2027: No INEC in Nigeria, only judiciary determines who rules – Fayose claims

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3 weeks ago

July 16, 2026

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Mr Isaac Fayose, younger brother to former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has raised the alarm over what he called the ‘collapse of democracy’ in Nigeria.

Featuring in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ on Wednesday, Fayose said there is no Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in the country.

According to him, the judiciary determines who rules Nigeria, claiming that it is the reason houses are being built for judges.

“There is nothing like INEC or democracy in Nigeria. What we have now is government of the court, by the court and for the court.

“In the last 12 years, all the presidents have been to court. So, it’s the judiciary that have been giving us presidents. We’re no longer practicing democracy.

“Look, we’re looking to 2027 but it will still end up in court. We will have a coronation. We have dictators who are not in military uniforms.

“Take a look at what they are doing to the opposition: the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. They have taken them to square zero,” he said.

World U20 Championships: Jessica Oji Delivers Historic Shot Put Gold for Nigeria in Eugene

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45 minutes ago

August 7, 2026

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Jessica Oji made history for Nigeria at the World U20 Championships, winning a landmark shot put gold medal in Eugene.

The Nigerian produced a commanding performance in the women’s shot put to claim the title with a best throw of 18.08 metres, becoming the first Nigerian athlete to win a world championship gold in a field event at any level.

Oji opened her series with an impressive 18.05m before improving to 18.08m on her third attempt. She followed that with 17.95m, while her fourth effort was ruled a foul.

Her winning mark was enough to keep her at the summit of the standings, with Oji emerging as the only competitor to surpass the 18-metre barrier.

The historic victory represents a major milestone for Nigerian athletics and adds another significant achievement to the country’s growing reputation in global track and field.

Nigeria also advanced to the final of the mixed 4x100m relay after finishing second in their heat in 41.91 seconds.

Miracle Ezechukwu delivered one of the standout moments of the qualifying round, producing a spectacular anchor leg with a 10.05-second split.

The Nigerian dramatically reduced the deficit to Germany and came close to overtaking the United States in the closing stages.

Ezechukwu teamed up with Tejiri Godwin, Rosemary Nwankwo and Perfect Faye to secure Nigeria’s place in the final.

Precious Opinion also boosted Nigeria’s medal prospects by reaching the men’s triple jump final with a personal-best leap of 16.02m.

The mark, achieved with a legal wind reading of -0.9m/s, ranked fourth among the qualifiers and leaves Opinion within reach of a podium finish.

Jecinta Lawrence and Faith Ezechukwu were unable to advance to the women’s 400m final after exiting at the semifinal stage.

Lawrence clocked 54.86 seconds to finish seventh in her semifinal, while Ezechukwu recorded 54.68 seconds to place eighth.

Both had earlier secured automatic qualification from the opening round, with Lawrence running 53.97 seconds and Ezechukwu 54.38 seconds.

David Dominion Udoh’s men’s 400m campaign, meanwhile, ended in the opening round after he was disqualified for a lane infringement under Technical Rule 17.3.3.

With Oji already securing a historic gold, Nigeria will now turn its attention to the remaining finals in Eugene.

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NIA Commends NAICOM on Recapitalization Exercise

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1 hour ago

August 7, 2026

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The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has commended the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) for its fair, transparent and structured implementation of the minimum capital requirements under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025.

In an official statement released today, the Chairman of the NIA, Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, praised NAICOM’s structured approach — highlighting that clear regulatory guidelines, systematic verification, defined timelines, and rigorous supervisory oversight provided operators with a credible framework to navigate the recapitalisation exercise successfully.

Mrs. Nwachukwu noted that the exercise underscores NAICOM’s commitment to regulatory fairness and orderly market development, marking a pivotal milestone in bolstering the financial capacity, stability, and global competitiveness of the Nigerian insurance sector.

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