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Politics

July 3, 2026

Press freedom is not freedom to defame, mislead, Tinubu warns journalists

The media exists to serve society by watching those entrusted with power, asking difficult questions, and holding government accountable.

President Bola Tinubu
July 2, 2026

Tinubu’s 700km legacy highway to boost national unity: FG

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu’s 700-kilometre legacy highway will connect states.

July 2, 2026

2027 Polls: Court affirms Mark-led leadership of ADC, dismisses Abejide’s suit

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Thursday affirmed the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress.

ADC chieftains
July 2, 2026

APC unity critical to reclaiming Oyo for 2027 electoral victory: Sharafadeen Alli

Sharafadeen Alli appealed to aggrieved members and stakeholders of the party to embrace reconciliation and unity ahead of the 2027 election.

Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli
July 2, 2026

NTAC revitalised under Tinubu’s ‘4D foreign policy: Official

Yusuf Yakub, the director-general of Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, says President Bola Tinubu’s ‘4D Foreign Policy’ has revitalised NTAC.

Nigerian Technical Aid Corps
July 1, 2026

Election Timetable Dispute: Court reserves ruling in INEC’s appeals

During the hearing of the appeals, Alex Izinyon, SAN, led two other SANs from INEC to argue the appeals.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
July 1, 2026

ALGON begs Tinubu to stop Ondo APC chieftains from altering list of candidates

Gbenga Fasua, ALGON chairman in Ondo, also appealed to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress during a news conference in Akure on Wednesday.

ALGON members
July 1, 2026

Gov Okpebholo congratulates Pius Odubu on 69th birthday

Governor Monday Okpebholo extended warm felicitations to former Deputy Governor Pius Odubu on his 69th birthday.

Pius Odubu
July 1, 2026

2027 Elections: NDC uploads Peter Obi’s nomination particulars to INEC portal

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has uploaded the particulars of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s portal.

Peter Obi+NDC logo
July 1, 2026

APC axes Suswam, Elegbeleye, others from final list of senatorial candidates submitted to INEC

Also dropped and replaced candidates forwarded to INEC are 19 House of Representatives candidates that emerged victorious in the party’s primary elections held in May 2026.

former Governor Gabriel Suswam and Gbenga Elegbeleye