Mancha John Vincent as its duly nominated candidate for the constituency.

Justice Dorcas Agishi issued the orders on Monday while delivering judgment in a suit filed by Mandung against Vincent, the APC and INEC over the party’s primary election held on May 20, 2026.

Mandung had challenged the alleged manipulation of the primary election results, particularly the figures announced at Giring Ward.

The plaintiff was represented by Ritji Timothy Yilwatda.

In her judgment, Justice Agishi held that results declared at the ward level could not lawfully be altered afterwards. The court also found that Mandung was not afforded a fair hearing during the process.

Consequently, the judge granted a perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from presenting Vincent as the APC’s duly nominated candidate for Jos South State Constituency.

The court further ordered the defendants to comply with the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution, the Electoral Act and the APC’s guidelines on the nomination of candidates.

In addition, the court issued a mandatory order compelling the APC to forward Mandung’s name to INEC as its candidate for the constituency in the 2027 general election.

The court also awarded costs of ₦500,000 against each of the three defendants—Vincent, the APC and INEC—bringing the total award to ₦1.5 million.

Mandung had instituted the case, marked FHC/J/CS/43/2026, seeking a declaration that he won the APC primary after securing the highest number of votes announced at the ward level.

He alleged that the original results were subsequently altered in favour of Vincent.

Before proceeding to determine the substantive issues, the court dismissed preliminary objections raised by lawyers representing the defendants.

Justice Agishi subsequently ruled in Mandung’s favour, granting the reliefs sought in connection with his nomination as the APC candidate for Jos South State Constituency in the 2027 election.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has challenged the Nigeria Police Force to provide evidence supporting claims that the group plans to resume enforcing Monday sit-at-home orders across the South-East.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The separatist group insisted that it had not instructed its members or the Eastern Security Network (ESN) to enforce any sit-at-home directive from October 12, 2026.

IPOB’s response followed reports of a police intelligence document dated October 9, 2026, which allegedly raised concerns about a possible return of sit-at-home enforcement in the region.

In a statement issued on Monday, the group’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, dismissed the allegation, maintaining that its position on the matter remained unchanged.

“There is no voice note. There is no order from IPOB or ESN to resume any sit-at-home. There is no plan by this movement to enforce anything on the people of the South-East or Imo State,” the statement read.

The group called on the police to present verifiable evidence to substantiate the claims contained in the reported intelligence document, including proof that the alleged message originated from IPOB or ESN.

IPOB also maintained that its activities remained focused on its stated objective of achieving Biafran self-determination through peaceful means.

The organisation further reiterated its position that it intended to boycott the forthcoming elections.

Beyond the sit-at-home controversy, IPOB urged the Federal Government to address the economic challenges confronting Nigerians, particularly hunger and unemployment.

It called on the authorities to prioritise policies and measures aimed at easing the hardship faced by citizens and responding to their concerns.

As of the time of filing this report, the police had yet to respond to IPOB’s statement or the allegations surrounding the reported intelligence document.

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has dissolved the State Executive Council following a valedictory session with members of his cabinet in Ado-Ekiti on Monday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

However, the governor retained three key officials: the Secretary to the State Government, Habibat Adubiaro; the Chief of Staff, Oyeniyi Adebayo; and the Chief Press Secretary, Olayinka Oyebode, who will continue in their respective positions.

The valedictory session, held at the Executive Council Chamber in the Governor’s Office, marked the end of the outgoing cabinet’s tenure as the Oyebanji administration prepares for a new term.

Speaking at the gathering, Oyebanji described the outgoing cabinet members as a formidable team whose contributions had helped his administration fulfil its commitments to the people of Ekiti State.

The governor expressed gratitude to God for the wisdom, grace and opportunity to serve the state, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving the lives of residents.

He also praised the cabinet members for their support and dedication to implementing government policies and programmes throughout their time in office.

Despite the dissolution of the council, Oyebanji assured the outgoing officials that he would maintain contact with them.

The latest development comes about two weeks after the governor approved the termination of appointments of political appointees across the state, including those serving on boards, commissions and parastatals.

According to a statement issued by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, the affected officials included Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants and Technical Assistants.

The statement clarified, however, that the dissolution did not affect chairmen and members of statutory boards.

Those exempted include the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC), Civil Service Commission, House of Assembly Service Commission and Judicial Service Commission.

Similarly, the governing councils of all state-owned tertiary institutions will remain in place, in accordance with the governor’s earlier directives.