Aminu Tambuwal

An Abuja Federal High Court has upheld the result of the Sokoto state gubernatorial election that led to the emergence of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal as Governor.

Emerging reports indicate that a new batch of 34 Nigerians have been deported from Six European countries over Immigration-related issues. The countries include Iceland, Germany, Hungary, Belgium, Austria and Switzerland.

Nigeria’s acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has ordered the deployment of extra military battalion, police reinforcements and Civil Defence Corps to troubled areas in Taraba in the wake of ethnic clashes in the area.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will display preliminary voters' register at the various registration centres across the country from next week.

THE Sultan of Sokoto and the President of Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has advised Muslims to look out for the new moon of Shawwal on June 24.

In a press statement released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) the national electoral body said it will verify the signatures of petitioners for the recall of Sen. Dino Melaye, from the Senate on July 3.