Month: July 2026
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Osun State receives new police chief prior to gubernatorial poll
Samuel Erale has been named the new Commissioner of Police for Osun State, replacing Ibrahim Gotan just before the August 15 governorship election amid allegations of bias.
Lagos INEC to Publish 2027 Election Candidate Credentials
INEC Lagos has scheduled the public display of 2027 election candidates' credentials for August 1, 2026, inviting public scrutiny of nomination documents.
Clarifying Power Minister Joseph Tegbe’s Recent Electricity Tariff Remarks
Analyst Gaffar Tunde corrects misinformation regarding Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe’s recent press briefing, clarifying the government's strategic focus on infrastructure audits and grid stability over alleged tariff hikes.
Osun 2026: Professor Amupitan urges traditional leaders to mediate with politicians
INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan has asked Osun State traditional rulers to help de-escalate political tensions ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
Dr. Ikenna Okezie Honored in US for Revolutionizing Kidney Treatment
The US Mission in Nigeria is celebrating Dr. Ikenna Okezie, the co-founder of Somatus, for his innovative efforts in providing home-based dialysis and improving kidney care accessibility in the United States.
Anambra Monarch Urges Soludo to Resolve Local Land Dispute After Bias Allegations
Igwe Dr. Joel Maduadichie Egwuonwu has asked Governor Soludo to help resolve a lethal land dispute in Umuawulu, while defending his neutrality against accusations of bias from local residents.
The Price of Surrender: Examining the Cost Behind 124,000 Defecting Insurgents
As over 124,000 insurgents surrender in Nigeria, officials emphasize that these defections are driven by intense military pressure, while also clarifying the distinction between forced conscripts and hardcore combatants.
Two Chinese citizens receive five-year prison terms for illegal mining in Lagos
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced two Chinese nationals to five years in prison for conspiracy and illegal mining of solid minerals.
Presidency Criticizes Peter Obi Over Rhetoric on Poverty
A presidential aide has dismissed Peter Obi's frequent criticisms of the administration's economic policies, questioning his record as governor of Anambra State.
Super Falcons Coach Madugu Defends Tactics Before Zambia Clash
Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu remains unfazed by tactical criticism after a historic loss to Malawi and has shifted his team's focus toward their next match against Zambia.