Saturday, August 8, 2026

Politics

July 1, 2026

Zamfara earmarks N7 billion for 375 community projects under NG-CARES

The Zamfara government says it has earmarked N7.2 billion for development projects under the NG-CARES project in 375 communities across the state.

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal
July 1, 2026

2027 Elections: ADC uploads Atiku, Amaechi’s nomination details to INEC portal

The African Democratic Congress says it has uploaded the particulars of its presidential and vice-presidential candidates to INEC’s nomination portal.

Atiku standing with Amaechi
June 30, 2026

Court fixes July 7 for hearing in PDP, INEC suit

Justice Ibrahim also ordered the parties to file and serve their processes as agreed by July 6.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
June 30, 2026

APC will sweep Edo LG polls, deputy governor says

The council election is slated for July 11, following the EDSIEC’s release of the final list of candidates.

Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa
June 30, 2026

Hold political parties accountable in 2027, don tells INEC

According to him, both the ruling and opposition parties have displayed tendencies suggesting that the 2027 elections may see a decline in electoral credibility.

INEC headquaters
June 30, 2026

Delta assembly declares seat vacant as APC lawmaker defects to NDC

Mr Ogbetamah formally notified the house of his defection from the APC to the NDC in a letter dated June 19.

June 30, 2026

Ebonyi: Gov Nwifuru appoints new commissioners, reshuffles cabinet

Governor Francis Nwifuru on Monday appointed two new commissioners and effected a major cabinet reshuffle, redeploying several serving commissioners.

Francis Nwifuru
June 30, 2026

Nigerians should leave Tinubu alone; he’s done his bit fighting terrorists, bandits: Pastor Adeboye

Meanwhile, Mr Adeboye said God spoke to him about what would happen to sponsors of terrorism in Nigeria.

Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God
June 30, 2026

Nigeria should not repeat SIEC mistake, Agbakoba warns against gifting governors unlimited police power

Mr Agbakoba expressed concern that state police may go the way of State Independent Electoral Commissions and local governments.

Current governors
June 30, 2026

Pre-election Cases: Federal High Court CJ limits adjournments to two, orders weekend filings

“The court and the parties shall prevent unnecessary delays and accordingly, not more than two adjournments shall be granted…,” the FHC said, among other guidelines.

judges