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INEC Declares Full Readiness for Osun Governorship Poll, Extends PVC Collection Deadline
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its readiness to conduct a free, fair, credible and peaceful governorship election in Osun State on August 15, 2026, assuring Nigerians that all critical preparations have been concluded.
Police arrest Osun SSG, five others over alleged vote-buying offences
The Osun State Police Command has arrested the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mr Teslim Igbalaye, along…
2027: INEC settles controversy over election timetable change
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied changing the timetable for the 2027 general elections, dismissing a new schedule circulating on social media as fake.
First Lady Remi Tinubu Urges Nigerians To Embrace Compassion, Patriotism
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to demonstrate greater compassion toward one another and deepen their commitment to national unity, saying love, kindness, and mutual support remain essential to building a stronger nation.
INEC Is Neutral, I Won’t Allow Opposition To Rope Me, We’ll Wrestle To Finishing Point — Tinubu
With less than six months to the 2027 presidential election, President Bola Tinubu has vowed not to allow the opposition to persuade him against his will, saying that he will wrestle them to the finishing point.
PFIPC Probe: Reps Committee Declares Disputed DG’s Appointment Letter Fake
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the alleged operation of the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council has described the appointment letter received by Adeniyi Adeyemi, who identified himself as the Director-General, as fake.
FG Arraigns Ansaru Commanders, Three Others Over Oriire Kidnap
The Federal Government on Wednesday arraigned two commanders of the Ansaru terrorist organisation and three other suspects before the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges bordering on terrorism, kidnapping and the murder of two teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
US-Iran war: Nigeria tops Africa in petrol price surge
Nigeria recorded the sharpest increase in petrol prices across Africa during the first half of 2026, with pump prices surging by 39.5 per cent as the Middle East conflict disrupted global crude oil supplies and exposed the country’s vulnerability to external market shocks despite growing domestic refining capacity.
‘Resign, you are partisan’ – NDC tells Lagos CP over City Boy Movement event
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has demanded the immediate suspension of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, for attending an event organised to promote President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
Malawi Stun Super Falcons Of Nigeria In 2026 WAFCON Tie
Nigeria dominated play but failed to score. Against the run of play, Malawi scored three times in the second half to stun Nigeria at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.