Saturday, August 8, 2026

Politics

July 7, 2026

30 politically motivated killings recorded in Osun ahead of August 15 governorship election

The police have confirmed 30 cases of alleged politically motivated killings ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun

Ademola Adeleke and Oyebamiji
July 7, 2026

Lagos flooding started from White men’s colonisation of Nigeria, not caused by coastal highway: Senator Allwell Onyesoh

This flooding of Lagos did not begin today. It dates back to the days of the White men. So, what we are seeing today is not new,” Mr Onyesoh said.

July 7, 2026

Labour Party hails appellate court ruling affirming Nenadi Usman’s leadership

The Labour Party has welcomed a Court of Appeal judgement affirming that only its recognised national leadership can authorise litigation in the party’s name.

Senator Nenadi Usman
July 6, 2026

2027: INEC, ICPC train staff on corruption-free elections

INEC commenced a two-day sensitisation workshop for its staff as part of preparations for the 2027 general election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
July 6, 2026

Court fines ADC chieftain N100 million in lawsuit against Federal High Court chief judge

The judge struck out Mr Ukandu’s case, which was filed against the National Judicial Council, Messrs Tsoho and Lifu, respectively, for lack of diligence.

Justice John Tsoho
July 6, 2026

Gov Aiyedatiwa hails Olowo of Owo on 60th birthday

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa says the Olowo of Owo, Ajibade Ogunoye II, has shown remarkable foresight and purposeful leadership in the Owo Kingdom on his 60th birthday.

Olowo of Owo
July 6, 2026

State police will derail democracy, lead to tribal wars, ex-Governor Omehia warns Tinubu, Senate

Former Governor Celestine Omehia has cautioned Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the National Assembly against rushing the passage of the State Police Bill into law.

Tinubu standing with Akpabio, Omehia
July 6, 2026

My wife being Redeemed Church pastor downplays religious crisis in Nigeria, Tinubu tells pope’s emissary

“My wife is a pastor at an evangelical church. This downplays the religious connotation that the religious controversy in our country might have taken,” said Mr Tinubu.

Tinubu meeting with Pope Leo
July 6, 2026

Abia, Anambra seek peaceful principles in boundary conflict resolutions

The governments of Anambra and Abia have vowed to apply principles of peaceful resolution to address the lingering interstate boundary disputes between them.

The governments of Anambra and Abia
July 6, 2026

Kano: Gov Yusuf spends N928 billion on community development projects

The Kano government says it has spent over N928 billion on the execution of 1,508 community development projects in the last three years of Governor Abba Yusuf’s administration.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State