Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, has arrived back in Nigeria following an overseas trip. His return was confirmed by former presidential aide Lauretta Onochie in a social media post on Saturday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In addition to his return, Atiku addressed ongoing legal challenges involving the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Key points from his reaction include:

• Atiku alleged that efforts to judicially deregister the NDC demonstrate President Bola Tinubu’s “desperate determination” to establish a one-party state in Nigeria.

• He claimed that the President is fearful of a free and fair election in 2027 and that these actions contradict the democratic aspirations of the Nigerian people.

• The legal situation follows a Federal High Court ruling in Lokoja, Kogi State, where Justice Isah Dashen set aside a previous judgment that had ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the NDC.

• The court ruled that the December 10, 2025, judgment was flawed because the Peace Movement Party (PMP) was not included as a necessary party to the suit.

• In a statement released by his media office, Atiku warned that attempts to undermine opposition parties could lead to chaos and anarchy, emphasizing that free and fair elections are the “soul of democracy”.

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.