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Politics

May 8, 2026

Gov Oborevwori reshuffles cabinet as two commissioners resign

He said the new supervisory arrangements took immediate effect.

Delta Governor, RT. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori
May 8, 2026

ADC Leadership Crisis: Nafiu-Bala Gombe seeks transfer of case against Mark, Aregbesola

Mr Gombe had written a letter to the chief judge of the Federal High Court on May 4, requesting that the case be transferred to another judge.

African Democratic Party (ADC)
May 8, 2026

Oyo assembly’s majority leader dumps PDP, to join APM

Mr Adedoyin’s resignation brings the number of PDP lawmakers to have resigned to four.

Sanjo Adedoyin
May 8, 2026

Nasarawa deputy speaker seeks support for Tinubu, APC in 2027

Mr Oyanki, who represents Doma North, made the call during a meeting with a forum of political appointees from Doma LGA.

Tinubu at APC rally
May 8, 2026

NDC will decide whether I’ll be presidential candidate or Obi’s running mate: Kwankwaso

Mr Kwankwaso has said NDC will decide whether he will be the party’s presidential candidate or a running mate to Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election.

and Former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso
May 8, 2026

Botswana’s former President Festus Mogae dies at 86

Mr Mogae died on Friday. He was 86 years old.

Festus ‌Mogae
May 8, 2026

Court fixes May 25 for NDC’s lawsuit against new electoral act

The court has fixed May 25 for a hearing in a suit filed by the NDC, seeking an order striking down Sections 138 and 77(5) of the new Electoral Act, 2026.

Nigeria Democratic Congress
May 8, 2026

Hayatu-Deen picks ADC nomination form for 2027 presidential election

Mr Hayatu-Deen pledged to unveil fresh governance ideas centred on massive job creation, reduced living costs, tackling insecurity, and lifting millions out of poverty.

May 8, 2026

Sudan accuses UAE of complicity in drone attack that killed UN peacekeepers

Sudan insisted that the drone attacks on the Kadguli logistics base by Rapid Support Forces last December constituted a war crime and accused the United Arab Emirates of complicity through its supply

Unrest in South Sudan (Credit: Foreign Policy)
May 8, 2026

Anambra assembly screens commissioner nominees

The Anambra House of Assembly on Thursday began screening commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Charles Soludo for confirmation.

Anambra State House of Assembly