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Politics

August 19, 2026

Niger: Gov Bago backs fight against proliferation of small arms

Governor Umar Bago says his administration will continue to support the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons.

Small arms seizure
August 19, 2026

Ogogo: APC governorship candidate offers medical assistance to Nollywood actor battling cancer

Nollywood actor Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ Hassan, who is battling stage four cancer, has been admitted to a hospital for medical treatment.

Taiwo Hassan (Ogogo)
August 19, 2026

Ogun govt declares August 20 holiday to mark Isese Day

The Ogun state government has declared August 20 as a holiday to commemorate the 2026 Isese Day.

Isese adherents
August 19, 2026

Ashiru needs lesson in education funding: Kaduna Govt

For three consecutive years, Governor Uba Sani has committed about one-quarter of Kaduna State’s annual budget to education.

Isa Mohammed Ashiru and Uba Sani
August 19, 2026

Peace Accord: Tinubu not interested in peaceful 2027 elections, declares SDP candidate

“President Tinubu (@officialABAT) not showing up to the National Peace Accord signing yesterday shows that he is not committed to peace,” the politician stated.

Peace Accord event
August 19, 2026

2027 Elections: EU, Switzerland urge Nigeria to consolidate democracy

The European Union and Switzerland have urged Nigeria to consolidate democracy by conducting fair, credible, transparent and peaceful elections in 2027.

Signing of the National Peace Accord for political parties and candidates
August 19, 2026

Edo assembly dissolves standing committees, constitutes panel to probe ex-speaker

The Edo House of Assembly on Tuesday dissolved all its standing committees and constituted an investigative panel to probe allegations levelled against the former speaker.

Edo Assembly speaker Blessing Agbebaku
August 19, 2026

Buni lauds Tinubu’s commitment to peace, security in Lake Chad region

Governor Mai Mala Buni has commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to sustainable peace, security and economic growth of the Lake Chad region.

Governor Mai Mala Buni
August 19, 2026

Reps minority caucus, G-100 push for coalition to topple APC in 2027 elections

The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has announced a partnership with G-100 to galvanise opposition political parties for a common front ahead of the 2027 elections.

Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives
August 19, 2026

INEC chair Amupitan advises Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, other candidates on 2027 election campaign

“Tell the voters what you’ll do for the economy, security and education and how you intend to achieve it,” stated the INEC chairman.

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan