Mahmood Yakubu Steps Down as INEC Chairman
INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu has stepped down from office after completing two terms, with National Commissioner May Agbamuche-Mbu taking over in an acting capacity pending the appointment of a substantive chairman.
Air Peace Pilots Tested Positive for Alcohol, Cannabis after the Port Harcourt Runway Incident – NSIB
The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed that Air Peace pilots and a cabin crew member tested positive for alcohol and cannabis following a July 2025 runway incident at Port Harcourt International Airport. All 103 passengers and crew escaped unhurt as the aircraft landed long after an unstabilised approach.
Wike Votes in Rivers LG Elections, Hails Peaceful Conduct of Polls
Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, cast his vote in the Rivers State local government elections on Saturday, commending the peaceful conduct of the polls and suggesting that the success of the exercise clears the way for lifting the state of emergency in the state.
Heavy Security as Rivers Residents Vote in Fresh Local Government Elections
Rivers State residents are casting their votes in fresh local government elections under heavy security, six months after the Supreme Court nullified the October 2024 polls. Security agencies have assured of safety, while analysts say the outcome could shape the state’s 2027 governorship race.
Peter Obi Threatens to Sue Deji Adeyanju Over Defamation
Peter Obi has threatened legal action against activist Deji Adeyanju over alleged defamatory posts on social media, demanding retractions and public apologies within seven days or face a lawsuit.
