Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has called on President Tinubu, the IGP, and DSS DG to intervene over an alleged withdrawal of security personnel from polling units and collation centres during the governorship election.
Sweden's Migration Agency checks unpaid taxes, fines, maintenance, and transferred private debts before granting citizenship. Even cleared debts require a two-year wait.
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has chosen former DSS Director-General Lawal Musa Daura as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, replacing Ibrahim Adamu Bala. Daura brings decades of intelligence experience but also a history of controversies.
President Tinubu has charged INEC and security agencies to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and credible governorship election in Osun State on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with 15 candidates contesting.
The US government has published the full Naturalisation Oath of Allegiance, required by federal law, that every immigrant must swear to become a citizen.
Nigerians' frustration with Tinubu's economy stems from naira devaluation, fuel subsidy removal, and soaring inflation, worsening living costs.
China has announced a £200 million grant to Nigeria for development projects, according to the Chinese Ambassador. The grant will support infrastructure, health, and education initiatives.
The IGP has deployed DIG Ishyaku Mohammed to coordinate security for the 15 August Osun governorship election, ensuring peaceful and credible polls.
The Presidency has set a 5 pm deadline on Thursday, August 13, 2026, for Nigerians to submit views on the proposed National Policing Bill, as announced by Femi Gbajabiamila.
President Trump confirmed he was secretly moved off Air Force One in Turkey on July 8 after a credible Iranian missile threat, with journalists kept unaware.
The Federal Government has directed the NIS to deploy a dedicated team to the UK to ease passport processing for Nigerians, starting August 10, 2026.
Atiku Abubakar warns INEC and security agencies against militarising the Osun governorship election, demanding transparent polls and questioning Tinubu's certificate.
Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, ISWAS Ulama Council chairman, reaffirms support for Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, citing long-held stance and dismissing backlash, amid 2027 election debates.
Czech Republic exempts five categories of foreigners from the permanent residence permit exam, including minors under 15, seniors 60+, Czech-taught students, and certified language holders.
Timi Frank calls for the arrest of Senator Fadahunsi over alleged inciting remarks ahead of Osun governorship election, urging security agencies to act swiftly and international community to monitor.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Africa has no true democracy, only borrowed Western liberal democracy that has caged Africans, at the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Democracy Dialogue 2026 in Bauchi.
President Tinubu met Catholic bishops on 28 July 2026, discussing security, economy, and 2027 elections. Bishops raised concerns, with Cardinal Onaiyekan later saying the nation is 'bleeding.'
President Trump secretly switched aircraft during his Turkey trip to avoid an Iranian assassination threat, flying on a military plane while journalists stayed on Air Force One.
Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East, publicly turned against Governor Ademola Adeleke, saying he should not remain in office and accusing his administration of no meaningful achievements.
Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir clarifies his Muslim-Muslim ticket call for 2027 was personal, not JIBWIS's position, amid backlash from Christian leaders.
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke says President Tinubu called him during the EFCC account freeze and promised a free and fair election, sparking widespread scepticism online.
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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike is on vacation after over 30 days of project commissioning and inspections across Abuja. His media aide shared photos of his boat ride and relaxation.
President Trump secretly flew on a covert C-32A jet from Turkey after a credible Iranian assassination threat, using Air Force One as a decoy, per reports.
US President Donald Trump urged FIFA to keep Gianni Infantino, calling him 'fantastic' and warning that replacing him would be a 'terrible mistake' amid growing pressure from UEFA and other confederations.
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde urges 2027 governorship candidates to stop attacking him, as he is not contesting, and focus on issue-based campaigns.
The Companion's 7th National Discourse on August 23, 2026, at UNILAG will address Nigeria's political landscape and ethno-religious divides, with Oshiomhole as keynote speaker.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike denies reports of lobbying to be DG of Tinubu's 2027 campaign council, calling them false.
Vice President Kashim Shettima is spending his two-week leave reading and reflecting, with the Presidency framing the break as a deliberate effort to keep learning for the benefit of his public duties.
Germany's citizenship test has 33 questions, 60 minutes, and requires 17 correct answers to pass, per the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees.
NRS boss Zacch Adedeji says President Tinubu walks to work daily, eats once a day, and hasn't left Nigeria in three months, defending his modest lifestyle.