Charles Omole, the Director-General of the Institute for Police and Security Policy Research (IPSPR), has rejected claims that President Bola Tinubu is advocating for state police to manipulate the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Logistical Impossibility: Omole stated that it is practically impossible to establish functional state police services before the next general election, citing the complex constitutional, legal, and operational processes involved.

• Debunking Rigging Allegations: He argued that the theory of using state police to rig elections is illogical, noting that it would be far simpler for a President to utilize a single police force already under their control rather than creating and managing 36 separate state police services.

• Strategic Objectives: Omole suggested that the President’s primary goal is likely to finalize the legal framework for state policing during his current term, ensuring a smooth transition to implementation should he win a second term.

• Need for Reform: He emphasized the necessity of a federal technical team to properly redesign policing, warning that merely replicating the current Nigeria Police structure at the state level—without addressing jurisdictional and operational challenges—could exacerbate existing security issues.

The proposed legislation, which has passed through the House and Senate, aims to amend Section 214 of the Constitution to formally establish both federal and state police services.

Families nationwide are starting to see financial relief as the retail cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) drops, driven by better supply levels and lower depot prices. While price reductions are not uniform, market data indicates that costs have begun to stabilize in major urban centers following a recent period of significant price hikes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

As of late June 2026, the national retail price for cooking gas typically ranges from ₦1,100 to ₦1,650 per kilogramme, though prices can be higher in certain neighborhoods due to logistical challenges, such as transport costs and distance from supply depots. Regional price breakdowns include:

• Lagos, Ibadan, and Abeokuta: ₦1,100 – ₦1,350/kg.

• Benin City, Port Harcourt, and Warri: ₦1,150 – ₦1,400/kg.

• Onitsha and Enugu: ₦1,200 – ₦1,450/kg.

• Abuja: ₦1,250 – ₦1,500/kg.

• Kano and Kaduna: ₦1,300 – ₦1,550/kg, while Maiduguri and parts of the North-East remain higher at up to ₦1,650/kg.

Impact on Cylinder Refills Depending on the location and specific retailer, the cost to refill standard cylinders now falls within these ranges:

• 5kg Cylinder: ₦5,500 – ₦8,250.

• 6kg Cylinder: ₦6,600 – ₦9,900.

• 12.5kg Cylinder: ₦13,750 – ₦20,625.

Industry leaders, including Edu Inyang of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers and Ayobami Olarinoye of the NUPENG LPG Retailers Branch, noted that supply levels are normalizing, leading to increased product availability. While some retailers currently sell to consumers at prices between ₦1,600 and ₦1,800 per kg, marketers remain optimistic that if local supply and imports remain consistent, prices may continue to decrease in the coming weeks.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially commenced the submission of its final list of Senate and House of Representatives candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. This action follows the formal approval of the candidates by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), ensuring compliance with INEC’s established regulatory guidelines.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Several candidates have verified receiving their Form EC9 documentation from INEC as of Monday night. Among those cleared for re-election, House of Representatives members Donald Ojogo and Festus Adefiranye expressed gratitude to the party for the renewed opportunity to represent their constituencies.

A broad spectrum of candidates across various regions has been confirmed, including:

• Senate: Sunday Karimi (Kogi West), Prince Paul Ikonne (Abia South), Emmanuel Udende (Benue Northeast), Adeniyi Adegbonmire (Ondo Central), Titus Tartenger (Benue Northwest), and Olajide Ipinsagba (Ondo North).

• House of Representatives: John Odimayo, Abdulazeez Kaka, Samuel Okezie, Ekumankama Nkama, Abubakar Abdullahi, Festus Olarewaju, Rafiu Ajakaye, Mohammed Mamman, and Raheem Olawuyi.

Official Party Correspondence

In a formal communication dated June 29, APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda and National Secretary Ajibola Basiru confirmed that the finalized list was determined after a thorough review of reports from the party’s Primary Appeal Committees. The party emphasized that this transmission to INEC serves as its definitive stance for the affected constituencies, adhering to the Electoral Act.

Developments in Oyo State

APC candidates in Oyo State have also received their nomination materials in Abuja, specifically Forms EC13D and EC9. The senatorial candidates for the state include Yunus Akintunde, Remi Oseni, and Hannah Ogunesan, alongside a list of 14 confirmed House of Representatives candidates.

During the presentation, Prof. Yilwatda commended the integrity of the Oyo State primaries, describing them as free and fair. He further noted that the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Ali, and his running mate are scheduled to receive their forms this coming Thursday.

Dissenting Voices

While the process moves forward, the exercise has faced some opposition; notably, a group of aggrieved aspirants in Ondo State has staged protests, alleging manipulation within the selection process and urging the party to rectify perceived injustices.