A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Yiaga Africa, has expressed concern over the prevailing tension ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, saying it could discourage voters from exercising their franchise.

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has appealed to the Middle Belt region ahead of the 2027 general elections, promising to tackle insecurity, revive the economy and reposition Nigeria if elected.

He said that the handover is in line with standard operating procedures and legal framework for further investigation.

By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo carried out a minor reshuffle in his cabinet as he deployed the recently Commissioner Livestock Development, Professor Omorodion Ikponmwonsa to the Ministry of Oil and Gas. Ikponmwonsa was suspended on July 19, 2026, alongside the State Project Coordinator, Livestock Productivity and Resilience […]

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has doubled the winners’ prize money for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from $1 million to $2 million ahead of the final between Malawi and Cameroon.

Directors of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the Northwest have called for stronger intelligence sharing and operational synergy to defeat terrorism, banditry and other security threats in the region.

The Benue State Police Command has recovered a newborn baby allegedly taken from his mother at a healthcare facility in Gboko, with suspects arrested in connection with the incident.

By Damilola Samuel The Federal Government has approved the procurement of 35 additional linear accelerators as part of efforts to improve access to cancer treatment across the country. The machines, expected to be procured between 2027 and 2029, will increase the country’s capacity to provide radiotherapy services to cancer patients. The Minister of State for […]

…Calls for diplomatic review of expenses incurred by Pretoria By Dennis Agbo Former Enugu State House of Assembly member and former South-East spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has rejected a reported demand by the South African government for Nigeria to reimburse about R292 million ($18.5 million) in expenses allegedly incurred in repatriating […]

…Unveils digital platform for campaign mobilisation By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — The Ogoni Diaspora Coalition, North America, has endorsed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Dr Gabriel Pidomson, ahead of the 2027 Rivers State governorship election. The coalition, comprising Ogoni indigenes in the United States and Canada, also unveiled a digital platform, gabrielpidomson.org, […]