Here are the top stories from across the country today.
1. 2027 POLLS: INEC extends date for parties to submit gov, Assembly lists
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the list of candidates for the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections scheduled for the February 2027 General Election.Read more
2. APC completes 2027 candidate upload ahead of INEC deadline, says Yilwatda
The All Progressives Congress has concluded the electronic submission of its candidates for the 2027 general elections, completing the exercise ahead of the deadline originally set by the Independent National Electoral Commission.Read more
3. Police raid suspected drug hideout in Delta, seize 21 bags of Indian hemp
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old man and recovered 21 bags of suspected Indian hemp during an…The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old man and recovered 21 bags of suspected Indian hemp during an intelligence-led operation in Ukwani Local Government Area.Read more
4. Police nab 26-yr-old suspected cultist, recover locally made gun in Ekiti
Operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command have arrested a 26-year-old man, identified as Sunday Samuel, over alleged cult-related activities in Efon Alaaye, Efon Local Government Area.Read more
5. Police arrests five ‘suspicious’ Pakistanis in Benue with 35 phones
The Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistani nationals regarded as ‘suspicious’ during separate operations in Otukpo and Ugbokolo areas of the state.Read more
6. Tuface unfollows wife, Natasha, as nightclub brawl takes another turn
Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has unfollowed his new wife, Natasha Osawaru on Instagram.Read more
7. Fiancé of late actress, Temitope Osoba, claims she died at a police station
The fiancé of late Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, has alleged that contrary to stories making the rounds, the actress died at a police station in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.Read more
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