Ahead of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive materials across all 30 local government areas in the state. The exercise is currently underway…
With the election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026, Osun State voters will choose from the 13 Osun Governorship Candidates representing various political blocs and professional backgrounds. The contest features the incumbent governor seeking re-election, alongside former state commissioners, a…
A senior Iranian official asserted on Thursday that the Islamic Republic maintains management and full control over the Strait of Hormuz, countering recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump claiming total American authority over the strategic maritime route. “Today, you…
There was a time when seeing something online was enough to make us believe it happened. A photograph was evidence. A video was proof. A familiar voice on the phone was confirmation that the person speaking was actually who they…
Public reactions have continued to trail the presence of former Anambra State Governor and prominent political figure Peter Obi in Edo State, despite an earlier warning issued by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo. Governor Okpebholo had cautioned Obi on July…
Nigeria failed to meet the United States government’s minimum Fiscal Transparency Test requirements for 2025, according to the 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report released by the U.S. Department of State on Tuesday. The report assessed 139 governments alongside the Palestinian Authority…
Amid signs of fresh Rivers Crisis, the Rivers State Government has dismissed reports of a rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly over the 2026 Appropriation Bill. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Chief Press Secretary…
Days after the controversy surrounding her passing, late Nollywood actress Tope Osoba’s burial has been indefinitely postponed by her family. The decision was shared in a statement posted to the actress’ official Instagram page on Wednesday, with the family citing…
The Presidency has called on Nigerians to contribute their perspectives regarding the proposed creation of state police, announcing that the public submission window for the National Policing Bill closes at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The Chief of…
Ahead of the Osun 2027 governorship election, the State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared Friday, August 14, 2026, a work-free day for public servants across the state. The announcement was shared on X on Wednesday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Olawale…
The Ndigbo for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2027 Forum (NDI-ABAT), a pro-Tinubu Igbo socio-political organization, has launched a grassroots mobilization drive to build support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The group stated that its collaboration…
The Osun State Police Command has summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, over allegations that he threatened to kill members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Fadahunsi faced strong backlash after a viral video…
With the release of its “Orange Book”—which details the party’s Governance Code of Ethics for public officials elected under its banner—the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has pledged to break away from what it described as Nigeria’s self-serving political culture. Concurrently,…
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns regarding the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System’s (BVAS) alleged reliance on an outdated operating system, warning that it poses potential operational and cybersecurity risks. Atiku’s aide, Paul…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have officially tied the knot in a civil ceremony held in Cascais, Portugal. The couple exchanged vows on Tuesday during an intimate, private service attended by their five children. This milestone comes roughly ten years…