Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has celebrated former Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, as he marked his 85th birthday, describing the retired general as a statesman whose administration played a historic role in the creation of Abia State. Otti, in a goodwill message issued on Monday, August 17, 2026, said the people and Government of … Read more
Nigeria’s 2027 general election campaign season will officially begin on Wednesday, August 19, as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) opens the window for political parties to commence public campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections. The development marks a major step forward in preparations for what is expected to be one of Nigeria’s … Read more
Egypt has lifted a two-week restriction that prevented empty Iraqi trucks from entering the country, allowing privately operated Iraqi vehicles to resume crossing into Egyptian territory from Monday, August 17, 2026. The development ends a disruption that had affected road freight operations between Iraq and Egypt since August 1 and followed diplomatic engagement between Iraqi … Read more
Blessing Agbebaku has resigned as Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, bringing his tenure to an abrupt end amid reports of mounting pressure from lawmakers seeking his removal. Agbebaku announced his resignation during Monday’s plenary in Benin City, shortly before lawmakers elected Yekini Idaiye, representing Akoko-Edo I Constituency, as the new Speaker of … Read more
Former Osun State Governor and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the 2026 Osun governorship election, urging political actors to respect the decision of voters. Aregbesola, who supported the ADC candidate, Najeem Salaam, during the election campaign, acknowledged Adeleke’s re-election in a … Read more
The Osun State Police Command has issued a stern warning to political actors, groups and individuals against any attempt to forcibly take control of local government secretariats or interfere with the administration of councils in the State. The warning came on Monday, August 17, 2026, shortly after the conclusion of the Osun State governorship election, … Read more
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has urged opposition parties and politicians to stop banking on federal influence as a strategy for winning elections, insisting that candidates must earn the support of voters through genuine political engagement. Mohammed made the remarks on Monday, August 17, 2026, after casting his ballot at Model Central Primary School, Yalwan … Read more
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position amid reports of an alleged move by some lawmakers to remove him from office. Agbebaku’s resignation was announced on Monday by Ivy Ebojele, his media aide, in a brief statement posted on Facebook. Ebojele disclosed that the Speaker had … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has announced Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as the new running mate to Governor Nasir Idris ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The development means the Governor will not retain the incumbent Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida Argungu, as his running mate if he seeks another term in … Read more
Residents of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, reportedly mocked members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as some of the Party’s governors and senior chieftains departed the State following the defeat of the Party’s governorship candidate, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji. A video circulating after the August 15 governorship election showed a convoy believed to be carrying … Read more