Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke received his Certificate of Return from INEC after winning the August 15 election. He announced a N500m Election Violence Victims Endowment Fund and full scholarships for children of four named citizens who died during the po
Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose praised President Tinubu for not using federal power to influence the Osun 2025 election, contrasting it with his own 2018 experience where he alleged security forces assaulted him and blocked his movement.
Lagos Governor Jide Sanwo-Olu announced N20 million each for the best graduating students of LASU's 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 sessions, with CGPAs of 4.96 and 4.97.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State responded to Senator Francis Fadahunsi's public apology with a dismissive sticker on X, indicating he was unmoved by the senator's explanation for remarks made at the Owa of Ijesaland's palace.
Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose says Peter Obi ended his 2027 presidential chances the moment he left ADC for NDC, and projects President Tinubu could win 65% of the vote.
China, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, North Korea, and Austria explicitly prohibit dual citizenship, requiring foreigners to renounce their original nationality before naturalization.
The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy condemns the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court for transferring its suit challenging President Tinubu's academic credentials from Kano to Abuja, alleging bias and forum shopping.
AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore criticizes President Tinubu for skipping the 2027 National Peace Accord signing, arguing his absence proves the pact lacks seriousness and undermines commitment to non-violence.
Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose praised President Tinubu for not influencing the Osun governorship election, while alleging that federal might was used against him in the 2018 Ekiti election.
Canada issued 1,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence on August 18, 2026, through the Canadian Experience Class, with a minimum CRS score of 523, making it one of the most selective CEC draws of the year.
A Federal High Court in Damaturu adjourned the APC governorship primary suit to September 7-9, 2026, as only 9 of 62 witnesses have testified. The case, filed by aspirant Mustapha Maihajja, challenges alleged irregularities in the May 2026 primary.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has ordered manufacturers and distributors to immediately withdraw all improperly labelled goods from the Nigerian market to protect consumer rights.
South Africa has refuted reports that it halted visa issuance for Nigerians following anti-migrant protests, confirming that visa services remain operational and unaffected by the demonstrations.
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Campaigns for Nigeria's 2027 presidential election have officially begun. President Bola Tinubu faces Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, with the economy, inflation, cost of living, and insecurity dominating the race.
Former Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose says Atiku Abubakar is too old to contest the 2027 election, likening him to Joe Biden, and predicts Rotimi Amaechi will have little support in Rivers State.
INEC opens 2027 presidential and National Assembly campaigns on August 19, 2026, starting a 150-day run to the January 16, 2027 elections.
INEC Chairman Prof. Josiah Amupitan says the commission has no candidate and won't favour any party in the 2027 election, urging issue-based campaigns.
A Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti remanded APC governorship aspirant Abimbola Olajumoke in prison for one month over defamation, cyberbullying, and kidnapping charges filed by YSJ Agro-Allied CEO Yemisi Joluwe.
Jigawa PDP defends swapping National Assembly candidates for 2027, replacing Aminu Wada Abubakar with ex-IGP Suleiman Abba in Jigawa Central, citing electoral strength.
Natasha Osawaru, wife of singer 2Baba, announced her new role as Edo State House of Assembly minority leader on Instagram, signing off as 'Hon. Natasha Osawaru' without the Idibia surname.
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan declares no preferred candidate or party for 2027, signs peace accord, warns against misinformation and violence, and scales up logistics with 1.4 million ad hoc staff.
INEC chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan named vote-buying, localised violence, hate speech, disinformation, security risks, and FIMI as key threats to Nigeria's 2027 elections. He met an IRI delegation in Abuja, three days after the Osun governorship poll.
A US court gives Attorney Jeanine Pirro until August 21 to release Tinubu narcotics records; a firm welcomes the move, saying Trump won't shield an alleged trafficker.
President Tinubu met EFCC Chairman Olukoyede and Housing Minister Darma to strategize on managing and disposing of over 1,500 forfeited properties nationwide, with transparency and accountability.
Nigerian depot petrol prices rise by up to N28 per litre in Lagos, Warri, and Calabar following Trump's declaration of the Strait of Hormuz as US territory, escalating Iran tensions.
Presidential candidates signed the First National Peace Accord in Abuja on August 18, 2026, with Atiku Abubakar and Seyi Makinde notably absent. INEC warns of hate speech and AI-driven misinformation.
Content creator Edweirdo tells Davido fame isn't enough to govern, urges building a competent team and learning governance before seeking office in 2027.
A viral Threads claim that Atiku Abubakar stepped down for Peter Obi in the 2027 race is false, says DUBAWA. Atiku's aide calls it fake news, and no official announcement exists.
Before politics, Bola Tinubu built a career in accounting and corporate management, working at Arthur Andersen, Deloitte, GTE, and Mobil Oil Nigeria, rising to executive ranks.
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke began his career in the US in 1985, then held top roles at Guinness Nigeria and Pacific Holdings before entering politics in 2017.