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Presidential aide Ademola Oshodi has dismissed suggestions that President Bola Tinubu’s recent Umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia was politically motivated, saying the visit had religious and national significance beyond regional electoral considerations.
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Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has described former governor Peter Obi as a close personal friend, saying their disagreements are limited to politics despite their differing positions ahead of the 2027 elections.
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As politicians intensify visits to traditional palaces ahead of the 2027 general elections, concerns are growing over the ability of Nigeria’s monarchs to remain impartial amid political pressure and competing interests.
Trade unions across Africa have praised the ICJ ruling affirming workers’ right to strike under ILO Convention No. 87, describing it as a major victory for democracy and labour rights.
The Oyo State Government has suspended school excursions, sports competitions and all external school activities following rising insecurity and the recent abduction of students and teachers in Oriire LGA.
Muslims in Ibadan have lamented the soaring cost of rams ahead of Eid-el-Kabir, blaming harsh economic conditions, rising transport costs and weak purchasing power for the situation.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has urged rural communities to support efforts against vandalism of power infrastructure, warning residents against tampering with installations or building structures beneath transmission lines.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has unveiled a 20-member National Selection Committee to oversee screening and selection of governorship and National Assembly aspirants ahead of its 2026 primary elections.
ADC leaders, including Rauf Aregbesola and Bolaji Abdullahi, were reportedly denied access to former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai at the ICPC facility amid growing concerns over his detention conditions.
Sen. Solomon Adeola won the APC governorship primary in Ogun State with 304,055 votes, defeating Abayomi Hunye, who scored zero. He was declared the party’s 2027 candidate. Adeola pledged unity, continuity, and development, while Governor Abiodun praised the peaceful process and confidence shown by party members across the state.
Former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has alleged result manipulation during the APC governorship primaries in Oyo State, claiming irregularities and misconduct in several wards. He said some elections were conducted before the scheduled time and figures were allegedly falsified. Adelabu warned that such actions undermine the credibility of the party’s internal democracy and called for a proper review of the exercise. Party officials have yet to respond to the allegations.
The Presidency has dismissed viral reports claiming President Bola Tinubu plans to rename Nigeria the United States of Nigeria or abolish Sharia Law in the North, calling them fake and misleading. Bayo Onanuga said the story is aimed at destabilising the country ahead elections, and urged Nigerians to ignore misinformation.
Governor Alex Otti has advised Abia youths not to rely solely on academic certificates, warning that lack of digital skills could limit future job opportunities. He gave the advice while addressing participants of the Techrise Cohort 3 programme, a three-month digital training initiative. Otti said employers now value innovation, creativity, and technical competence over certificates. He urged youths to build practical skills for self-reliance and entrepreneurship, while the programme focuses on
Oyo State officials have dismissed viral claims that abducted pupils, students, and teachers from schools in Oriire LGA have been released, confirming no freedom has been secured. Authorities say security operations are ongoing after gunmen attacked three schools, killing at least one person and abducting about 30 victims, including children.
The Gombe State Police Command has recovered 119 rounds of 7.62mm AK-47 live ammunition concealed in a sack along Kalshingi Road in Kwadon, Yamaltu/Deba LGA. According to the police, the discovery was made following credible intelligence received on May 19, 2026. The sack, found under a tree near a graveyard, also contained empty ammunition packets and other items. No arrests were made, but investigations and surveillance operations have been intensified to track those responsible.
