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Court Blocks Pro Wike’s Rally in Bayelsa

Supreme Court Removes Julius Abure as Labour Party Chairman
A five-member panel set aside an appeal court ruling, holding that party leadership is an internal affair beyond judicial reach.

New Alaafin of Oyo Calls for Peaceful Celebrations Ahead of Coronation
Oba Akeem Owoade urged residents to shun vendetta and acrimony as he completed the Oro Ipebi rites before Saturday's crowning.

Rivers State Cancels Procurement, Orders Refunds to Contractors
Ibas voided all MDA tenders, citing a Supreme Court ruling and the absence of an Appropriation Law, and ordered immediate refunds.

Edo Election Tribunal Affirms Okpebholo as Governor
The tribunal dismissed petitions by the PDP, Action Alliance and Accord, faulting their evidence; Ighodalo plans an appeal.

Pregnant Woman Dies After Hospital Denies Treatment Over ₦500K Deposit
Her husband Akinbobola Folajimi says Kemi died en route to a general hospital in Epe, sparking calls for healthcare reform.

Labour Union Shuts Down Ogini Oil Field in Delta Over Local Content Violations
Welders protesting Sterling Global's use of Indian workers want them repatriated, urging Tinubu and Oborevwori to enforce local content hiring rules.

Edo PDP, APC Clash Over Fake Judgment, Await Tribunal’s Ruling Today
Both parties accuse each other of leaking a fabricated split decision online as the tribunal prepares to rule on Ighodalo's petition.

President Tinubu Sacks Mele Kyari, Reshuffles NNPC Board
Bashir Ojulari becomes chief executive and Ahmadu Musa Kida chairman of a new 11-man board tasked with raising oil and gas output.

Police Urge Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan to Cancel Planned Sallah Rally

Bobrisky Arrested by Nigerian Immigration Authorities
The immigration service confirms he is a person of interest in an investigation, but has not disclosed the grounds for detaining him.

Atiku Can Only Pretend to Have Character – Wike’s Aide
Olayinka cited Obasanjo's memoir and the 2023 running mate row to argue Atiku broke his word, unlike Wike.

Senate President Akpabio Demands Justice for 16 Killed in Edo State
The travellers, believed to be northerners, were killed by a suspected mob in Uromi, with authorities promising a thorough investigation.

Three Killed, One Injured in Tanker Accident In Warri

Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Husband Demands Apology from Senator Nwebonyi Over Marriage Claims
His lawyer gave the senator 14 days to retract claims the marriage was coerced, or face legal action.

Governor Fubara Denies Allegations as Missing Ex-HOS Wife Seeks Help
Fubara says Nwaeke was paid or coerced to lie, while the ex-official's wife pleads for help locating him.

Ex-HOS: State of Emergency Saved Rivers from Chaos
George Nweke says he resigned freely and accuses suspended governor Fubara of ordering the Assembly fire and other destruction.

Edo PDP Calls for State of Emergency Over Killing of 7 in Uromi
The opposition party blames reorganised vigilante operatives and Governor Okpebholo, citing over 100 deaths, and wants Tinubu to intervene urgently.