The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed it has not yet received the certified true copy (CTC) of a recent court ruling that voided the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Reversal of Previous Judgment: A Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi state, set aside its own earlier judgment that had previously ordered INEC to register the NDC as a political party.

• Constitutional Defect: Presiding Judge Isah Dashen ruled that the original judgment from December 10, 2025, was constitutionally defective because not all necessary parties were heard during the proceedings.

• Inclusion of Interested Parties: The ruling resulted from an application by the Peace Movement Party (PMP), which argued it should have been included in the initial case.

• Requirement for New Proceedings: Judge Dashen ordered that the substantive suit be restarted, requiring INEC, the PMP, and the NDC to all be joined as parties to the case.

• INEC’s Current Position: Although INEC is aware of the ruling made on Friday, the commission stated it cannot comment or take action until it receives and reviews the certified true copy of the judgment.

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has announced that Jubril Akorede Abdulrahman, a Nigerian citizen injured in a gas facility explosion in Qatar, has been discharged from the hospital and is now recovering. He is currently recuperating in housing provided by his employer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• The Incident: The explosion occurred at the Barzan Gas Supply Facility, operated by Qatar Energy, in Ras Laffan on June 21, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m. local time.

• Cause: According to Qatar Energy, the blast was an accident rather than an act of sabotage or hostility, occurring shortly after the facility restarted following a planned shutdown that began in December 2025.

• Casualties: There were 66 injuries reported, affecting nationals from Nigeria, Qatar, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, India, and Nepal. Fortunately, none of the injuries are considered life-threatening.

• Response and Support: NiDCOM Chair Abike Dabiri-Erewa expressed relief regarding Abdulrahman’s condition and urged Qatar Energy to continue providing necessary care for all injured workers. The commission also praised Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, for his swift intervention and monitoring of the situation.

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has mandated that all political appointees within his administration who are not yet registered members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) must join the party immediately. This directive was issued on Saturday during a meeting with government officials at the Coronation Hall of the Government House in Kano, as reported by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Strengthening the Party: Governor Yusuf emphasized that all officials are obligated to help build and strengthen the APC’s structure throughout Kano State.

• Support for Governance and Party: He stated that beyond their official duties, appointees must actively support the growth of the party at the grassroots level.

• 2027 Election Goals: The administration is focused on securing victories for the APC in all upcoming elections, including presidential, governorship, National Assembly, State House of Assembly, and local government contests.

• Presidential Bid: The governor confirmed the state’s intention to mobilize robust support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign.

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