…of public campaigns and rallies for the 2027 general elections, as contained in INEC’s revised timetable. According to the electoral commission, the presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for January 16, 2027, while the governorship and State House of Assembly elections will hold on February 6, 2027…

…party’s stance on the legal window set by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, had noted that August 19 marks the legal commencement of campaigns rather than a mandatory mandate to launch rallies immediately. “August 19 is the date fixed by INEC for all part…

…around a common objective. He said the G100 was prepared to facilitate the discussions necessary to bring opposition forces together ahead of the elections. According to him, consultations had already been held with political leaders across six opposition parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), New Ni…

…State Governor Umar Namadi has warned local government chairmen in the state against unnecessary absenteeism, saying the government will take appropriate action against those who fail to remain at their duty posts. The governor issued the warning after paying surprise visits to some local government secretariats, where…

…exactly is poor?’ – Lady Asks The lady pointed out that earning a high salary does not necessarily translate into financial comfort, particularly when living expenses and other responsibilities are taken into account. She wrote: “Meanwhile, somebody with a good corporate 9-5 job earning A$500k is struggling to feed the…

…Assembly and governorship candidates, party chairmen, presidential candidates, the INEC chairman and the Inspector-General of Police.

…fragile democracy. While commending Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, political parties and the people of Osun for the peaceful conduct of the governorship election, Jonathan stressed that political mobilisation on election day must have boundaries. He said that the outcome of the sta…

A video emerged showing Hajiya Maryam Wadada distributing bundles of naira notes to women at an empowerment event in Nasarawa StateThe event, held a week before the 2027 campaign period begins, saw ₦325 million shared among 6,500 women across 13 local government areasNigerians online are calling on the EFCC to investig…

…of the OK Movement, effective immediately. “This decision will enable me to devote the necessary time and energy to my campaign for the Kogi East Senatorial District, where I am the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.” Ameh said his resignation did not affect his support for the NDC presidential candidat…

…Summons dated August 5, 2026, joined the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the NDC and Asadu as defendants. He is challenging the submission and uploading of Asadu’s name as the NDC candidate for the Enugu North senatorial election scheduled for the 2027 general election. The plaintiff claimed that he pa…

…made to stop opposition groups from campaigning in Lagos, mentioning MC Olumo in connection with the alleged preparations. “MC Olumo, all of them are gearing up to make sure that nobody will campaign in Lagos. Nobody will campaign in Lagos. The same system they used the other time, the same system they are going to use…

…National Electoral Commission’s handling of the results process, saying, “As we speak, INEC is yet to complete the upload of all the election results three days after.” “If we are going to have free and fair elections, you can’t have it halfway. “You have to upload all the polling units into your portal timeously. “It…

…criminal contacts in the UK, some of whom had been arrested by British authorities in connection with the same cartel. The NDLEA boss linked the operation to recent successes against transnational drug networks, including the dismantling of the Switzerland-based Simon Amadi drug cartel, which allegedly laundered millio…

…has been counted,” he said. He said the changing nature of security threats had made it necessary for election preparations to go beyond the physical protection of polling units. According to him, threats to elections could emerge through cyberspace, misinformation, economic hardship and the manipulation of ethnic and…

…take pleasure in conjuring unfounded narratives and circulating them, thereby creating unnecessary tension and bad blood. This is so unfair," Ezeh said. He urged members of the public to disregard the claims, describing them as baseless. He explained that Okechi had earlier requested a Station Guarantee (SG) for the Ok…

…the United Kingdom, some of whom have since been arrested by British authorities in connection with the same syndicate.He linked the operation to a string of recent successes against transnational drug networks, including the dismantling of the Switzerland-based Simon Amadi drug cartel, which laundered proceeds worth m…

…on podcasts and fan-driven events like Big Brother reunion panels keep her connected to the reality TV community.She moved in with Big Brother 24 houseguest Alyssa Snider in early 2024, signalling the tight-knit community she remains part of. With Big Brother 28 casting open as of early 2026, fans continue to speculate…

…Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Tunji Bello, said the probe was necessary because of cement’s strategic importance to the Nigerian economy. “Cement occupies a strategic place in the Nigerian economy. Its price affects the cost of building a home, developing commercial property, delivering public…

…Chinaecherem Maduagwu’s voluntary exit from the reality show. DAILY POST reported Chinecherem, popularly known as Neche, voluntarily withdrew shortly after Sunday’s live eviction show. The 25-year-old did not disclose the reason for her decision, leaving her fellow housemates emotional and her fans surprised. However,…

…Colossus computing infrastructure rather than relying exclusively on traditional grid connections. Reuters reported that xAI deployed significant numbers of gas turbines to support its Tennessee data-centre operations, although aspects of the deployment have generated environmental and permitting controversy. More dram…

…in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the m8rder and kidnapping of two persons at Ikot Itienang Village, Ekom Eman, Etinan Local Government Area of the state. The command's spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, said the incident occurred on July 12, 2026, during an armed…

…out to congratulate Senator Ademola Adeleke. We do not agree with the declaration of INEC. That's our position for now. We believe he did not score the highest valid votes."he said INEC declared Adeleke, the Accord candidate, winner of the election after he polled 511,067 votes to defeat the APC candidate, Bola Oyebam…

…trafficking A Nigerian national, Izuchukwu Calistus Odionye, has been arrested in connection with a major drug trafficking case from Laos into Vietnam. 2kg of suspected crystal methamphetamine and two suspected heroin bricks concealed in a consignment were recovered, authorities disclosed in a statement on Monday, Augu…

…camp. The rescued woman and her children have since been handed over to officials for necessary action. by Linda Ikeji at 18/08/2026 7:30 AM | Share this Story

…and BUA Foods N1.67 trillion. Analysts, however, noted that a large asset base does not necessarily translate into profitability or strong shareholder returns, particularly where the assets are financed largely by liabilities. Negative equity raises concerns The Q2’26 balance-sheet figures also show significant differe…