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Politics

Tinubu-Kwankwaso 2027 Alliance Possible – NNPP

Ladipo Johnson says APC members have approached him about a Kwankwaso vice presidential slot, though the party must decide collectively.

Politics

INEC Releases Election Timetable, Begins Voter Registration

Yakubu listed five polls from the August bye-elections to the 2026 Osun governorship, with online pre-registration opening on August 18.

Politics

Omadino Leaders Call for Arrest of Tompolo, Tonlagha, Otuaro Over Land Grabbing

The leaders want Tantita's pipeline surveillance contract cancelled, alleging forced evictions of Itsekiri residents and boundary manipulation in the creeks.

Politics

Delta Central APC Women Rally for Tinubu, Oborevwori 2027

The endorsement came at a women's unity gathering in Ughelli, where Stella Okotete promised expanded empowerment programmes.

Community

Delta Police to Enforce ₦50,000 Fine for Indecent Dressing

Offenders face fines or community service under Section 29 of the state's VAPP law, which also bans genital mutilation.

Politics

Obi Confirms 2027 Run, Vows Single Term, Rejects Merger with Atiku

He told an X Spaces session that any coalition must first tackle insecurity, hunger and economic decline.

Politics

Warri Group Protests INEC Ward Delineation in Abuja

The Itsekiri advocacy group alleges 14 violations, saying the exercise used assumed voting strength rather than the official voters register.

Politics

Police Occupy PDP HQ Amid Parallel Meetings

A dispute over the national secretary post and who can postpone the NEC meeting has split the party.

Politics

$50,000 ‘Kola Nut’ Donation Sparks Crisis in Delta APC

Stakeholders say only ₦72 million of over ₦200 million raised at the Oleh unity meeting was disbursed.

Politics

Dalori Replaces Ganduje as APC National Chairman

The deputy national chairman takes over in acting capacity until an emergency NEC meeting elects a substantive replacement.

Politics

Ganduje Resigns as APC National Chairman

Party sources cite health reasons and internal discontent, and say a national vice chairman will act until December's convention.

Politics

Nigerians Earning Below ₦250,000 Exempted from New Tax Law -FG

Taiwo Oyedele says the reforms, starting January 2026, also cut middle-income rates while raising them slightly for high earners.

Politics

NNPCL Warns of More Smear Campaigns Amid Senate Ultimatum

The company says insiders and outsiders are spreading falsehoods to derail Bayo Ojulari's transparency reforms since he replaced Mele Kyari.

Politics

Tinubu Brokers Peace as Wike, Fubara End Feud

Both men must now set terms for a deal expected to restore Fubara, suspended in March under emergency rule.

Politics

Senate confirms Akpabio as SSDC MD, unveils full board appointments

Chibudom Nwuche was named chairman, while Tijani Kaura's nomination stalled over missing documents and a skipped screening.

Politics

President Tinubu Signs Major Tax Reform Bills Into Law

Community

Udu LG Chairman Urges FG to Revive Delta Steel Company

A forum petitioned the council over casual labour and underpayment at Premium Steel, whose management promised a review.

News

Court Sentences Timileyin Ajayi to Death for Murder of NYSC Member

Justice Simon Aboki found the gospel singer guilty of culpable homicide over the premeditated killing and dismemberment of Salome Adaidu in Lafia.