Monday, July 13, 2026

Politics

July 9, 2026

Lagos assembly endorses Tinubu’s state police move

Speaker Mudashiru Obasa said ongoing security measures had strengthened efforts against kidnapping, terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes.

Lagos State Assembly
July 8, 2026

ADC bars state chapters from receiving court processes, engaging lawyers

Mr Abdullahi said the party received reports that court processes relating to the ADC were being served on state chapters across the country.

African Democratic Party (ADC)
July 8, 2026

2027: Ogun West indigenes endorse Adebutu for governorship

Mr Adebutu said he was humbled by the display of love from the true indigenes of Yewaland.

Oladipupo Adebutu
July 8, 2026

2027: Set aside ego, back Makinde for president, APM guber candidate tells Obi, Atiku

Mr Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, had declared his intention to run for the presidency under the APM.

Atiku, Seyi Makinde and Peter Obi
July 8, 2026

1,300 NSCDC officers to provide security for Edo LG elections

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 1,300 operatives across Edo’s three senatorial districts to provide security for Saturday’s local government elections.

NSCDC armed female squad
July 8, 2026

Nigeria-South Africa relations must be anchored on respect, protection of citizens: APC Governors

The Forum of First-Term Governors under the Progressives Governors’ Forum has condemned attacks on Nigerians and other nationals in South Africa.

APC governors
July 8, 2026

Tinubu building 100 housing units per LGA for vulnerable Nigerians, says aide

The presidential aide said the project was already underway and designed to provide succour to vulnerable Nigerians.

Renewed Hope housing
July 7, 2026

Nasarawa senator Ogoshi Onawo dumps ADC for APM 

Mr Onawo said his resignation from the ADC took effect from June 15, after careful reflection and extensive consultations.

Nasarawa South senatorial district, Ogoshi Onawo
July 7, 2026

Court reserves judgment in PDP leadership dispute suit

Members of the Wabara-led BoT filed the fresh suit.

PDP
July 7, 2026

30 politically motivated killings recorded in Osun ahead of August 15 governorship election

The police have confirmed 30 cases of alleged politically motivated killings ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun

Ademola Adeleke and Oyebamiji