Thursday, August 6, 2026

Politics

August 3, 2026

Imole Campaign Council kicks as IG returns CP Gotan to Osun ahead of governorship poll

The campaign group of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke faulted the redeployment of CP Ibrahim Gotan to the state ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

Pelumi Olajengbesi
August 3, 2026

Makinde best consensus opposition presidential candidate for 2027: Lagos APM

The party said its position is based on Mr Makinde’s leadership record, governance style and performance rather than political sentiment or convenience.

Seyi Makinde
August 3, 2026

Kano senator Rufai Hanga dumps NDC, cites Kwankwaso’s sabotage 

Mr Hanga said his resignation takes immediate effect from Monday, August 3, 2026.

Senator Rufai Hanga
August 3, 2026

2027: Lagos NDC Reps candidate urges credible, transparent polls

“Nigerians deserve an electoral process that is transparent and free from bias, intimidation or manipulation,” she said.

Adedayo Ekong
August 3, 2026

El-Sisi, Macron discuss U.S.-Iran war, France wildfires

French and Egyptian presidents held a telephone conversation on Saturday in which the parties discussed regional security and bilateral cooperation.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President Emmanuel Macron
August 3, 2026

Soldiers exhume remains of slain Imo community leader from grave

Troops of 34 Artillery Brigade uncovered the shallow grave and exhumed the remains of a late community member, Ibe Anyadu, allegedly murdered in Imo.

Exhumed body of late community member, Ibe Anyadu
August 3, 2026

Tinubu govt rebukes Atiku over Nigeria’s economic growth statistics

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has been censured for criticising President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies.

August 3, 2026

Gov Kefas signs executive orders to combat political thugs, illegal miners

Governor Agbu Kefas on Sunday in Jalingo signed three executive orders aimed at tackling political thuggery, illegal mining and drug abuse in Taraba.

Taraba governor, Agbu Kefas
August 2, 2026

Elect credible leaders in 2027, Lagos NDC governorship candidate tells voters

“I urge every eligible voter to look beyond temporary inducements and cast their votes for candidates with integrity, competence and genuine commitment to public service,” he said.

Funsho Doherty
August 2, 2026

Osun Poll: No politician needs bloodshed to win election, says Afenifere chieftain

“Elections will come and go, but lives lost cannot be restored,” Mr Wellington said.

Osun State Map