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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the final list of candidates for the August 8, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Labour Party, LP, absent from the list.

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced the temporary closure of its Abuja office for routine business following concerns over possible protests in the Federal Capital Territory.

The pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Thursday, restated its commitment to rotational presidency.

Tension flared at the Federal High Court on Thursday as registered members and stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) gathered for a peaceful protest, asking Justice Joyce Abdulmalik to step aside from cases involving the party and other opposition groups.

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, has stated that the party’s strength lies in the support of the people, not federal influence, as the August 15 election approaches. Speaking during the distribution of Renewed Hope food packs to 4,000 Osun Muslims by

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Accord party has begun a nationwide electronic registration and membership revalidation exercise that will determine who participates in its congresses, primaries and conventions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move is part of the party’s effort to build a verified digital database of its members across Nigeria and

The National Rescue Movement (NRM) on Thursday accused some political actors of trying to use the courts to take control of its leadership ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Enugu State House of Assembly has passed a landmark law aimed at harmonizing taxes and levies across the state, a move intended to eliminate illegal roadblocks and unauthorized collections that have long burdened residents.

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has warned that political parties under its umbrella may boycott the 2027 General Elections if the National Assembly does not urgently amend key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.

…Africa’s biggest challenge is leadership — ex-president By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday described his 89th birthday as a moment of gratitude to God, saying the celebration was more about appreciating divine grace than marking age. Obasanjo said longevity should be viewed as a blessing and an opportunity to remain