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Politics

July 17, 2026

Yobe governor to spend N73 billion on agric empowerment, other projects

The Yobe government has approved N73.3 billion for various projects and services in the state.

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni
July 16, 2026

2027: Appeal Court restores INEC election guidelines 

In a judgement delivered on Thursday, a three-member panel of the appellate court barred further implementation of the lower court’s decision challenging the electoral guidelines.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
July 16, 2026

APC chieftain urges members to unite for candidates’ victory

Akanni Seriki, a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council, has urged APC members to work to ensure the victory of all the party’s candidates across the country in 2027.

APC chieftains in Lagos
July 15, 2026

Ize-Iyamu rallies support for APC candidates 

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has urged his loyalists to support all the party’s candidates in the 2027 elections.

Osagie Ize-Iyamu
July 15, 2026

Akpabio declares National Assembly Week open, urges greater transparency

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday in Abuja, declared the National Assembly Open Week open.

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio
July 15, 2026

I have kept my promise to Ham people, says Gov Uba Sani

Governor Uba Sani has broken a 20-year-old jinx in Jaba local government, with the commissioning of five township roads in Kwoi, the headquarters of the area council.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
July 15, 2026

INEC asks RMAFC for more funds ahead of 2027 elections

INEC has appealed to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission for increased funding to strengthen the commission’s operations ahead of the 2027 elections.

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan
July 15, 2026

Northerners warned against politicising terrorism, banditry

GAPAG has called on various associations in the north to stop politicising insecurity in the country.

President Bola Tinubu with security chiefs
July 15, 2026

De-registration of ADC, Accord Party, APP, AA, ZLP: Appeal Court reserves judgement

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday reserved judgment in appeals challenging the Federal High Court’s decision ordering INEC to deregister five opposition political parties.

ADC, Accord Party, APP, AA, ZLP
July 15, 2026

Nigerian diaspora community says Jimoh Ibrahim’s appointment yielding results

The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians applauded President Bola Tinubu for appointing Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s UN ambassador.

The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians