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Politics

July 20, 2026

2027: YPP unveils Lagos secretariat 

Mr Filani said the party was committed to rescuing Nigeria through purposeful leadership.

Young Progressives Party
July 20, 2026

I’ve made UK better, stronger than my predecessor: Keir Starmer

Mr Starmer hailed himself for taking the Labour Party from “historic defeat” in 2019 to winning the country’s general election in 2024, when it ousted the Conservative Party.

Keir Starmer (Credit: X)
July 20, 2026

Court dismisses Ned Nwoko’s suit challenging Okowa’s candidacy for Delta North senatorial district

The Federal High Court, Abuja, rejected Mr Nwoko’s suit seeking to void Mr Okowa’s emergence as the APC candidate for the Delta North senatorial district.

Ifeanyi Okowa And Ned Nwoko
July 20, 2026

Andy Burnham takes over as UK’s prime minister, vows to end homelessness

“On my first day as Prime Minister, I’m announcing this government’s commitment to finally end long-term rough sleeping across the UK at the earliest opportunity,” he said.

Andy Burnham
July 20, 2026

My administration remains focused on service, says Gov Alia

Governor Hyacinth Alia says his administration remains undeterred, focused, and deeply committed to serving the people in Benue.

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia
July 20, 2026

Group hails Badejo-Okusanya’s emergence as NBA president

Women in Business and Politics congratulated Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya on her election as NBA president, stating that her emergence marks a milestone for women’s leadership.

Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya
July 20, 2026

Osun governorship poll gathers momentum amid pre-election violence 

Mr Adeniran said political thuggery was still dominant in the state despite efforts of security agents to check criminal activities.

Governor Ademola Adeleke, APC's Bola Oyebamiji and the scenarios of violence in Osun State
July 20, 2026

INEC says Osun residents’ PVCs ready for collection ahead of governorship poll

INEC has announced that PVCs of eligible voters who registered or updated their records during the recent CVR exercise in the state are ready for collection.

Ademola Adeleke and Oyebamiji
July 20, 2026

Governors urged to embrace non-custodial prison sentences

Mr Enobore, a former spokesman for the Nigeria Correctional Service, gave the charge in an interview on Monday in Abuja.

Nigerian Governors Forum
July 20, 2026

Kaduna: 12,000 people defect to APC in Lere LG

Twelve thousand members of opposition political parties have defected to the All Progressives Congress in the Lere council area of Kaduna.

APC members