INEC, Police Vow Crackdown on Politicians Ahead of 2027
INEC and the Nigeria Police Force have pledged to sanction politicians making inflammatory statements ahead of the 2027 elections, citing criminal incitement and Electoral Act violations.
Category : Politics
FG to Share N25,000 Monthly After Drawing $208m World Bank Loan
Nigeria drew an additional $208.29 million from an $800 million World Bank social safety net loan, pushing total disbursements to $744.61 million, with $55.39 million remaining.
Atiku Calls Tinubu's Cash Transfer 'Audio', Vows Probe
Atiku Abubakar condemns Tinubu's N33.75bn cash transfer as 'audio palliative', citing audit queries and vowing independent probe into payments.
Rivers Assembly Probes Funds for Odili's PAMO University
Rivers Assembly sets up a seven-member Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate state funds released to PAMO University of Medical Sciences since 2017, following the rejection of ₦6 billion in the 2026 budget.
Ex-IGP Adamu Wins SDP Nasarawa Governorship Ticket
Former IGP Mohammed Adamu wins SDP Nasarawa governorship ticket with 28,637 votes after sole candidate status, promising security, infrastructure, and inclusive governance ahead of 2027.
Wike Uses Amaechi's Brotherhood Test to Endorse Tinubu for 2027
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has used Rotimi Amaechi's own definition of brotherhood to argue that President Tinubu, not Amaechi, qualifies as a political ally, citing appointments at Rivers universities.
Kogi Activist Urges INEC Ward Creation Applications
Comrade Usman Okai Austin urges Kogi stakeholders to apply to INEC for new wards, citing Chairman Amupitan's fairness in recent polls.
Germany: Foreign Students Stay 2 Years, Extend 18 Months Post-Graduation
Germany permits foreign students to stay two years on a study residence permit, renewable for another two years, plus an 18-month job-seeker extension after graduation.
Peter Obi gives money too — Lere Olayinka counters 'no shishi' narrative
Wike's aide Lere Olayinka says Peter Obi gave money to delegates during PDP presidential bid, countering claims he spends nothing in politics.
Trump Sends Envoys to Moscow, Kyiv With New Peace Plan
President Trump dispatches envoys Witkoff and Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv with a new proposal to end the Ukraine war, amid fresh strikes and a proposed ceasefire.
PDP Gombe Youth Leader Resigns Amid Party Defections
Jamilu Ali Kalshingi, PDP Youth Leader in Gombe State, resigned on August 31, 2026, citing careful consideration, effective immediately.
Imo Lawmaker Extends Light Up Ideato to 3 Communities
Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere expands Operation Light Up Ideato to Ogwume, Dikenafai and Akpulu with 500KVA transformers, bringing total communities served to seven.
UN Approves Map Resolution; US Opposes
The UN General Assembly approved a resolution encouraging accurate world maps, with 164 votes in favor. The US was the only country to vote against, while six nations abstained.
SDP Orders Fresh Governorship Primaries in Gombe, Nasarawa
SDP has notified INEC of fresh governorship primaries in Gombe and Nasarawa states after candidate withdrawals, scheduled for Saturday at 11am.
Saudi Arabia Unveils AI Service for Expatriate Job Title Corrections
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources introduces an AI-powered service on the Qiwa platform for employers to correct expatriate workers' job titles, streamlining compliance with the Unified Saudi Occupational Classification Guide.
UN Adopts New Map Resolution, US Opposes
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution to replace the Mercator map with the Equal Earth projection, correcting Africa's distorted size. 164 countries voted in favor, with only the US against.
US Court Orders Trump Admin to Resume Diversity Visa Applications
A federal court in California ordered USCIS to resume processing FY-2026 Diversity Visa adjustment applications, temporarily vacating a security-related hold policy.
Denmark Lists 5 Benefits Barred for Establishment Card Holders
Denmark has published five welfare benefits that foreigners with Establishment Cards and their accompanying family members cannot access, including cash benefits and graduate allowances.
Atiku Dares Tinubu to Open All Records Ahead of 2027 Election
Atiku Abubakar, 2027 ADC presidential candidate, challenges Tinubu to open all records, dismissing recycled allegations as panic and urging focus on governance.
Son of Plank Seller Completes NYSC, Honors Parents
Babatunde, son of a plank seller and petty trader, completes NYSC and shares a proud photo with his father, earning widespread congratulations online.
INEC Boss Told to Explain Kogi Ward Creation Plan Excluding Kogi East
Michael Idoko demands INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan clarify reported Kogi ward creation plan allegedly excluding Kogi East, warning of public anger.
NDC dragged to court as Delta guber primary result challenged
Hon. Ejaife Omizu Odebala has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging the NDC Delta State governorship primary, claiming he won with 15,454 votes.
Obi, Kwankwaso Visit Amaechi in Port Harcourt After Mother's Death
NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi and running mate Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso visited former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi in Port Harcourt to condole with him over his mother's death, with burial scheduled for the weekend.
UAE: 3 Reasons Foreigners Face One-Year Work Permit Ban
UAE bars foreign workers from new work permits for 1 year for quitting during probation, verified work abandonment, or permit cancellation at a fictitious firm, per Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021.
Atiku: Youths Selling Kidneys for N1.7m Shows Desperation
Atiku Abubakar warns that Nigerian youths are selling kidneys for N1.7m amid rising living costs, urging reforms with a human face.
Atiku Camp: Presidency Dodging FOIA Questions on Tinubu
Paul Ibe accuses the Presidency of deflecting as FBI/DEA release 399 pages in Tinubu FOIA case, urging court-approved public access.
Obi Trapped in NDC, Says Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo, ADC spokesman, claims Peter Obi was lured into the NDC and is now trapped, as Atiku Abubakar emerges as opposition leader.
Presidency: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger exit weakened ECOWAS integration
The Nigerian Presidency says the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from ECOWAS in January 2025 disrupted regional integration mechanisms and created a major crisis. Special Adviser Sunday Dare spoke at a defence ministry colloquium in Abuja.
White House Arcade Games Spark Criticism Over Immigration Themes
The Trump administration launched arcade-style games on the White House website Thursday, including 'Rio Run' and 'Build The Wall,' drawing sharp criticism from Democrats and others.
Nigeria denies backing failed Niger coup, says claims baseless
Nigeria denies social media claims it backed the failed Niger coup. Minister Sola Enikanolaiye calls reports baseless, reaffirming commitment to democracy and ECOWAS protocols.
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