Politics
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Osun Poll: INEC Ends PVC Collection, Extends Candidates’ Submission Deadline
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the names of their governorship and State Houses of Assembly candidates for the February 2027 General Election. In an announcement published on its official Facebook page on Saturday, August 8, 2026, the Commission said the deadline, initially scheduled to close…
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Fresh Hope for U.S.–Iran Deal as Hormuz Talks Gain Momentum
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN — August 8, 2026: Diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between the United States and Iran have recorded fresh progress, with Oman playing a central mediation role in negotiations surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and a possible wider settlement. However, despite renewed diplomatic activity, Washington and Tehran have not yet reached a comprehensive final…
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Labour Backs Down on August 11 Ultimatum as FG Moves to Clear Workers’ Wage Arrears
ABUJA — The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC), Trade Union Side, has suspended its August 11 ultimatum to the Federal Government following fresh assurances that outstanding wage awards owed to federal workers will be paid before August 15, 2026. The labour body had earlier given the government until August 11 to address unresolved…
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Trump Signs New Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship, Birth Tourism
WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders aimed at further restricting the circumstances under which children born in the United States may claim automatic citizenship, while also intensifying action against so-called “birth tourism.” The orders, signed on Thursday, August 6, come after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Trump’s earlier,…
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ICPC Uncovers Two More Alleged Fake Government Agencies
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered two additional alleged fictitious government agencies in its ongoing investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The development was disclosed on Thursday after the ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, presented an interim investigation report to President Bola Tinubu…
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EFCC Freezes Osun Government Account Over Alleged ₦11bn Fund Diversion
OSOGBO — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has confirmed placing a restriction on an Osun State Government bank account over an investigation into the alleged diversion of about ₦11 billion in public funds. The anti-graft agency said the investigation covers ecology funds, intervention funds and allocations received by the state from the Federation Account…
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Court Declares Arobo APC Candidate for Ondo Reps Seat
ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja has declared Abdulghani Arobo the valid candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Owo/Ose Federal Constituency election in Ondo State. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Peter Lifu ruled that Arobo lawfully won the APC primary election conducted on May 16, 2026. The court held…
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Osun Election Tension Rises Ahead of August 15 Poll
OSOGBO, Nigeria — Political activities are intensifying across Osun State as candidates and their supporters step up campaigns ahead of the governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026. The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that 14 candidates will contest the election. Governor Ademola Adeleke is seeking a second term on the platform of the…
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Nigerian Embassy Opens Second Passport Exercise in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Manila has announced the commencement of the second batch of its 2026 Passport Intervention Exercise for Nigerians residing in the Philippines. According to a public notice shared on the embassy’s official Facebook page, the application exercise opened on August 3 and will close…
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Trump Claims Iran Talks, Tehran Denies Meeting
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN — United States President Donald Trump said on Monday that diplomatic efforts were underway to resolve the escalating confrontation with Iran, but Tehran denied that any direct negotiations or formal meeting with Washington had been scheduled. Trump described the latest diplomatic initiative as Iran’s “last chance” to secure an agreement and avoid further US…
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2027 Poll: INEC’s Publication of Candidates’ Credentials Sparks Fresh Debate
The publication of the personal particulars and academic credentials submitted by candidates for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election has generated fresh political debate, particularly over President Bola Tinubu’s educational records. The Independent National Electoral Commission displayed the documents submitted by 19 presidential candidates and their running mates as part of the nomination process. The records are…
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Tinubu–Catholic Bishops Meeting Sparks Dispute as Presidency Faults Onaiyekan’s Disclosure
A disagreement has emerged between the Presidency and Cardinal John Onaiyekan following the cleric’s public account of a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and leaders of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria. President Tinubu received a 20-member delegation of the bishops at the State House in Abuja on July 28, 2026. During the meeting, the…
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Osun Governorship Debate Cancelled Over Security Concerns, Candidates’ Absence
A governorship debate organised ahead of the August 15, 2026, Osun State election was cancelled on Saturday after organisers cited security concerns and the reluctance of some leading candidates to participate. The event, jointly organised by Uniq FM, Rave FM, Diamond FM and Fresh FM, was scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. in Osogbo. It…
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Police Release Osun SSG Hours After Arrest Over Alleged Vote-Buying
The Osun State Police Command has released Secretary to the State Government Teslim Igbalaye following his arrest alongside five others during a raid on his residence in Osogbo. The police have released the Secretary to the Osun State Government, Teslim Igbalaye, less than 24 hours after detaining him over allegations of vote-buying and other suspected…
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Police Detain Osun SSG Over Alleged Electoral Offences
Osun State Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye, has been arrested and detained alongside five other people following a police operation at a residence linked to him in Oroki Estate, Osogbo, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Police said the operation was initially connected to intelligence about a wanted suspect allegedly linked to serious crimes.…