Davido Says Osun Youths Restored Faith in Free Elections
Popular Nigerian singer David Adeleke, known as Davido, has praised youths in Osun State for defending their votes during the 2026 governorship election, saying their actions renewed hope in Nigeria’s ability to conduct free and fair elections. Davido spoke on Tuesday at his country home in Ede after his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, was re-elected […]
Agbese Defends Wike, Blames Residents for Abuja Flooding
Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has defended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, against criticism over the recent flooding in parts of Abuja, saying residents also contribute to the problem. Agbese, the Labour Party lawmaker representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, made the remarks in a statement […]
Iran Warns Gulf States Against Supporting US Military
Iran’s armed forces have warned Gulf countries against providing assistance to the United States military, saying such support would amount to participation in US military operations against Iran. Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Ali Abdollahi issued the warning on Wednesday, according to the Mehr news agency. “We wish to warn that any assistance or […]
Sowore Accuses DSS of Discrimination at Peace Accord
The 2027 African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Department of State Services of discriminatory treatment at a peace accord signing event for presidential candidates. Sowore made the allegation in a post on his verified X account on Wednesday, claiming that DSS operatives stopped him at the entrance and demanded to see […]
ADC Faults Tinubu Government Over Rising Food Prices
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has criticised the president Bola Tinubu administration over rising food prices, saying the government’s economic measures have failed to ease the cost of living for Nigerians. The party said the government should not focus on the marginal decline in headline inflation while millions of Nigerians continue to struggle to afford […]
Wike Orders Demolition of Houses Built on Abuja Waterways
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of buildings constructed on designated waterways across Abuja following recent flooding in parts of the capital. Wike issued the directive on Tuesday after inspecting flood-affected areas in Maitama and other parts of the Federal Capital Territory. He said the demolition would begin […]
Justice Ministry Lawyers’ Robe Allowance Raised to N1m
The Federal Government has increased the annual robe allowance for state counsel and legal officers in the Federal Ministry of Justice and the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria from the previously reported N300,000 to N1m. The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission disclosed the new rates in a circular dated July 14, 2026, signed by […]
Nasarawa Electoral Commissioner Resigns From APC, Joins SDP
Dr. Samuel Tsebe, a member of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC), has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Tsebe, a former member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly representing Akwanga South Constituency, disclosed his decision to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Akwanga […]
Sowore Criticises Adeleke Over Tinubu Endorsement
Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticised Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, for endorsing President Bola Tinubu for re-election less than 24 hours after his victory in the state governorship election. Sowore made the remarks in a post on his official X account on Monday, August 17, 2026, while questioning the violence and […]
Adeleke’s Victory Challenges One-Party State Narrative — Oladejo
Former Lagos State APC spokesman Seye Oladejo has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in Osun State as a significant boost for Nigeria’s democracy, saying the result challenges claims that the country is drifting inevitably towards a one-party state. In a statement on Monday, Oladejo said Adeleke’s victory demonstrated the resilience and competitiveness of Nigeria’s electoral […]
