Thursday, August 6, 2026

Politics

July 21, 2026

Zamfara North: Court adjourns Shinkafi’s suit against APC, INEC

Mr Shinkafi alleged that the process was marred by irregularities and did not follow INEC guidelines and the Electoral Act 2022 as amended.

APC LOGO
July 21, 2026

Kogi people assure Tinubu of victory in 2027 presidential poll

The Kogi government and key political stakeholders in the state have assured President Bola Tinubu and the APC of overwhelming votes in the 2027 elections.

Ododo and Tinubu
July 21, 2026

President Ortega bans elections in Nicaragua after 20 years in power

Mr Ortega has been Nicaragua’s president since 2007. His previous presidential term was from 1985 to 1990.

Ortega with wife
July 21, 2026

Gov Aiyedatiwa celebrates Akeredolu’s legacy on posthumous birthday

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has paid tribute to Rotimi Akeredolu on his 70th posthumous birthday.

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa
July 21, 2026

ECOWAS approves appointment of new officials

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved new appointments to its strategic statutory positions and specialised institutions for 2026 to 2030.

July 20, 2026

2027: YPP unveils Lagos secretariat 

Mr Filani said the party was committed to rescuing Nigeria through purposeful leadership.

Young Progressives Party
July 20, 2026

I’ve made UK better, stronger than my predecessor: Keir Starmer

Mr Starmer hailed himself for taking the Labour Party from “historic defeat” in 2019 to winning the country’s general election in 2024, when it ousted the Conservative Party.

Keir Starmer (Credit: X)
July 20, 2026

Court dismisses Ned Nwoko’s suit challenging Okowa’s candidacy for Delta North senatorial district

The Federal High Court, Abuja, rejected Mr Nwoko’s suit seeking to void Mr Okowa’s emergence as the APC candidate for the Delta North senatorial district.

Ifeanyi Okowa And Ned Nwoko
July 20, 2026

Andy Burnham takes over as UK’s prime minister, vows to end homelessness

“On my first day as Prime Minister, I’m announcing this government’s commitment to finally end long-term rough sleeping across the UK at the earliest opportunity,” he said.

Andy Burnham