Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Politics

July 12, 2024

Reps wade into PSC, IGP Egbetokun face-off over police recruitment

The House of Representatives has waded into the face-off between the PSC and the IGP over recruitment into the force.

IGP Egbetokun and PSC chair DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.)
July 11, 2024

Campaign advisers discussing plans to convince Biden to drop reelection bid: Report

Two members of Mr Biden’s administration and campaign advisers told allies that they do not believe the American leader should seek reelection.

Joe Biden
July 11, 2024

Appeal Court upholds Ododo’s election as Kogi governor

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal upheld the election of Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress as the governor of Kogi.

Muri Ajaka and Usman Ododo
July 11, 2024

Tinubu hails Supreme Court’s verdict affirming constitutional rights of local governments

This judgment stands as a resounding affirmation that we can use legitimate means of redress to restructure our country…,” said Mr Tinubu.

Tinubu and Supreme Court
July 11, 2024

Police beef up security ahead of Delta council polls on Saturday

The police command in Delta has ordered a massive deployment of personnel to ensure a hitch-free local government election slated for Saturday.

Prof. Yakub Mahmood
July 11, 2024

LG Autonomy: Gbenga Daniel congratulates Tinubu, Supreme Court

“President Tinubu and the Supreme Court have restored sanity to the Nigerian political space as this will allow the dividends of democracy to reach the masses,” said Mr Daniel.

Daniel, Tinubu, and Ariwoola
July 11, 2024

Supreme Court: Adamawa sues FG over distribution of revenue from federation account

Adamawa is seeking declaration that – “any deductions or withholdings made without constitutional backing are unconstitutional.”

Adamawa governor and Tinubu
July 11, 2024

LG Financial Autonomy: Youths hail Supreme Court verdict

CYMS has hailed the Supreme Court judgment on local government financial autonomy against the 36 governors in favour of the federal government,

The Supreme Court of Nigeria
July 11, 2024

Collapsed Cabinet (Full List): Under-fire Ruto sacks all his ministers

President William Ruto sacked all his cabinet members on Thursday to placate protesters.

Ruto and ministers
July 11, 2024

Mali’s military government to allow political parties to resume work

Mali’s transitional military government said on Thursday that it would allow political parties to resume operations after a three-month suspension.

Col. Assimi Goita