Thursday, August 6, 2026

Politics

July 27, 2026

Osun Election: Gov. Adeleke declares Tuesday work-free day for PVC collection

Mr Adeleke said the work-free day was approved to enable public servants to prepare ahead of the August 15 governorship election and future polls in the state.

Osun governor, Ademola Adeleke
July 27, 2026

Ondo lawmakers boycott plenary, demand speaker’s resignation over N9 billion OSOPADEC budget

Olatunji Ifabiyi, the spokesperson for the Ondo State House of Assembly, says lawmakers will not hold a plenary until the speaker, Olamide Oladiji, resigns.

Olatunji Ifabiyi
July 27, 2026

What Nigerians need to know about Silk cigarettes Tinubu ‘can’t do without’

“We don’t respond to gossips,” a presidential spokesman, Daniel Bwala, told The Gazette.

Tinubu and packs of Silk cigarettes
July 27, 2026

ADP Rep candidate promises to prioritise security, education if elected

Mr Auta made the promise in Kachia on Saturday, while presenting his manifesto to the constituents.

July 27, 2026

Tired Tinubu leading Nigeria astray; he should ‘retire’, declares Obi

“President Bola Tinubu is tired. He should be allowed to retire in peace and go home and rest,” Mr Obi said.

July 27, 2026

Osun political violence worsens as gunmen attack INEC officials, cart away PVCs

“The hoodlums reportedly fired sporadically into the air and carted away three packs of PVCs,” a police statement said.

Adeleke, Amupitan, Oyebamiji
July 26, 2026

2027: Opposition must unite to unseat APC in Lagos, says DLA chairman

Mr Benson said opposition parties should work to provide a credible alternative capable of delivering good governance in Lagos State.

Democratic Leadership Alliance logo
July 26, 2026

2027: Tinubu should focus on his health; he can’t do more, says ex-SGF Babachir Lawal

Mr Lawal said Mr Tinubu is in poor health due to his frequent travels to France for medical treatment.

Babachir Lawal and Bola Tinubu
July 25, 2026

Obi’s ally Morris Monye alleges Delta NDC replaced him with APC defector for assembly ticket

Mr Monye accused the NDC of fraudulently substituting him with a defector from the APC for the Delta State House of Assembly ticket.

Obi's ally Morris Monye
July 25, 2026

2027: Embrace politics, pursue governance roles, Onaiyekan tells Nigerian women

“The difference is clear between men and women, but that difference should never be interpreted to mean that women are less,” the cleric said.

John Cardinal Onaiyekan