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Politics

June 30, 2026

Nigeria should not repeat SIEC mistake, Agbakoba warns against gifting governors unlimited police power

Mr Agbakoba expressed concern that state police may go the way of State Independent Electoral Commissions and local governments.

Current governors
June 30, 2026

Pre-election Cases: Federal High Court CJ limits adjournments to two, orders weekend filings

“The court and the parties shall prevent unnecessary delays and accordingly, not more than two adjournments shall be granted…,” the FHC said, among other guidelines.

judges
June 30, 2026

State Police: Agbakoba warns against president, governors having sole control over security chiefs’ appointments, removal

What we recommend is an interlocking appointment, funding, and removal process like that which governs the judiciary.

Tinubu with governors
June 29, 2026

Accord Party chairman predicts landslide victory for Gov. Adeleke in Osun poll

“Gov. Adeleke’s victory is certain, and our confidence is just about the total acceptance of the governor by both the voting public,” he said.

Accord Party
June 29, 2026

Court approves substituted service on Ireti Kingibe in FCT senatorial ticket dispute

Mr Awuru said all efforts to serve Mrs Kingibe were unsuccessful and sought an order to serve the senator by substituted means through her legislative aide.

Ireti Kingibe
June 29, 2026

2027: Group advocates equitable power sharing, seeks Christian governor in Kwara

“Our appeal is not about religion or replacing competence with sentiment

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
June 29, 2026

Gov Yusuf condoles with APC national secretary over mother’s death

Governor Abba Yusuf condoled with APC’s national secretary, Surajudeen Basiru, over the death of his mother, Sidikat Basiru.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
June 29, 2026

Gov Oborevwori celebrates Dein of Agbor, Benjamin Ikenchukwu, at 49

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has described the Dein of Agbor, Benjamin Ikenchukwu, as a traditional ruler whose reign has been marked by peace, unity and sustained progress.

Benjamin Ikenchukwu
June 29, 2026

Tinubu has not released budgetary allocations for 2027 elections: INEC

“This N800 billion plus sounds humongous, but when you calculate the average cost per voter, it is about $6, which is reasonable for a country such as Nigeria,” said INEC.

Joash Amupitan
June 28, 2026
National Democratic Congress (NDC)