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Politics

June 24, 2026

Anambra assembly summons commissioners over flood crisis

The Anambra assembly has summoned key officials over flooding across the state.

Anambra State House of Assembly
June 24, 2026

Anambra: Soludo awards N640 million contract for maternal healthcare, market project

Mr Mefor said the council approved N237 million for the remodelling of Afouzo Market in Isuofia, Aguata LGA, and awarded the contract to Crystal Dove Construction Company Ltd.

Governor Charles Soludo
June 23, 2026

Lagos By-election: APC wins all three councillorship seats

LASIEC declared all three APC candidates winners of Tuesday’s councillorship by-election in the state.

APC LOGO
June 23, 2026

By-elections: INEC issues certificates of return to newly-elected lawmakers

INEC issued certificates of return to newly elected lawmakers in Saturday’s by-elections across various constituencies and senatorial districts in six states.

INEC Photo (Credit: Punch Newspapers)
June 23, 2026

Court fixes July 20 for judgement in NDC’s suit against new electoral act

The court fixed July 20 for judgment in a suit filed by the NDC seeking an order to strike down Sections 138 and 77(5) of the new Electoral Act, 2026.

National Democratic Congress (NDC)
June 23, 2026

Traditional institutions remain vital to national cohesion: Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said traditional institutions are important to strengthening national unity and promoting peaceful coexistence across the country.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
June 23, 2026

Court orders INEC to register new political party CDA within seven days

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, has affirmed the Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA) as a duly registered political party.

Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA)
June 23, 2026

Tinubu congratulates Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, on 85th birthday

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, on his 85th birthday.

Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe
June 23, 2026

Tinubu sympathises with Peter Obi, chastises him for being childish

We sympathise with him. That reality he fantasises about is mostly a figment of his imagination.

Peter Obi speaking with Bola Tinubu
June 23, 2026

NGF official advocates resilient institutions for lasting reforms

This was disclosed in a statement on Monday in Abuja by Fatima Usman-Katsina, head of Federal and National Assembly Affairs at the NGF.

Governors