Monday, August 31, 2026

Politics

August 31, 2026

Tinubu’s reforms boost business confidence, says presidency

President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms are restoring confidence in Nigeria’s business environment and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs, says the presidency.

new business outlet inaugurated by the Minister of Women Affairs
August 31, 2026

Gov Mutfwang declares ‘Hisbah’ activities illegal in Plateau

Governor Caleb Mutfwang has declared the activities of any group operating under the guise of Hisbah illegal in Plateau.

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang
August 30, 2026

APGA wins all 21 LGAs, 321 councillorship seats in Anambra

Chairman of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), Genevieve Osakwe, said the election was free, fair and credible.

All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
August 30, 2026

2027: Yoruba youth ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‍‌‍‌‌group vows massive grassroots mobilisation for Lagos candidates

Bilisi Movement says it has intensified massive grassroots mobilisation across Lagos State to promote greater indigenous participation in governance.

RALLY
August 30, 2026

2027: Lagos PDP begins mobilisation, vows to defeat APC

Mr Olalemi said the party would deploy a strategic campaign machinery to mobilise voters across the state for its governorship candidate, Adedeji Doherty.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
August 30, 2026

2027: APC will win all elective positions in Lagos, Eredo chairman says

The chairman said that the party had mapped out strategies to achieve the goal.

APC LOGO
August 29, 2026

APM, PDP members dump parties for Oyo APC 

The wave of defections, which began in Ward 9, was led by the top leaders of both opposition parties.

August 29, 2026

Lagos APM governorship candidate urges accountability in public finance

Mr Adeoye said budgets should be based on citizens’ actual needs and developed through meaningful engagement with relevant stakeholders.

Prince Laja Adeoye
August 29, 2026

Gov Abiodun’s successor ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‍‌⁠‌must be thoroughly examined, says Ogun monarch

He said the scrutiny must go beyond political affiliation, ethnicity and zoning to cover the candidates’ competence, track records and family backgrounds.

The Eselu of Eseluland, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi
August 29, 2026

Osun Poll: APC candidate Oyebamiji concedes defeat, congratulates Gov Adeleke

“While we accept the outcome of the election and congratulate the winner, we cannot forget the painful incidents of violence and the lives that were lost,” he said.

APC candidate Oyebamiji