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 Nigeria Football Federation has directed the entire technical crew of the Super Falcons to vacate their positions with immediate effect, following a disappointing 2026 campaign that saw Nigeria miss out on automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The NFF Executive Committee announced the decision on Monday, August 17, 2026, in a … Read more
The Made in China Goods Traders’ Association of Nigeria has asked the Chinese Consulate in Lagos to support a range of initiatives covering healthcare, artificial intelligence, education and international trade. The Association made the appeal in a letter signed by its National President, Oluwole Adigun, and addressed to the Consul-General of China in Lagos, Mrs. … 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
Cameroon have been crowned champions of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating debutants Malawi 3-0 in a commanding final in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday night. The Indomitable Lionesses produced a dominant performance at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, combining early attacking pressure with clinical finishing to secure their first-ever WAFCON championship. … Read more