Thursday, September 24, 2026

Politics

August 13, 2026

PDP to train 100 youths on vocational, entrepreneurial skills

The Peoples Democratic Party youth leader, Ibrahim Bala-Aboki, has announced a plan by its youth arm to train 100 youths in different vocational and entrepreneurial skills.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
August 13, 2026

Submission of views on state police closes today, Nigerians should contribute: Presidency

The presidency urged Nigerians to submit their thoughts on the National Policing Bill, announcing that submissions close on Thursday (today) by 5:00 p.m.

Armed Cops
August 13, 2026

ADC doubts Osun election will be free, calls Fadahunsi’s ‘kill Accord Party members’ denial ‘ridiculous’

“The manner of mobilisation and the kind of vehemence you see from the federal government on what is about to unfold in Osun is scary,” said ADC.

Armed security operatives in Osun
August 13, 2026

Osun govt declares Friday public holiday as Adeleke seeks re-election

Governor Ademola Adeleke hdeclared Friday as a work-free day to give public service workers in Osun the chance to prepare for and participate in Saturday’s governorship election.

Governor Ademola Adeleke
August 13, 2026

‘Kill Accord Party Members’: APC blames Gov Adeleke, supporters for Osun violence

“Governor Adeleke has not justified himself as the chief security officer of the state to rein in his supporters in terms of violence happening in the state,” said APC.

Adeleke, Fadahunsi
August 13, 2026

India backs stronger Nigeria’s role in BRICS

India has urged a stronger role for Nigeria in BRICS, saying the country could enhance Global South representation and influence.

India’s high commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh
August 13, 2026

Present democratic gains in Bangladesh triggered by July 2024 uprising: Envoy

The Bangladesh high commissioner to Nigeria says current job quota reforms, youth political participation, and institutional changes are dividends of the July 2024 uprising.

Bangladesh high commissioner to Nigeria, Miah Kabir,
August 12, 2026

ADC alleges plot to arrest Aregbesola ahead of Osun poll

This comes amid heightened tensions and pre-election violence recorded in the state.

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola
August 12, 2026

Osun Election : Akpabio, Uzodimma, others arrive Osogbo for APC mega rally

INEC has fixed August 13 as the deadline for campaigns ahead of the election.

Akpabio. Uzodimma, Ahmed Usman
August 12, 2026

Edo: NSCDC mobilises 500 officers for Osun governorship poll

NSCDC has deployed 500 operatives from Edo to Osun to support security operations for the August 15 governorship election.

Armed NSCDC