Oyo Assembly Approves Makinde’s Leave, Lawal To Act As Governor

POLITICS Makinde’s Vacation Gets Oyo Assembly’s Nod As Deputy Governor Takes Charge July 23, 2026 • 3 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team The Oyo State House of Assembly has given Governor Seyi Makinde the green light to proceed on his annual leave, with Deputy Governor, Adebayo Lawal, expected to take charge … Read more

Seriake Dickson: NDC Is Now Nigeria’s Biggest Opposition Party

POLITICS Dickson Thanks NDC Supporters, Says Party Has Become Biggest Opposition Force July 23, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Former Bayelsa State Governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has expressed appreciation to supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for their commitment and loyalty, saying their … Read more

Ondo Lawmakers Sign Impeachment Notice Against Speaker Oladiji

POLITICS Ondo Assembly Crisis: 21 Lawmakers Move To Impeach Speaker Olamide Oladiji Over ₦44m Allegation July 23, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team A fresh political crisis has emerged in the Ondo State House of Assembly as a majority of lawmakers move to remove Speaker Olamide Oladiji from office … Read more

APC Chieftain Accuses Fubara Of Betraying Rivers People Over Wike Reconciliation

POLITICS APC Chieftain Accuses Fubara Of Betraying Rivers People Over Wike Reconciliation July 23, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Darlington Nwibubasa, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of abandoning the interests of Rivers people by reconciling with his … Read more

Senator Dickson Credited For Building NDC Ahead Of 2027 Election

POLITICS Dickson Linked To Foundation Of Nigeria Democratic Congress As NDC Gains National Attention July 23, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has once again come into focus over his long-standing contribution to Nigeria’s opposition politics, with growing attention on his role in laying the … Read more

Trump Commends Tinubu on Fight Against Terrorism in Nigeria

NATIONAL Trump Praises Tinubu Over Anti-Terrorism Efforts, Calls Security Campaign Important Step for Peace July 23, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Former United States President Donald Trump has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and violent attacks in Nigeria, describing the … Read more

Sowore To Call DSS DG, Bayo Onanuga As Witnesses In Cyberbullying Case

NATIONAL Sowore Names DSS DG, Tinubu’s Aide Among 20 Witnesses In Cyberbullying Trial July 23, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has disclosed plans to call about 20 witnesses as he continues his defence in the cyberbullying … Read more

House of Reps Steps Down Bill Banning Unbranded Cooking Oil

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NATIONAL Reps Reject Fresh Ban Push On Unbranded Cooking Oils July 23, 2026 • 3 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team The House of Representatives has halted further consideration of a bill seeking to prohibit the production, importation, distribution and sale of unbranded and unfortified edible oils in Nigeria. Lawmakers took the … Read more

Tinubu Meets Folarin to Unite Oyo APC Ahead of 2027 Governorship Election

POLITICS Tinubu Meets Teslim Folarin as APC Pushes for Unity Ahead of Oyo Governorship Race July 22, 2026 • 5 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team President Bola Tinubu has held a strategic meeting with former Senate Leader and ex-governorship candidate, Teslim Folarin, in what political observers see as a major effort … Read more

Oil Prices Jump Above $94 As US-Iran Tensions Escalate

BUSINESS Oil Prices Surge As Trump Warns: ‘We’re Not Finished’ With Iran July 22, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Global oil prices surged on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, as the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran rattled markets and raised fresh fears over possible disruptions to … Read more